Drilled/slotted rotors

yellowsilver · April 20th, 2011, 12:32 PM

I am looking to also upgrade my braking system. When buying rotors, are drilled/slotted rotors worth the money?

asiansensation78 · April 20th, 2011, 01:00 PM

For a daily driver, no. Slotted rotors are nice, though you won't feel a huge (if any) difference in braking response. If you go for aggressive pads, you'll want to break them in by essentially standing on the brakes from 60 to 20 mph a few times then shutting the car down until they cool down.

yellowsilver · April 20th, 2011, 01:15 PM

Ok, thanks! I will just stick with the wagner's then.

'97'Cobra · April 20th, 2011, 01:22 PM

^Nice gt, i love the two tone on our cars

yellowsilver · April 20th, 2011, 01:32 PM

Thanks!
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johnGT · April 20th, 2011, 03:06 PM

I have looking into these systems as well. As far as I can tell, there isn't a huge difference except for weight unless you get in to the top dollar ones. (brembo, etc.)

I would think that they would warp easier as well because of the subtracted rigidity due to the slots. Although I could be wrong...they cool a lot faster as well.

One Bad Sixxx · April 21st, 2011, 11:38 PM

I think they're sexy. They're still gonna do it's job once ya press the brake pedal, so if ya want some extra epicness, I'd say get em.

NFChaos2003 · April 22nd, 2011, 02:58 AM

I would say the Cobra upgrade is well worth it though, with 2-piston fronts make a solid difference and you can do it for $600 or so.

cleangtvert · April 22nd, 2011, 07:08 AM

slotted , dimpled, drilled rotors allow the gases that form between the pads and the rotors a place to escape giving you a firmer pedal during hard braking. no real need for drilled rotors unless you are road racing, but summit sells a nice slotted/dimpled rotor and pad kit. i put them on my 91 fox and love them.

Brake Rotor and Pad Combos - Summit Racing - Brake Systems - MUSTANG - FORD - 1991 - SummitRacing.com
those are for a fox, but im pretty sure you can get them for a sn95 also

'97'Cobra · April 22nd, 2011, 08:15 AM

i love my slotted and drilled. I dont worry so much about warping the rotors if im playing hard and they look like sex.

i say do it!

hotmustang95 · April 22nd, 2011, 11:10 AM

I had a set of slotted/drilled rotors for years. They look and perform great. I can't imagine someone warping a set on the street. You need to really get them hot and then hit them with water to warp. I warped mine finally at a track event during a rain storm. I hit a puddle of water after a big stop and the next time I had to brake the peddle shook, done. I say go for it and get them.

April 20th, 2011, 12:32 PM	#1
yellowsilver Newbie 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southwest MO Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	Drilled/slotted rotors I am looking to also upgrade my braking system. When buying rotors, are drilled/slotted rotors worth the money?

April 20th, 2011, 01:00 PM	#2
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	For a daily driver, no. Slotted rotors are nice, though you won't feel a huge (if any) difference in braking response. If you go for aggressive pads, you'll want to break them in by essentially standing on the brakes from 60 to 20 mph a few times then shutting the car down until they cool down. __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

April 20th, 2011, 03:06 PM	#6
johnGT Regular 1995 Mustang GT vert Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: GA Posts: 499 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have looking into these systems as well. As far as I can tell, there isn't a huge difference except for weight unless you get in to the top dollar ones. (brembo, etc.) I would think that they would warp easier as well because of the subtracted rigidity due to the slots. Although I could be wrong...they cool a lot faster as well. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT vert: STOCK, AODE (B&M shift kit), 2.73 gears, red leather, 410,000~ miles. 2007 Mustang GT: 4.6, 5-speed, 3.55 gears, black on black. (dads car) 1975 Camaro LT: 305ci, TH-350, weiand intake, 600cfm carb, 3.42 gears.

April 21st, 2011, 11:38 PM	#7
One Bad Sixxx Enthusiast '02 4.3L V6 / '95 GT 5.0L Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 515 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think they're sexy. They're still gonna do it's job once ya press the brake pedal, so if ya want some extra epicness, I'd say get em. __________________

April 22nd, 2011, 11:10 AM	#11
hotmustang95 Regular Last of the 302's Road Racing Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 373 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had a set of slotted/drilled rotors for years. They look and perform great. I can't imagine someone warping a set on the street. You need to really get them hot and then hit them with water to warp. I warped mine finally at a track event during a rain storm. I hit a puddle of water after a big stop and the next time I had to brake the peddle shook, done. I say go for it and get them. __________________ Victor ( goofyfeet) Oliver P.B.M.C. Member Track Addict

April 20th, 2011, 01:15 PM	#3
yellowsilver Newbie 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southwest MO Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok, thanks! I will just stick with the wagner's then.

April 20th, 2011, 01:32 PM	#5
yellowsilver Newbie 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southwest MO Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks! \

April 22nd, 2011, 02:58 AM	#8
NFChaos2003 Regular 1995 Mustang GT Convert. FAIL@PWR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would say the Cobra upgrade is well worth it though, with 2-piston fronts make a solid difference and you can do it for $600 or so.

April 22nd, 2011, 07:08 AM	#9
cleangtvert Enthusiast 1991 gt vert Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: st louis Posts: 727 iTrader: 0 reviews	slotted , dimpled, drilled rotors allow the gases that form between the pads and the rotors a place to escape giving you a firmer pedal during hard braking. no real need for drilled rotors unless you are road racing, but summit sells a nice slotted/dimpled rotor and pad kit. i put them on my 91 fox and love them. Brake Rotor and Pad Combos - Summit Racing - Brake Systems - MUSTANG - FORD - 1991 - SummitRacing.com those are for a fox, but im pretty sure you can get them for a sn95 also

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