DIY: Brake rotor replacement (front)

racerxj17 · 05-31-2009, 03:16 PM

are you sure you have them on the right side? the last two BBK's i had with slotted rotors, the vanes pointed forward, not backward like you show. the easiest way to tell is look at the top of the rotor and see what direction the cooling vanes go........

ChrisSlicks · 05-31-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by racerxj17

are you sure you have them on the right side? the last two BBK's i had with slotted rotors, the vanes pointed forward, not backward like you show. the easiest way to tell is look at the top of the rotor and see what direction the cooling vanes go........

They were marked left and right, so it was pretty obvious

Some manufacturers have the slots going in the other direction.

racerxj17 · 05-31-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

They were marked left and right, so it was pretty obvious

Some manufacturers have the slots going in the other direction.

makes it easy. just thought i would point it out just in case. what brand are they? price?

ChrisSlicks · 05-31-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by racerxj17

makes it easy. just thought i would point it out just in case. what brand are they? price?

They are the Stoptech. $260 for the front axle if you have to sport package, a little less if you don't.

racerxj17 · 05-31-2009, 05:59 PM

heavier than stock?

ChrisSlicks · 05-31-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by racerxj17

heavier than stock?

1lb lighter according to my scale. Stock was 30.5 lbs, Stoptech was 29 lbs. A 2-piece rotor should save a few pounds per corner.

ZforMe · 06-10-2009, 10:11 AM

Can you take a pic with the wheel on & the finish rubbed off from the pad?

Minicobra1 · 06-24-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

They were marked left and right, so it was pretty obvious

Some manufacturers have the slots going in the other direction.

Hey Chris, just curious, my StopTechs came with an illustration showing the slots going forward. Is it b/c I have the drilled and slotted? they were marked left and right as well, but mine are going the opposite direction of yours.

ChrisSlicks · 06-24-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Hey Chris, just curious, my StopTechs came with an illustration showing the slots going forward. Is it b/c I have the drilled and slotted? they were marked left and right as well, but mine are going the opposite direction of yours.

A lot of rotors have the slots going forwards so I wouldn't worry about that. Just go by the markings or look down the cooling veins with a flashlight to see which way they are going.

06-10-2009, 10:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
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05-31-2009, 03:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
racerxj17 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 555 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	are you sure you have them on the right side? the last two BBK's i had with slotted rotors, the vanes pointed forward, not backward like you show. the easiest way to tell is look at the top of the rotor and see what direction the cooling vanes go........

05-31-2009, 05:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
racerxj17 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 555 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	heavier than stock?