kosstick

iTrader: (15)

Hey Guys,

Just got my HAWK HPS Brake pads in (front and rear) and I was wondering if I should resurface my rotors and install pads or get new rotors all together.


Also as far as rotors what do you recommend? I was thinking about getting the Stoptech Powerslot, but from the threads ive read the slotted rotors are more for wet performance and drilled is more toward dry?

soundmike

iTrader: (6)

For daily driving, slots or holes will perform the same. I'm personally a fan of blanks.

6mtg37s

iTrader: (1)

Just resurface your rotors, it'll be a waste getting new ones.

kosstick

iTrader: (15)

Im going to be tracking 1-2 a year not much..

Gee37S

iTrader: (3)

Drilled rotors have no advantage in performance, strictly for aesthetic purposes...

kosstick

iTrader: (15)

Same with slotted?

Gee37S

iTrader: (3)

Slotted help performance. They help the gas that builds up between the pad and the rotor escape and cool the brakes as well, but even that is nearly negligible.

If slotted/drilled rotors really helped a cars braking, Formula 1 cars would be equipped as such, and not with good old solid rotors.

soundmike

iTrader: (6)

I tracked the "S" brakes on my '07 Sedan (non-Akebono) way more than that in a single year.

Neal@tirerack

iTrader: (2)

I'd stay away from a drilled rotor for every day use. The holes can create cracks as it's the weakest part of the piece. Slotted go a lot longer and work just as good but hold up better.