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:
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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:
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.
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]
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.
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
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