2nd Gen R60 Countryman Drilled, Slotted, or OEM rotors?

Discussion in '2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61' started by frankthetank77, Sep 4, 2014.

  1. frankthetank77

    Aug 26, 2014
    65
    27
    18
    Marketing, graphic design, photography and video p
    Central California
    Ratings:
    +27 / 0 / -0
    Hi again,

    I'm curious to know, have any of you ever/currently used/using aftermarket drilled/slotted rotors? I'm having trouble finding a reputable manufacture to purchase some from. I see quite a few for sale on eBay and whatnot, but I'm not sold on them...too scared! I know I can buy an entire caliper, rotor, line, package from Brembo, but I don't exactly want to drop that kind of cash. Although that would be my go to if i did have the cash.

    I used R1 Conceptes, slotted, on my 01 Mercedes E430 but they warped pretty bad after a while and don't want a repeat.

    I'm open to suggestions.

    Stick with the OEM style rotors? Or is aftermarket OK?

    Thanks! :fingerscrossed:
     
  2. cct1

    cct1 Well-Known Member
    Lifetime Supporter

    May 5, 2009
    3,378
    3,368
    113
    Ratings:
    +3,369 / 0 / -0
    Aftermarket is fine, in fact you can find rotors as good or better than OEM cheaper. I run smooth or slotted, I avoid drilled as they are more prone to cracking at prolonged temperature extremes. If you're not hitting the track, drilled rotors are fine if you like the look.

    Contact a good vendor--maybe try WMW, Way will get you set up with good rotors at a decent price.
     
  3. Crashton

    Crashton Club Coordinator

    Jun 4, 2009
    19,424
    10,031
    113
    Retired old fart
    Hooterville Ohio USA
    Ratings:
    +11,656 / 2 / -0
    I don't care for drilled rotors. They can fail under hard use. For street use they are ok if you like the look.

    I've had good luck with Stoptech rotors. Mine are slotted & cryo treated.
     
  4. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
    Lifetime Supporter

    Sep 18, 2010
    7,820
    3,327
    113
    Retired CAL FIRE Battalion Chief
    The Great Irrigated Desert of Central CA
    Ratings:
    +3,328 / 0 / -0
    Get a set of Zimmerman rotors. I've got the drilled/slotted set up and have had no issues. I agree that I'd just go slotted if you're going to abuse them on a regular basis...
     
  5. vetsvette

    vetsvette MINI Alliance Ambassador

    Nov 9, 2013
    2,181
    1,782
    113
    South Central Virginia
    Ratings:
    +1,937 / 0 / -0
  6. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
    Lifetime Supporter

    May 4, 2009
    25,021
    13,497
    113
    Burbs of Philly, PA
    Ratings:
    +14,644 / 10 / -4
    Drilled rotors are a waste on a daily driver. Slotted rotors are not really needed at all.

    Since you have a 2014 countryman I am sure a standard rotors will be just fine.
     
  7. vetsvette

    vetsvette MINI Alliance Ambassador

    Nov 9, 2013
    2,181
    1,782
    113
    South Central Virginia
    Ratings:
    +1,937 / 0 / -0
    Dave, you've got need and want confused. I didn't need a Mini, but I wanted one, so, I bought one. I know I don't need drilled/slotted rotors, but I think they will look good with my new wheels, so I want them. I'll probably wait until my stock rotors wear out so the line between need vs want will be a little more blurred.
    Shoot, I can justify darn near anything if I think on it long enough. :biggrin5:
     
  8. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
    Lifetime Supporter

    Sep 18, 2010
    7,820
    3,327
    113
    Retired CAL FIRE Battalion Chief
    The Great Irrigated Desert of Central CA
    Ratings:
    +3,328 / 0 / -0
    I'm not much of a computer guru and certainly using this iPhone doesn't make it any easier, but Google the brake decision question. You will find a great, short length, video which was done by the folks at Stop Tech. In it, you will find a very simple to understand explanation about slotted, drilled and the combination of each. Hopefully this will help.

