drilled and slotted rotors?

[Davy120]

are they worth the extra money? and do they need to be put on a lathe every so often like the regular ones? also are the green stuff pads good to go with it or are the regular cheapo pads good enough?
thanks in advance only asking cause im in need of rotors bad

 

[Catchin Zs]

YES they are worth the extra money, especially for towing or larger tires. They stop my 35's pretty well. I only have the front kit, but definitely a big improvement over the measly stock brakes. Here's what I have- Power Stop Truck & Tow Brake Kit - Power Stop Truck Brake Pads & Rotors

 

[smiley]

You only need to do the front because they do about 70-80% of braking anyway. I have done these in the past and really liked them I felt the drilled only were a little better than drilled and slotted combined maybe that was just my experience. Helps a ton with premature warping that tends to happen in the front. They can however crack easier which I have never had happend but do invite more chance in that area.

 

[Hemi450hp]

Paired up with a quality set of brake pads, slotted rotors are a nice improvement over stock. I prefer the slotted myself over drilled and slotted.

 

[smiley]

Paired up with a quality set of brake pads, slotted rotors are a nice improvement over stock. I prefer the slotted myself over drilled and slotted.

Never tried just slotted personally. I always pair with ceramic brakes because I hate the black dust all over from semi metallic pads.


$miley

 

[Hemi450hp]

Yep. Ceramic pads are definately the way to go.

 

[Davy120]

hey will how are those pads that come with those?
so are you guys saying i should just get a new set of oem rear ones then? and can you get ceramic pads from autozone or napa or something?

 

[Catchin Zs]

They're pretty good man, I love them. I want to get the rear kit too. No noises and brake dust really doesn't show, when it's clean... which isn't very often this time of year

 

[smiley]

hey will how are those pads that come with those?
so are you guys saying i should just get a new set of oem rear ones then? and can you get ceramic pads from autozone or napa or something?

Well you probably dont even need new rear rotors I usually dont have to replace them or even turn them in the rear until I have went through at least 2 or 3 sets in front. I would only do new pads in the back and all new up front. I can usually go 80,000 before first brake job and even then only need to do the front.

 

[Davy120]

yea i wouldnt be too worried about except the rear ones have a nice little lip all the way around them i just wanted to start off fresh.

 

[blackout11]

ya they are great but just remember if you let your brakes go they cant be turned you have to replace them

 

[Davy120]

hmm thats a good point hmm so basically just keep updating my pads and dont let em wear down to much and i should be good?