Brakes Wheels 1st Gen Tires Slotted rotor options?

Discussion in '1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52' started by goaljnky, Sep 20, 2010.

  1. quikmni

    quikmni Moderator

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    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.
     
  2. Detroit Tuned

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    #22 Detroit Tuned, Sep 22, 2010
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    We sell a very nice rotor from the R56/R53 JCW cars. They are made by SP Performance. They come with a great anti-rust coasting and work great on all the cars we have installed them on. at $228.70 for the pair they are not going to brake the bank too. I always have one set in stock, but if you need two sets, i can have them in a few days. They also make a rear rotor to match for $132.20 for the pair. They also make then for the R56 cooper's since they are a different size. give us a call or find them on our webite (links above).

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  3. Metalman

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    Sooo......
    Thought I would throw this in the pot. Disc Brake Australia.
    Anyone have any knowledge on these. Availability for R50, R52, R53 & R56

    www.dba.com.au
     
  4. goaljnky

    goaljnky New Member

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    I just looked at it. Non sloted for JCW are $290 US. Each. Not cheap.
     
  5. road doggie

    road doggie New Member

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    why are slotted rotors not advisable / valuable for a daily driver
     
  6. Way Motor Works

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    cost
     
  7. minimark

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    Been hammering the Centric rotors with no problems. Cheap and track rated, maybe not the very best money can buy but dang good for the price... 2 cents
     
  8. mini_racer

    mini_racer Well-Known Member

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    Centric has some fine rotors, nothing fancy, just a good quality basic rotor. I have used them on some other cars and the black paint on the hat and the perimeter of the disc holds up very well. However, not sure if it would withstand track temps.
     
  9. Claymore

    Claymore New Member

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    I have a set of Brembo slotted front rotors and Brembo plain rears on my '05 R53. I've been to three HPDEs since I put them on and they still look great. Not sure why Tire Rack doesn't have the slotted fronts for the JCW
     
  10. Firebro17

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    I put a set of Zimmerman drilled/slotted rotors on a couple months back and love 'em. They're available for a great price and are made in Germany! Also, you can get them color coordinated if you have the right color car... :beer
     

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  11. Boxcars

    Boxcars New Member

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    using ways TSW slotted rotors and carbotech bobcats,
    nice upgrade over oem,
    boxcars
     
  12. goaljnky

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    I went with bobcats for my vert. AX6 for the car that I track. Sadly, he did not have any TSW rotors in stock and could not get them for a few weeks, so I went with regular Zimmerman rotors. Just in time, too. Had about 1-2 mm of pad left. No idea why the sensor never went off.
     
  13. andyroo

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    I've got those on the way to me now.


    - andrew
     
  14. RCman

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    I like slotted but not drilled they crack too easy

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  15. Claymore

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    And if you track the car a lot, the brake dust builds up in the holes.
     

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