Rotors...

soccerboy08 · January 28th, 2008, 10:21 AM

I am replacing the stop rotors on my stang. i was trying to decide wheather to get drilled, slotted, or drilled and slotted. i really cant decide so i figured i would get you guys to help. what do you guys prefer for your stangs...

GreenFaleen · January 28th, 2008, 10:25 AM

drilled and slotted are nice, and if you need new rotors its a good time to up grade to them they tend to hold up a lot better too just be careful if you get them turned ever

soccerboy08 · January 28th, 2008, 10:47 AM

do you know a cheap place to get some. shoudl i do the front and back...

GreenFaleen · January 28th, 2008, 10:55 AM

i would do front and back you can get them off ebay pretty cheap

soccerboy08 · January 28th, 2008, 10:55 AM

just any off brand company and stuff.

GreenFaleen · January 28th, 2008, 11:05 AM

stoptech are pretty nice

soccerboy08 · January 28th, 2008, 11:13 AM

ok thnks man..

whitemustang02 · January 28th, 2008, 11:42 AM

i would get just sloted because driling can cause extr stess on the roters causeing them to crack, however, driled sloted will give u the best braking praformance, due to the increased cooling and ventalation. and if not under extream stresses the extra strees from driling shouldent make a diferance.

also summit racing has some cheep roters that they make.

Blainestang · January 28th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Most hardcore Mustang open-trackers (aka... the Mustang guys who actually NEED serious brakes) prefer high quality blanks over the fancy stuff.

Trance · January 28th, 2008, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by Blainestang

Most hardcore Mustang open-trackers (aka... the Mustang guys who actually NEED serious brakes) prefer high quality blanks over the fancy stuff.

the reason is?

Blainestang · January 28th, 2008, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by Trance

the reason is?

The general consensus is that the marginal (or non-existant) pro's are outweighed by the cost and the con's.

GreenFaleen · January 28th, 2008, 01:06 PM

a high quality blank that will hold up to extreme auto-X will be about the same if not more than a drilled set, most cross and ralley guys I know at least use a slotted rotor so they will dissipate dust off the rotor

Blainestang · January 28th, 2008, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

a high quality blank that will hold up to extreme auto-X will be about the same if not more than a drilled set, most cross and ralley guys I know at least use a slotted rotor so they will dissipate dust off the rotor

First, it's not really "apples to apples" to compare a high quality blank to a mid-grade slotted/drilled rotor. Plus, you can get a pair of BREMBO blanks for the Cobra brakes for $120. That's very reasonable when it comes to 13" rotors, and those are obviously a quality rotor.

There will always be debate as to the efficacy of slotted and/or drilled rotors, and if you go by individual results, you'll never come to a conclusion.

My statement was simply that many of the Mustang open-trackers (specifically on corner carvers) prefer quality blanks to spending the extra money on slotted/drilled rotors with suspect benefits.

In addition to that, even if we assume that cross-drilled/slotted rotors DO offer better cooling and rotor cleaning, those benefits will be virtually non-existant on a street car.

GreenFaleen · January 28th, 2008, 01:40 PM

im not sure what blank you use or how aggressively you auto-x but brembo blanks are made for street apps and their auto-x blanks are around 320 a set a high end slotted rotor is around 320-350 a set and slotted rotors hold better breaking capicity since under a long break distant there is no pad buildup on the rotor

Blainestang · January 28th, 2008, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

im not sure what blank you use or how aggressively you auto-x but brembo blanks are made for street apps and their auto-x blanks are around 320 a set a high end slotted rotor is around 320-350 a set and slotted rotors hold better breaking capicity since under a long break distant there is no pad buildup on the rotor

Again, PLENTY of people on corner carvers who seriously auto-x and track their Mustangs use the Brembo blanks with both the Cobra and Cobra R calipers, and swear by them and the value they offer.

