2nd Gen R60 Countryman Most liked posts in thread: Drilled, Slotted, or OEM rotors?

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:

 

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]

 

The brakeman rear scalloped rotors stop better than standard rotors, with less heat buildup,The wilwoods probably do as well. there's as article about the physics of it somewhere, but that setup is more effective than stock. The downside is they're as loud as Bieber after Leonardo Dicaprio byatch slaps him.

 

You tell your wife Dave. I'm to smart to tell mine that. :wink:

 

These....



or these for sure....

 

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.

 

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.

 

I run plain faced centric rotors and carbotech pads,
my car will still dashboard face jam.

 

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

 

This has been a very informative thread.

 

Hey Jon turn up the radio.....

That is my Wife's standard answer when I mention a noise in a car.

 

I used drilled disc's once. Once is because on inspection the disc's were cracking between the holes....=junk Since then I use slotted/dipples disc's and I love the funky whizz noise when braking from 100 to 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.

 

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...

 

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.

 

I gotta learn how to do that too! Thanks for posting.

 

Well, this is a timely thread. Thanks for all the info!

 

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