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Hi, I've read on one of the previous threads that the 2003 TL front rotors will fit on the TSX. I just want to make sure that's confirmed before ordering rotors. I'm thinking of getting the Brembo blanks for the 2003 TL for my TSX. The price doesn't seem too bad .

http://www.coximport.com/store/BR25548

Anyone know of other online store that sells those at that price or cheaper?
Anyone have experience with those rotors?
I dont really need slotted rotors for regular driving. I figure Axxis Ultimate with Brembo blanks will be more than enough for me.

Suggestions, advice?

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cmf

Yes, they are the same rotor, however, Brembo blanks suck! You'd be doing just as well w/ your stock rotors.

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Thanks cmf... My stock rotors are warped now, over 61 000km on them. Any suggestion on cheap rotors for normal driving? Acura is a rip off, they wanted $160+ cdn each for OEM.

Thanks.

Dan Martin

There are some nice slotted rotors for sale in the Sponsored Sales section of the Black Market. They're going for $130USD: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16144

cmf

Can't really think of a good flat surface rotor (blanks). I think it doesn't matter which way you go, unless you had the dough to shell out for some Spoon or Endless blanks. There are plenty of drilled and/or slotted rotors out there. Just depends on what you are looking for. In the event it's a drilled/ slotted rotor you want, try looking in the black market section of the forum, there is a vendor selling rotors in there. You might want to also take a look at Rotora, StopTech, Powerslot, etc, etc... they all provide aftermarket rotors as well ("direct replacements") some not being as good as others though.

Edit: Dan provided the info on the black market part...sorry to repost the info

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thanks guys...I was looking into the slotted rotors (rotora, power slot, the one offered in by heeltoe, etc), but the price difference compared to blanks is about
2.5 times more...the life time of the slotted can't be 2.5 times longer than blanks... and isn't the stopping power more dependent on the pads rather than the rotors?

Dan Martin

Slotted rotors do give a performance edge for repeated stops. Basically a rotor is nothing more than a fancy heatsink. The slots help to cool the rotor and wick away any grime under the pad. For street use, you'll probably never notice a difference. People mostly buy them for the look.

cmf

I don't know about 2.5 times more use than a standard blank, but I would assume they will last longer. Not having as much heat built up in/ on the rotors will reduce the chances of the rotors getting warped. I have heard of them getting warped if you buy a cheap/ crap set of rotors.
Pads might make a difference in how the rotor is grabbed, but what you'll notice more about having drilled/ slotted rotors is when making several stops in a row if you're barking hard. With the stock set-up, you'll experience fade really quick, but with the other rotors, I have yet to have that happen.