imported_bananax

I'm going to replace my front rotors/pads, they just don't stop like they used to, looking up on here alot of people see mto suggest going with Hawk pads,
I was thinking of going cross-drilled / slotted for front, would the hawk pads work well with those,

which brand for the rotors is good, somoene told me to go Roto-tech 0.0 though the reviews on these boards seem to put htem in a less then flattering light

other then brembo what else would be a good choice

also its going onto a 96-00 si using SiR front brakes(same as SI i guess :P)

imported_chris_v2

aftermarket rotors are a waste of money. The only way to increase braking force would be to make the surface area larger. I would stick with OEM rotors or just some cheapo NAPA ones. You wont notice a difference with brembo or cross drilled... except maybe the cross drilled rotors will decrease brake life lol.

imported_2join performance

Quality rotors make a difference if you require their level of performance. I recommend you stick with blank rotors instead of cross-drilled or slotted. Blank rotors offer more rotor material to absorb heat, and have more surface area to grip.

For the daily driver, Brembo is a good choice. If you want to really improve your braking I suggest investing into the proper pads with a higher mu level. Some brake fluid with higher boiling points as well if you brake at the limit.

Hawk pads are decent. Not the best, but a good choice for a daily driver with a budget in mind.

imported_bananax

which pads are you suggesting exactly =p?

imported_2join performance

Well I am biased towards Endless, because that is what I carry, and I carry it for a reason. They are simply the best in my opinion.

Hawk is a nice option for the streets with decent braking gains, but a bit of dust, unless you go for those ceramatallic pads, I believe thats what they are called. Carbo-tech is another fine brake manufacturer, as is Porterfield.

imported_bananax

thanks, I've sent you a pm about pricing :P
also

I know both of you have said cross drilled or slotted wont help braking

no offense, but why do all of the top end sports cars prance around on cross drilled / slotted rotors, all AMG's I've seen use em, race cars even

I thought cross drilled helps cool the rotors better, while slotted helps them cut into the pads better(or was it helps get water out im not sure I forget now :P)

I can understand that more surface area = more grip but whats the point of xdrilling/slotting

imported_2join performance

High end cars have cross-drilled or slotted rotors because:

- Cross-Drilled rotors reduce rotational mass. When these high end cars use those massive rotors, they can afford to shed some heat absorption for a reduction in weight. Many of them also use good quality rotors, so the holes are forged, not simply drilled, which does not reduce their structural integrity.

- Slotted rotors help deglaze the pads. Many folks think it helps release the gas build up, but most pads now a days have slots built into them for that purpose. Slotted rotors simply help to shave off a glazed surface should the pad be used beyond it operating temperature.

I would never recommend cross-drilled to anyone, and slotted only on a dedicated track car. For your typical street/track setup, blanks are ideal, with the correct pad combination. As long as the rotors are built to withstand the pad they are being used with.

Cynikal.Mindset

bun it all slotted and or cross drilled rotors just look yummy...optionjdm has a deal gwanin for pads and rotors...its what I'm rockin and they do the job and look kinda nice

imported_bananax

looks like I'm going to chose functionality over looks this time, if blank rotors are better for stopping sign me up :P

Nova_Dust

2Join, what line of Endless brake pads do you recommend for dual duty (almost 50/50) vehicles? I have Brembo blanks ready for front and back, just no pads.

June 30th lapping is near, I wouldn't mind run SiR pads again, but better braking is always welcomed I suppose .

Thanks

fingolfin

use sawdust and glue...lol..

it will last about 2 minutes, and will look cool when it catches on fire