Needing recommendations on brake rotors and pads
02-16-2001, 11:01 PM
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Needing recommendations on brake rotors and pads
Cross-drilled or Gas-slotted rotors?
Also, what brake pad is recommended?
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Also, what brake pad is recommended?
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02-16-2001, 11:18 PM
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02-16-2001, 11:29 PM
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Please don't get the EBC pads. There was a groupbuy a while back at www.honda-acura.net forum and everybody complained about them.
There are 3 that I would reccomend. First is Axxis Metal Mater. Second is Porterfeld. Third is AEM/Nissin, which Snook carries along with the Axxis pads.
I would go with crossdrilled rotors, they look cool. And you don't have to worry about cracking because you won't be running them that hard to do it, unless you autocross often.
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There are 3 that I would reccomend. First is Axxis Metal Mater. Second is Porterfeld. Third is AEM/Nissin, which Snook carries along with the Axxis pads.
I would go with crossdrilled rotors, they look cool. And you don't have to worry about cracking because you won't be running them that hard to do it, unless you autocross often.
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02-17-2001, 01:14 AM
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From what I understand, slotted rotor is better on the stree, and will give you less wear out on the pad.
I would go with the Cross-drilled however, if I got a 18' rim. That will look really pimp. But if with stock rim, I had rather get the gas-slotted.
Oh, and I heard that corss-drilled rotor will not give you much increase in stopping power on the street when compared to a slotted rotor. Because you don't push the break to the limit. Therefore... I think Cross-drill is more of a good looking thing, just like 19' rim... No offense to those who got 19's
I would go with the Cross-drilled however, if I got a 18' rim. That will look really pimp. But if with stock rim, I had rather get the gas-slotted.
Oh, and I heard that corss-drilled rotor will not give you much increase in stopping power on the street when compared to a slotted rotor. Because you don't push the break to the limit. Therefore... I think Cross-drill is more of a good looking thing, just like 19' rim... No offense to those who got 19's
02-17-2001, 09:58 AM
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I FOUND THIS INFO ON GAS-SLOTTED VS. CROSS-DRILLED, AND THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE IT WITH YOU GUYS!
"Gas slots in the rotor face have several advantages over cross-drilled holes:
Since brakes are essentially heat-sinks, the more mass you have the better you are. Bigger IS better. When you drill a rotor full of holes, you remove quite a bit of material, and drop the surface area under the pad. This places greater heat stress on what's left, and this is one of the reasons why cross-drilled rotors tend to warp so fast. While there is an increase in COOLING surface area, this is overshadowed by the other factors.
Since the internal webbing is only drilled through occasionally, it is usually necessary to re-balance the assembly. Gas slots are only .050" deep, and there are only three grooves per side. Significantly less mass is removed, preserving the brakes' ability to absorb heat. This is especially helpful for autocrosses and driver's schools where rotor warping is common.
The entire pad is swept as the groove passes, as opposed to only where the holes would pass. This greatly enhances wet weather performance, and allows removal of the brake backing plates, almost doubling the airflow to the rotors.
Because the slots do not go all the way through the rotor, the structural integrity is much greater, and in fact approaches a stock rotor.
The depth of the groove makes an excellent visual wear indicator. When the rotors are worn to the point that the grooves are almost gone, it's time for new rotors!"
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"Gas slots in the rotor face have several advantages over cross-drilled holes:
Since brakes are essentially heat-sinks, the more mass you have the better you are. Bigger IS better. When you drill a rotor full of holes, you remove quite a bit of material, and drop the surface area under the pad. This places greater heat stress on what's left, and this is one of the reasons why cross-drilled rotors tend to warp so fast. While there is an increase in COOLING surface area, this is overshadowed by the other factors.
Since the internal webbing is only drilled through occasionally, it is usually necessary to re-balance the assembly. Gas slots are only .050" deep, and there are only three grooves per side. Significantly less mass is removed, preserving the brakes' ability to absorb heat. This is especially helpful for autocrosses and driver's schools where rotor warping is common.
The entire pad is swept as the groove passes, as opposed to only where the holes would pass. This greatly enhances wet weather performance, and allows removal of the brake backing plates, almost doubling the airflow to the rotors.
Because the slots do not go all the way through the rotor, the structural integrity is much greater, and in fact approaches a stock rotor.
The depth of the groove makes an excellent visual wear indicator. When the rotors are worn to the point that the grooves are almost gone, it's time for new rotors!"
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AEM Cold Air Intake and Bi-Pass Valve
Comptech Headers
Mugen Exhaust
Comptech Sport Springs
Comptech Swaybars
Wings West Spoiler
Burlwood Shift Knob
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