Looking for opinions on replacement rotors

Signal 2 · 12-03-2008, 07:42 PM

While the friction surface and veins of my stock rotors are in decent shape, they're definitely looking like 15 yr old rotors and it's bugging me. Figured I'd replace them over the winter while the car is up anyway. Looking at the various options for stock size replacement I'm seeing EBC, PowerSlot, RB and a few others. I do the occassional autoX but primary use of the car is on the street. I'm leaning toward slots but not drilled. Anyone care to chime in on recommendations?

JL1RX7 · 12-03-2008, 08:05 PM

Well I always post up in these about cquence rotors. I got the cross dimmpled and slotted ones on a group buy. Had them about a year and my car has sat more than driven, but no major issues. Great customer service and I know if ten people buy at the same time he uses the group buy code. I can send pics of them on my vert if you want.

Brent · 12-03-2008, 10:54 PM

I think stock replacements will be more than sufficient.

Signal 2 · 12-08-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JL1RX7

Well I always post up in these about cquence rotors.....I can send pics of them on my vert if you want.

Found their website. Never heard of these previously, but will keep in mind. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Brent

I think stock replacements will be more than sufficient.

Performance-wise, I agree OEM would do just fine...especially with upgraded pads. But for the price of OEM, I'd like to upgrade at least for a set that are coated. I've seen OEM that are only about a year old that don't look much better than what I have. Mine aren't worn out. I don't think they've ever been turned either. They just look nasty behind the wheels. May sound shallow to some, but like I said, it bugs me.

Rogue_Wulff · 12-09-2008, 01:57 PM

I've got a a set of the CQuence slotted rotors for my GSL-SE. They look good, but I cannot comment about how they work. They're still in the box they were shipped in, the previous owner threw them in when I got the car. The stockers are still in decent shape, and work fine for autox, so it may be a while before I get around to installing them.
I know the CQuence products are plated, so they *should* resist looking nasty for quite some time.

jkstill · 12-11-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent

I think stock replacements will be more than sufficient.

I would concur.

I tracked my stock rotors, and they performed rather well.

After replacing the fronts with drilled/slotted Brembos, and similar Ferodo's on the rear, it seemed to me that it was taking longer to brake during a track day.

The drilled/slotted rotors will shorten brake pad life. I completely destroyed a set of front pads in about 1.5 track days with the rotors.

Granted the Brembo rotors looked nice, but I don't think they worked any better.

Moot point now for me, as the fronts are 12.75 inch Coleman's with Wilwood SL6 calipers and Porterfield R4 pads. These work very well on track days.

albertomg · 01-08-2009, 06:37 PM

I really like these Centric rotors from Zeckhausen racing (east coast) or Pro Parts (west coast)
http://zeckhausen.com/Mazda/RX-7_Gen3.htm

MaczPayne · 01-11-2009, 05:25 AM

Spent the whole day at Buttonwillow Raceway Park during the summer with my Cquence rotors. They did pretty well I must say. I wouldn't say that they're much better than blanks though. I got mine because they were priced well, local, and I needed a set asap. Brake fade was minimal, and there were no signs of cracking or warping after 15-20 minute sessions.

Some info:
Cquence slotted/dimpled
Hawk HPS all around
ATE Super Blue fluid
Mazdatrix SS brake lines

Kentetsu · 01-12-2009, 07:35 AM

I bought discs for all four wheels from Rockauto. Just got some of the cheapest they had, I believe they were about $15.00 each. Came in Brembo boxes, and were stamped Brembo, but who knows. They are coated, and have performed great for nearly a year now coupled with the Hawk pads I got from Billy. Even the hardest driving during autocross, or panic stops from highway speeds, I haven't had a single issue with them.

Sure, you can spend a bunch more money for rotors that will work better, but will the difference in performance really be worth the difference in cost? Hell, I've still got to feed the family, you know?

