Base model brake rotor upgrade question

TonyBPD · 07-21-2011, 07:24 AM

As of late i've not been too happy with my front brakes. I believe the front rotors are warped etc. As much as i would love to do a big brake kit its not an option right now.

So far, i've checked out the slotted rotors offered for sale by Z1, Stoptech and Powerslot. Anyone have experience with any that i've listed? I'm also going to get new brake pads also. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Econ · 07-21-2011, 11:20 AM

get slotted/drilled if you like the look better. otherwise get what you had.

for street use, you will notice no difference.

cossie1600 · 07-21-2011, 11:29 AM

advanceautoparts.com with 20% off is great. If you are hard on it, get them cryo treated

TonyBPD · 07-21-2011, 01:42 PM

Hmmmm

ChrisSlicks · 07-21-2011, 02:44 PM

Cryo treating will resist warping better. Slotting seems to resist grooving a little better but will eat through front pads considerably faster. Make sure the caliper slide pins are nice and lubricated and can move smoothly, otherwise it will feel like warp when it really isn't.

chuckd05 · 07-21-2011, 03:54 PM

I warped my base rotors very quickly when I still had them. I cut the front rotors and installed hawk pads and it was a noticeable improvement. Get braided line and better fluid while your at it.

Than look for a used oem BBK , that's what I did.

TonyBPD · 07-21-2011, 04:03 PM

I'm gonna go with Stoptech rotors and hawk pads. **** it

07-21-2011, 07:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 17	Base model brake rotor upgrade question As of late i've not been too happy with my front brakes. I believe the front rotors are warped etc. As much as i would love to do a big brake kit its not an option right now. So far, i've checked out the slotted rotors offered for sale by Z1, Stoptech and Powerslot. Anyone have experience with any that i've listed? I'm also going to get new brake pads also. Any feedback would be appreciated.

07-21-2011, 11:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	get slotted/drilled if you like the look better. otherwise get what you had. for street use, you will notice no difference. __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

07-21-2011, 02:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Cryo treating will resist warping better. Slotting seems to resist grooving a little better but will eat through front pads considerably faster. Make sure the caliper slide pins are nice and lubricated and can move smoothly, otherwise it will feel like warp when it really isn't. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

07-21-2011, 03:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	I warped my base rotors very quickly when I still had them. I cut the front rotors and installed hawk pads and it was a noticeable improvement. Get braided line and better fluid while your at it. Than look for a used oem BBK , that's what I did. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	advanceautoparts.com with 20% off is great. If you are hard on it, get them cryo treated

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TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 17	Hmmmm

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TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 17	I'm gonna go with Stoptech rotors and hawk pads. **** it