    Wished I could figure out how to upload the video but I'm currently upload challenged. Best of luck as you ponder your decision.
     
  9. Crashton

    Crashton Club Coordinator

    Jun 4, 2009
    19,424
    10,031
    113
    Retired old fart
    Hooterville Ohio USA
    Ratings:
    +11,656 / 2 / -0
    Found this one, but don't know if it is the one you are referring to.

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TuwPOGchmo"]Auto Brake Center, Inc.| The Difference Between Slotted and Drilled Rotors - YouTube[/ame]
     
  10. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
    Lifetime Supporter

    Sep 18, 2010
    7,820
    3,327
    113
    Retired CAL FIRE Battalion Chief
    The Great Irrigated Desert of Central CA
    Ratings:
    +3,328 / 0 / -0
    Chuck, my friend, you are the frigg'n MAN!!! That's the one.

    You gotta teach me how to do that...
     
  11. vetsvette

    vetsvette MINI Alliance Ambassador

    Nov 9, 2013
    2,181
    1,782
    113
    South Central Virginia
    Ratings:
    +1,937 / 0 / -0
    I gotta learn how to do that too! Thanks for posting.
     
  12. ColinGreene

    ColinGreene Well-Known Member
    Motoring Alliance Sponsor

    May 15, 2009
    438
    293
    63
    Male
    Orange county Ca
    Ratings:
    +293 / 0 / -0
    I run plain faced centric rotors and carbotech pads,
    my car will still dashboard face jam.
     
  13. MCS02

    MCS02 Moderator
    Staff Member Articles Moderator Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2009
    11,163
    6,169
    113
    Male
    Ratings:
    +7,875 / 10 / -3
    I have drilled and slotted. They have been great for autox and the Dragon. My car has not been on the track yet these other guys have more knowledge about that then me.
     
  14. UKCoopeR

    UKCoopeR Active Member

    May 21, 2009
    293
    109
    43
    VA,USA and UK
    Ratings:
    +109 / 0 / -0
    I run plain/slotted centric/coleman rear/front for the track.

    On the daily I run plain centrics, cheap, good quality (they own stoptech), and the plated center does prevent corrosion. I was thinking of getting drilled next time unless I am feeling budgety. They won't crack on the street and they do weigh less, there are specific rules on how much you can drill out for autoX (that doesn't work the brakes like track use) and there are the style points of course :p
     
  15. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
    Lifetime Supporter

    May 4, 2009
    25,021
    13,497
    113
    Burbs of Philly, PA
    Ratings:
    +14,644 / 10 / -4
    Plain = $ or Carbon Fiber = $$$$$$$$$$ nothing else really matters.
     
  16. Zapski

    Zapski Well-Known Member

    May 4, 2011
    2,099
    889
    113
    Columbus, OH
    Ratings:
    +938 / 0 / -0
    Well, this is a timely thread. Thanks for all the info! :)
     
  17. frankthetank77

    Aug 26, 2014
    65
    27
    18
    Marketing, graphic design, photography and video p
    Central California
    Ratings:
    +27 / 0 / -0
  18. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

    Mar 30, 2009
    25,144
    10,052
    113
    Writer
    Short North
    Ratings:
    +10,069 / 0 / -0
  19. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
    Lifetime Supporter

    Sep 18, 2010
    7,820
    3,327
    113
    Retired CAL FIRE Battalion Chief
    The Great Irrigated Desert of Central CA
    Ratings:
    +3,328 / 0 / -0
    Thanks Nathan.
     
  20. ColinGreene

    ColinGreene Well-Known Member
    Motoring Alliance Sponsor

    May 15, 2009
    438
    293
    63
    Male
    Orange county Ca
    Ratings:
    +293 / 0 / -0
    That and i hate the noise slotted/drilled rotors make when you get on the brakes hard.
     

Share This Page