Brake disc question

[Paul K]

All:

Should I replace my front discs with OEM or go slotted/drilled? The front discs on my '89 3.2 are scored. I am going to have them turned when I put on new pads and brake lines, but if they are too thin to turn I will have to replace them.
Can I put on slotted/drilled discs with the standard caliper/pad setup? Can I do this to the front and leave the rear stock? Will slotted/drilled discs improve anything? (99% street use) Is OEM the only way to go or is there an alternative that is of similar/better quality?

Thanks in advance,

Paul.

[Nine9six]

Paul,
You may want to do a search on slotted or drilled rotors, as many have posted on the subject.
I recall reading on some cracking of the slotted or was that drilled rotors. I'm sure it depends on your intended use...DE, AX, trackdaze

[Steve@Rennsport]

Paul,

My best advice would be to use a premium rotor; either OEM (Ate is better than Zimmerman) or Brembo. I prefer plain rotors on these particular cars but properly slotted ones are OK, too.

Cross-drilled ones do not hold up as well since these smallish rotors were never meant to be drilled (after manufacture) and tend to crack easily.

FWIW, I NEVER, EVER turn rotors since all that does is accelerate their demise. If they are worn, they get replaced.

[Paul K]

Thanks Guys.

I'll order new rotors. I did a search and started reading- huge amount of info out there- but I think OEM (ATE) or Brembo will be best for now. I did a search but all I could find was Zimmerman rotors available from our host- am I missing something? Also, do I need to replace front and rears at the same time?

Cheers,

Paul.

[Nine9six]

Originally Posted by Paul K

Thanks Guys.
Also, do I need to replace front and rears at the same time?
Cheers,
Paul.

No, you can do them separately...Unless the retailer sells them as a set only.

[poc533]

I upgraded to the PowerSlot Cryo rotors last year on my 86 Carrera.

No rust when the car sits (its primarily a track toy), and improved braking performance (15 track days over since I installed)

[oregonmon]

Hey Paul,
I did the project you are about to do last summer. New front discs, front pads, SS lines all around and fresh Ate blue fluid.
I used these front rotors as they were same size but seem to offer a few benefits, besides the good price.
http://www.ate-na.com/generator/www/us/en/ate/ate/themes/20_ate_brake_products/1_rotors_us.html
I used Hawk HPS pads too. They combo seems great. It took a couple weeks for them to really break in but now they are firm and so little dust compared to what was on there that it's amazing.
Give me a call if you want more info.

[Paul K]

Ryan:

Thanks for the info- those are the rotors Steve mentioned. I'll give you a call tomorrow.

Cheers,

Paul.

[oregonmon]

Damn Paul, just compared our post numbers and needless to say I've got start BS'n more!