Author Topic: What brake setup are you using? (Read 9698 times)

Pedro · « **on:** November 20, 2006, 01:51:00 AM »

Besides stock rotors and pads what brands are you guys using?

Has anyone had any problems using slotted or cross drilled rotors?

I would like some slotted rotors but i dont know what brand to get and ill most likely use EBC green stuff pads.

asubimmer · « **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2006, 02:24:04 AM »

I have zimmerman front crossdrilled's and hawk hps's. Pretty good setup for the $ imo.

Pedro · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2006, 11:19:48 PM »

where did you get your zimmermans from?

asubimmer · « **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2006, 11:27:44 PM »

they were put on right before I got my car, but I'm pretty Korman has some.

BrandC · « **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2006, 03:24:29 AM »

I wouldn't go with anything except stock/OEM rotors. Cross-drilled/slotted rotors will have a higher chance of cracking since there is less metal to dissipate the heat.

In essence, you're paying MORE money for LESS brake rotor material. Most people will argue that there is a difference in performance. I think they need to read a physics or chemistry book. Or better yet, drive your car hard on a track and then see if you prefer more rotor material or not.

asubimmer · « **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2006, 11:02:45 AM »

I've driven mine very hard and haven't cracked a rotor yet. I really doubt they will either. The holes are to disapate the gases that build up between the pads and the rotors which if left would dramatically raise your stopping distance....

shellback · « **Reply #6 on:** November 21, 2006, 02:27:36 PM »

stock rotors, pads, blue ate, s/s lines
works for me

///Motorsport · « **Reply #7 on:** November 21, 2006, 02:46:57 PM »

When I get around to fixing and upgrading my brake setup, I'm going with some SS lines, fluid, brembo replacement rotors and not sure about pads. Should I get a caliper rebuild kit?
Also thinking about saving and saving for a bbk from UUC, there's a thread about it under 'e30 BBK?' on b.f.c. costs about 1100 but it increases rotor size and has 4 pot Wilwoods, supposed to be pretty damn good for an e30.

achtungE30 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 21, 2006, 02:59:51 PM »

Quote from: BrandC;14212

I wouldn't go with anything except stock/OEM rotors. Cross-drilled/slotted rotors will have a higher chance of cracking since there is less metal to dissipate the heat.

In essence, you're paying MORE money for LESS brake rotor material. Most people will argue that there is a difference in performance. I think they need to read a physics or chemistry book. Or better yet, drive your car hard on a track and then see if you prefer more rotor material or not.

While I agree with you on getting OEM / solid vented rotors over drilled and/or slotted - i must say that cracking of a rotor is due mostly in the quality or fabrication of how a rotor was drilled or slotted. The cheap ebay rotors that are drilled after casting will crack, whereas cast-drilled during the formation of the rotor is less likely not to crack. The other drawback to drilled/slotted rotors is when you have to resurface as this will be more expensive / timely job to do.

sheepdog · « **Reply #9 on:** November 21, 2006, 09:52:05 PM »

I have heard of good rotors cracking as well. Brembos in particular.

On street car, stock rotors should be more than enough, especially when combined with some good pads and stainless lines.

As for pads, I really like the Axxis Ultimates. They last forever (I expect to get 30k from them at least), grip great even when cold, and have good initial bite. Only had them fade once and that was under extreme circumstances and they still stopped fine. I am putting them on my other car soon as well.

silverblades181 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 22, 2006, 01:29:25 AM »

stock rotors with pagid pads. If I ever upgrade it will be to SS lines and Massive brakes from Lee, that and a bigger master cylinder. My friend has that setup and it's track proven...very good product.

Pedro · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2006, 12:31:58 AM »

who has the best price on SS brake lines?

i'm still undecided on the pads but i would like to go with ones people have already used and can tell me they have good experience with them.

slotted or cross drilled would be nice but would most like be used for looks as of right now. ill probably end up getting a higher quality OEM.

gunsmoke · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2006, 04:18:54 AM »

check out http://www.turnermotorsport.com 99$ for ss brake lines and 55$ for Hawk HPS pads. you won't find better prices for those products...

318-is · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2006, 09:40:22 PM »

I have ATE power discs at the front, pagid fast road pads all round (i think they're grea) and motul RBF 600 brake fluid; im saving up for braided hoses. Iv recently acquired a 25mm 750i brake servo; not exactly sure what is involved with fitting it or it will be any decent or if il need a brake bias

what MC's are you guys running?

Choking Hazard · « **Reply #14 on:** November 24, 2006, 01:03:17 AM »

OK,
I BS you. I really like my e-bay unknown brand slotted totors. They are drilled and chamfered. The bling factor is really high, and when I apply the brakes (not "breaks") there is a neat buzzing sound of pads on the rotors. I'm not going autocrossing soon so I'm not worried about actual structural failure.They were only like $15 or $20 each to drilland stress release. I've had 'em about a year and have no warping or cracking yet...

Author Topic: What brake setup are you using? (Read 9698 times)

///Motorsport

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