stillhere153

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2007/2008 Acura TL TYPE S Brake Upgrade

Rotors
What are the differences between Slotted, Cross Drilled or Both, and what are the benefits of choosing one or the other?

Pads
Which are the best pads to go with each?

illstrategy

my girlfriend got me a set of brembo slotted front rotors for christmas.. will post pics later today when i get home from work.

wondering if i should stay with the slotted or exchange for drilled? 07 TL-S

princelybug

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IMHO, stay with the slotted setup. Slotted rotors will last longer, and are less harsh on your pads. Drilled rotors also are more apt to crack, and they cost more $.

XxAfG786xX

slotted rotors ftw dude, ceramic pads, since the brembos produce so much fucking brake dust

Excelerate

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I typically recommend slotted only rotors since the slots will help sweep the face of the rotor of any debris and gas/heat buildup while cutting into the pads to prevent it from glazing over. The drilled holes add to the aesthetic appearance if you have the slots. Yes, holes are more prone to cracking than slots but if the company does it properly then you won't have an issue.

Pad material is important. Honda typically uses ceramic pads so putting a semi-metallic pad on will usually cause some squeeling. Semi-metallic pads typically have great bite but tend to emit more dust and squeel a little. So you would want to figure out what is important to you: bite, dust, noise, etc.

illstrategy

considering sending them back and getting the drilled rotors just because they look so much better too me.... but on the other hand the slotted perform better.

BrianC636

As long as the holes are cast into the rotor when it’s made, they’re fine. Most companies drill them after the fact (due to cost) thus resulting in the cracking. Porsche has some of the best rotors out there for longevity and construction. I think they are made by Brembo.

Most of your higher end rotors will only be slotted. Look at most race cars.

illstrategy

My girl surprised the shit out of me when she pulled this box out from under the tree.
I'm happy to say i'm the first with the Brembo slotted rotors for my 2007 TL-S 6speed M/T
Here are some pics.... enjoy
What do you guys think....
Stay slotted or go drilled?

Thanks to my boy StiLL HeRe 153, we double checked and checked again to make sure these fit.

princelybug

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Nice!

ballinfizzle89

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Yeah, those are gonna look badass!

BrianC636

Keep em!!!!!!

Those are the shiz.....

illstrategy

Every time i look at them i like the slotted look more and more. I was just thinking the drilled would be more eye catching. But forget that idea!!!!
......I'm gonna add then too the collection of parts i have for the car.

stillhere153

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along with the rest of the boxes lol

illstrategy

i'm waiting to see your car, then it will motivate me to put on all my parts 153!!!!!!

stillhere153

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lmfao... ight man imma see if I cruise over your way next week then

MrHeeltoe

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Don't believe myths about rotors warping and cracking people.

Read this:

http://heeltoeauto.com/httech/YaBB.pl?num=1186131097

And this:

http://heeltoeauto.com/httech/YaBB.pl?num=1187169748

stillhere153

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damn your articles made it seem like racing break is the way to go regardless, I liked the close up pics also, looks like the money is well spent on those bad boys

MrHeeltoe

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It's all a big marketing scam isn't it? Haha.

Well, all I know is, what I know. And I wish Racingbrake made UP rotors for my car.