Also, the number of variables when it comes to braking performance makes it impossible to say "Oh, the blanks will be better" or "Oh, slotted will work way better". I'm simply passing along what some very knowledgeable and experienced Mustang "racers" swear by.

GreenFaleen · January 28th, 2008, 02:47 PM

well cobra calipers I can agree with they are great but the main problem with blanks is they get hot spots real easy

Blainestang · January 28th, 2008, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

well cobra calipers I can agree with they are great but the main problem with blanks is they get hot spots real easy

Certainly the Cobra calipers are a significant help, but the principle extends to the "base" caliper as well. The benefits of the slotted/drilled rotors are debatable and are inherently minimal on a street car, anyway.

Onemanzu · January 28th, 2008, 03:32 PM

not to be an ass but first stop and ask your self if you need them...

then i would suggest looking into bigger breaks over better rotors

January 28th, 2008, 10:21 AM	#1
soccerboy08 Regular 2002 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 130 iTrader: 0 reviews	Rotors... I am replacing the stop rotors on my stang. i was trying to decide wheather to get drilled, slotted, or drilled and slotted. i really cant decide so i figured i would get you guys to help. what do you guys prefer for your stangs... __________________

January 28th, 2008, 10:25 AM	#2
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	drilled and slotted are nice, and if you need new rotors its a good time to up grade to them they tend to hold up a lot better too just be careful if you get them turned ever __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 28th, 2008, 10:47 AM	#3
soccerboy08 Regular 2002 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 130 iTrader: 0 reviews	do you know a cheap place to get some. shoudl i do the front and back... __________________

January 28th, 2008, 10:55 AM	#4
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	i would do front and back you can get them off ebay pretty cheap __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 28th, 2008, 10:55 AM	#5
soccerboy08 Regular 2002 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 130 iTrader: 0 reviews	just any off brand company and stuff. __________________

January 28th, 2008, 11:05 AM	#6
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	stoptech are pretty nice __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 28th, 2008, 11:13 AM	#7
soccerboy08 Regular 2002 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 130 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok thnks man.. __________________

January 28th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#8
whitemustang02 MM's official Chevy guy 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,026 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would get just sloted because driling can cause extr stess on the roters causeing them to crack, however, driled sloted will give u the best braking praformance, due to the increased cooling and ventalation. and if not under extream stresses the extra strees from driling shouldent make a diferance. also summit racing has some cheep roters that they make. __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick" - Theodore Roosevelt "Any idiot can make a V8 fast, it takes a real idiot to make a fast V6". '02 Mustang N/A 4.3 stroker away for winter '72 Chevelle project car 454 coming '93 Bronco EFI 351W DD

January 28th, 2008, 12:09 PM	#9
Blainestang Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 467 iTrader: 0 reviews	Most hardcore Mustang open-trackers (aka... the Mustang guys who actually NEED serious brakes) prefer high quality blanks over the fancy stuff. __________________ 1993 2.3L Coupe [Motortopia] : Open-Track Project... 216k miles 2000 V6 (Black,5-speed) [Motortopia] : Heads/Cam (EXHAUST CLIP) 2001 Harley Davidson F-150 Acts 16:31

January 28th, 2008, 01:06 PM	#12
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	a high quality blank that will hold up to extreme auto-X will be about the same if not more than a drilled set, most cross and ralley guys I know at least use a slotted rotor so they will dissipate dust off the rotor __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 28th, 2008, 01:40 PM	#14
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	im not sure what blank you use or how aggressively you auto-x but brembo blanks are made for street apps and their auto-x blanks are around 320 a set a high end slotted rotor is around 320-350 a set and slotted rotors hold better breaking capicity since under a long break distant there is no pad buildup on the rotor __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 28th, 2008, 02:47 PM	#16
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	well cobra calipers I can agree with they are great but the main problem with blanks is they get hot spots real easy __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 28th, 2008, 03:32 PM	#18
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,513 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	not to be an ass but first stop and ask your self if you need them... then i would suggest looking into bigger breaks over better rotors __________________ My Foz

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