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***Herblenny*** · 01-12-2009, 07:59 AM

Jim, I have some powerslots if you are interested.. $300+ shipping.

cewrx7r1 · 01-14-2009, 08:50 AM

For upgraded or stock rotors, go with RACING BRAKE. Both have directional vanes for better cooling.

12-03-2008, 07:42 PM	#1
Signal 2 Viable Fossil Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mid-West iTrader: (0) Posts: 199 Rep Power: 17	Looking for opinions on replacement rotors While the friction surface and veins of my stock rotors are in decent shape, they're definitely looking like 15 yr old rotors and it's bugging me. Figured I'd replace them over the winter while the car is up anyway. Looking at the various options for stock size replacement I'm seeing EBC, PowerSlot, RB and a few others. I do the occassional autoX but primary use of the car is on the street. I'm leaning toward slots but not drilled. Anyone care to chime in on recommendations? __________________ Jim VR R1 FD

12-03-2008, 10:54 PM	#3
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (4) Posts: 839 Rep Power: 17	I think stock replacements will be more than sufficient. __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM

01-11-2009, 05:25 AM	#8
MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal iTrader: (1) Posts: 442 Rep Power: 17	Spent the whole day at Buttonwillow Raceway Park during the summer with my Cquence rotors. They did pretty well I must say. I wouldn't say that they're much better than blanks though. I got mine because they were priced well, local, and I needed a set asap. Brake fade was minimal, and there were no signs of cracking or warping after 15-20 minute sessions. Some info: Cquence slotted/dimpled Hawk HPS all around ATE Super Blue fluid Mazdatrix SS brake lines __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works!

01-12-2009, 07:35 AM	#9
Kentetsu RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan iTrader: (1) Posts: 530 Rep Power: 17	I bought discs for all four wheels from Rockauto. Just got some of the cheapest they had, I believe they were about $15.00 each. Came in Brembo boxes, and were stamped Brembo, but who knows. They are coated, and have performed great for nearly a year now coupled with the Hawk pads I got from Billy. Even the hardest driving during autocross, or panic stops from highway speeds, I haven't had a single issue with them. Sure, you can spend a bunch more money for rotors that will work better, but will the difference in performance really be worth the difference in cost? Hell, I've still got to feed the family, you know? . __________________ "Learn from the past, or it will become your future...." '85 GS 12a + LSD/Sterling carb/Respeed coilovers/Respeed front swaybar/Respeed adj. rear spring perches/Illuminas/Bilsteins on rear AutoX vids @ http://www.youtube.com/user/Kentetsu1

01-12-2009, 07:59 AM	#10
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Jim, I have some powerslots if you are interested.. $300+ shipping. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

12-03-2008, 08:05 PM	#2
JL1RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Front Royal, VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 487 Rep Power: 17	Well I always post up in these about cquence rotors. I got the cross dimmpled and slotted ones on a group buy. Had them about a year and my car has sat more than driven, but no major issues. Great customer service and I know if ten people buy at the same time he uses the group buy code. I can send pics of them on my vert if you want.

12-09-2008, 01:57 PM	#5
Rogue_Wulff Non Member Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 310 Rep Power: 17	I've got a a set of the CQuence slotted rotors for my GSL-SE. They look good, but I cannot comment about how they work. They're still in the box they were shipped in, the previous owner threw them in when I got the car. The stockers are still in decent shape, and work fine for autox, so it may be a while before I get around to installing them. I know the CQuence products are plated, so they should resist looking nasty for quite some time.

01-08-2009, 06:37 PM	#7
albertomg Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area CA iTrader: (0) Posts: 91 Rep Power: 17	I really like these Centric rotors from Zeckhausen racing (east coast) or Pro Parts (west coast) http://zeckhausen.com/Mazda/RX-7_Gen3.htm

01-14-2009, 08:50 AM	#11
cewrx7r1 The Judge Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 196 Rep Power: 17	For upgraded or stock rotors, go with RACING BRAKE. Both have directional vanes for better cooling.