06-11-2013, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sparky
From some extensive reading:
Solid blank rotors = best heat dissipation, best for racing.
Slotted rotors = reduced heat dissipation, better bite and performance in the wet.
Drilled = reduced heat dissipation due to less material, faster pad wear, minimal cooling from holes, prone to cracks from excessive heat cycles, worst for racing.
I simplify but it's amazing the conflicting info out there. 
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 wet performance is exactly why I went with just slotted rotors... drilled rotors should be used for looks only
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