I have TSW/Way's rear slotted rotor (didn't buy it for the slots, I don't think the slots really do anything one way or the other), and they've been great--they've held up better than the OEM rears. I've had them on for 2 1/2 years, lots of track miles (now using carbotech XP8's on the rear, these are relatively rotor friendly), and the rotors still look great--won't need replacing anytime soon. With your brakes, I'd definitely consider giving those a shot on the fronts too.
I ran front slotted rotors in the past, and I really don't notice a difference between slots versus no slots. I have the BDM now, and slotted isn't an option.
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ScottinBend Space CowboySupporting Member
I have had the Powerslot rotors on my car and to tell you the truth I will probably replace them with the same cause they look good. I don't think they really add anything to the capabilities of an occasional track day car. Maybe useful for a dedicated track toy.......?
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I've got a dumb question......
For a daily driver, what are the chances of something getting caught in the slots? Such as a piece of rock or road debris or whatever?
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ScottinBend Space CowboySupporting Member
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KC Jr 54 New Member
I also have powerslots front and rear, and they are holding up great. Even the paint is still black, not a new looking as they were 60k miles ago, but still no rust or corrosion.
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KC Jr 54 New Member
Two sets. One set of Axxis Ultimates that had just passed the point of being needed to replace, and about 10k on a set of EBC greens. I guess it is closer to the 55k mark atm.
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goaljnky New Member
Who is carrying Powerslots in R53 JCW size?
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KC Jr 54 New Member
LMAO Na, i actually didnt. They are for DD and spirited curvy roads. Even then though, i am not hard on my brakes at all, if i learned to be, i might be able to pick up a few seconds at auto-x lol.
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Have a set of Way's rotors front and back since last spring. No problems
They were branded TSW but are made by Freemax
Front TSW Fremax Rotors R55,R56,R57 - Way Motor Works
Nice piece of advise I got from Way was to spray paint the hats of the rotors as they will rust. That and painting the calipers and it's looking pretty sharp to boot! -
BThayer23 Well-Known Member
I've found that slots make a difference in the rain. There's no hesitation on wet rotors like there is on smooth rotors. The difference is noticeable, but it's a pretty minor benefit.
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There was a time I believed slots made a difference in wet weather performance, but now I find pad compound and tires matter more.
I liked the original Power Slots because the slots went all the way to the rotor edge providing rapid evacuation of pad dust. The cadmium plating was very long lived too. The slots on the new version are closed on the ends, and the coating is less corrosion resistant.
Here's an option :: Brakeworld ::[COUPE] FITS: [COOPER S, CLUBMAN COOPER S] [294mm FRONT ROTORS] -
goaljnky New Member
Slots vs no slots:
I will concede that for street driving the benefits would be minor, or nonexistent. For track, they might be more obvious, or still nonexistent.
But at the end of the day, having the slotted rotors should not hurt anything. So it might be just a little bit of bling. And there is nothing wrong with that. :ihih: -
agranger MINI of the Month June 2009Supporting Member
I'm running the TSW curved slot rotors on the rear of my R53 (stock size) and I'm loving 'em. The look nice and were barely more expensive than a stock replacement. I've had 'em on for 2 DE weekends and 10k miles or so running Hawk HPS pads in the stock size. When they wear out, I plan to replace 'em with the same.
I'm running a Wilwood setup up front and I'm loving the change from 11.7" to 12.1" rotors. The pads sit right out to the edge of the 12.1 rotors, so no nasty little lip to look at (though I miss using that lip to know how much I've worn the rotors). -
Here's what happened to one of my TSW rear rotors after a couple years and over a dozen track weekends.
Since it happened late Saturday afternoon, I now have a set of Autozone rotors on the rear of the car. I've done 2 DE weekends with them and so far, so good. They are not slotted.Attached Files:
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Brings up the question--how often do people change the rear rotors on cars that are frequently on the track, even if the rotor looks good?
The fronts are a different issue, they show wear much earlier than the rears. Even thought the rears look good after a couple of years, I wonder if with all that heat, they should still be changed on a schedule regardless of appearance? Rear rotors are relatively cheap.... -
The one thing I notice with slots is a little pulsation of the pads hitting the slots. So for the street you might prefer no slots.
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