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Old 04-05-2009, 10:34 PM
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i was wondering which brake rotors were better, drilled or slotted ones?

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Old 04-05-2009, 10:47 PM
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slotted
 
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Old 04-05-2009, 11:16 PM
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how come?
 
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Old 04-06-2009, 05:50 PM
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I have both on my civic and never complained the stop perfectly, I really recommend.
 
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Old 04-06-2009, 06:23 PM
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Honestly, for a street car, you're better off going with Brembo blank rotors or something similar. That is, of course, assuming you don't want them just for looks.
 
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Old 04-06-2009, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by reaper2022
Honestly, for a street car, you're better off going with Brembo blank rotors or something similar. That is, of course, assuming you don't want them just for looks.
+1 dont really need them for a civic
 
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Old 04-06-2009, 10:01 PM
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+1 on the blanks. Street cars don't need slotted or drilled.
 
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Old 04-06-2009, 10:02 PM
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Instead of gettting new rotors. Do a rear disc brake swap that will make a much bigger diference in looks and stopping power.
 
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Old 04-06-2009, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jpnolan
Instead of gettting new rotors. Do a rear disc brake swap that will make a much bigger diference in looks and stopping power.
I've heard otherwise.
 
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Old 04-07-2009, 01:42 AM
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well both are good. and most are combos half drilled and slotted...

cheap drilled rotors can crack and be trash.... just look at there warranty compared to a nice company.
im looking for some right now for my truck. im gonna spend like 250-300bucks for drilled/slotted rotors.
cheap ebays say warranty for 60days or so, good brand says warranty for 50K miles.
 


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