Brake rotor recommendation, anyone have one?
11-01-2011, 12:07 PM
#18
If you do, or intend to start any track time, then consider going slotted on all four corners since the drilled rotors will fill up with brake dust/debris. It's then a minor PIA, time consuming and in-your-face messy to clean out the holes. Whether or not the accumulation degrades heat management, off-gassing performance, and contributes to the legenday cracking, I'll let others debate. Regardless, the rotors are no longer effectively "drilled." If you don't or won't track, or don't mind the extra cleaning time, then there may be little point to buying anything other than the Zimmermans/OE. As others have said--and I agree--they work for their intended purpose.
Otherwise, I found slotted fronts by DBA, through Tire Rack, at roughly the same price as OE Zimmermans--no rear fitment available (at that time anyway). They've held up great so far through a 1/2 season of track and street time, and don't require any extra cleaning! When I'm ready to replace rotors again, I'll probably look at Sebro slotted for the rear corners. That's not a comment on Zimmerman/OE quality or pricing, it's just that I don't like drilled rotos and the additional maintenance/clean up requirments.
As with anything of this sort, YMMV.
Otherwise, I found slotted fronts by DBA, through Tire Rack, at roughly the same price as OE Zimmermans--no rear fitment available (at that time anyway). They've held up great so far through a 1/2 season of track and street time, and don't require any extra cleaning! When I'm ready to replace rotors again, I'll probably look at Sebro slotted for the rear corners. That's not a comment on Zimmerman/OE quality or pricing, it's just that I don't like drilled rotos and the additional maintenance/clean up requirments.
As with anything of this sort, YMMV.
11-01-2011, 12:50 PM
#19
Former Vendor
We carry Sebro Sport Rotors that are slotted for both the front and Rear.... Give us a call,
Last edited by LC MotorSports; 11-01-2011 at 04:19 PM. Reason: verbage... my bad ;-)
12-07-2011, 10:22 AM
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If you do, or intend to start any track time, then consider going slotted on all four corners since the drilled rotors will fill up with brake dust/debris. It's then a minor PIA, time consuming and in-your-face messy to clean out the holes. Whether or not the accumulation degrades heat management, off-gassing performance, and contributes to the legenday cracking, I'll let others debate. Regardless, the rotors are no longer effectively "drilled.".
