Best Rotors
12-19-2018 | 09:22 PM
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Best Rotors
I will be replacing the rotors and pads (Hawk Ceramics) on my daily driver which will see occasional track use this year for the first time. I own a base 997.2. Girodisc are the best, but that is outside my budget. I keep hearing to get slotted rotors rather than drilled ones. Is that true? I also hear do not go cheap as you get what you pay for. These are the brands I have heard are good: ATE, Zimmerman, Sebro, Stop Tech, DBA, Centric, Bosche and of course stock ones. Did I miss any? Any I should stay away from? Thanks in advance.
12-19-2018 | 11:32 PM
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Not sure on the exact rotor size. My car is a base 997.2 and I have read, although not verified, that the rotors are smaller. I know the calipers are different from the “S” model. At this point I am not interested in upgrading the brakes besides pads and rotors. I will already be running RBF 600 fluid.
12-20-2018 | 12:55 AM
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12-20-2018 | 08:05 AM
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I like dba slotted - 2 piece in front and 1 piece in the rear. Run these on my wife's car with the Hawk Ceramic pads. I have the Girodiscs from a 993TT on my 928. Both are good.
Drilled rotors crack between the holes when they get hot, so yes, slotted are better. Still provide an out-gassing path, keep the pad surface fresher, and don't have the cracking issue.
For dba rotors contact Ken at KNS Brakes (www.knsbrakes.com).
Drilled rotors crack between the holes when they get hot, so yes, slotted are better. Still provide an out-gassing path, keep the pad surface fresher, and don't have the cracking issue.
For dba rotors contact Ken at KNS Brakes (www.knsbrakes.com).
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Here is your "progression" list from street use towards track. Zimmerman/Sebro/Ate for drilled (street); Sebro for slotted (track); Larger 350mm slotted from Turbo w/brackets for track; DBA/Girodiscs 2ps slotted for serious track; StopTech kits for...
01-15-2019 | 01:03 PM
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Good to know. Thanks.
01-15-2019 | 06:19 PM
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