Brake rotor choices... which one?

My5ABaby · 06-27-2008, 10:50 AM

I'm going to be buying some new front brake rotors and I'm curious to see if anyone has experience with any of these brands (or if it matters). All of these are from Autozone, Advance, and O'Reilly.

My options are:
Beck Arnley: 31.99
Duralast: 28.99
Wearever: 28.98
Bendix: 79.48
Raybestos: 19.99
Wagner: 46.99
Brembo: 38.40

djmtsu · 06-27-2008, 11:33 AM

I work for Beck/Arnley. Therefore they are the best.

Seriously though, we don't deal in inferior parts. They have to all exceed the OE specs, not just meet the OE specs.

My5ABaby · 06-27-2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu

I work for Beck/Arnley. Therefore they are the best.

Seriously though, we don't deal in inferior parts. They have to all exceed the OE specs, not just meet the OE specs.

Sounds like a plan then.

JL1RX7 · 06-27-2008, 12:40 PM

If you can find ten people to get cquence rotors they are not bad. I got the cross dimmpled and slotted for about 180 for all four shipped from cali to virginia. If not they about fifty bucks more. Had them for about six months and love them so far.

Phoenix7 · 06-27-2008, 01:22 PM

Just get the brembo blanks or the BECKS (i've never heard of them but the guy above recommends them). OEM replacement and cheap.

Since we're on the topic of rotors:

Are tehre benefits to drilled and/or slotted rotors? I'm un der the impression that the holes help relieve heat and reduce brake fade but are there really reliability and cracking issues with them?? I've never had a problem but I'd like your input.

djmtsu · 06-27-2008, 01:36 PM

In my opinion, they are not worth it for a street car. Yeah, they might look cool, and impress your friends, but not necessary for most. And I have had too many friends use them on a DD and get the cracking around the holes.

The stock rotors (mostly the calipers) do a fantastic job at bringing the car down from speed.

TehMonkay · 06-27-2008, 03:13 PM

drilled/slotted crack when road racing, unless theyre very very whell made.

Napa sells blanks that are made in italy(i have some at home) i would try those or brembo.

MaczPayne · 06-27-2008, 03:23 PM

I have the cquence dimpled(not drilled!)/slotted rotors. We'll see how they do on July 13 at Buttonwillow

WE3RX7 · 06-27-2008, 04:15 PM

I prefer slotted over drilled as drilled does seem to be more prone to cracking. Slotted gives better initial bite.

On the rally car we went with brembo blanks - higher than OE but no holes or slots to get dirt/grime caught up and cause delayed brake response!

I think like others have mentioned, for a street car a nice blank rotor from a superior company and good HPS pads from Hawk, and you're set.

Phoenix7 · 06-27-2008, 04:40 PM

we have the drilled rotors and they held up fine at thunderhill but I still don't know if I should expect cracking or damage in the future.

RETed · 06-27-2008, 10:17 PM

Just say no to cross drilled brake rotors.

-Ted

Phoenix7 · 06-28-2008, 01:45 AM

any more details?

JL1RX7 · 06-28-2008, 04:07 AM

So far I have not noticed any cracking or the like on mine. My car is a DD not a track car so I know the rotoars are more show than anything else. But What I have noticed is a sharper intial bite, shorter stopping distance and better brake pedal feel. I did the SS brake lines, new master, new fluid, Hawk HPS in front, ceramic advance auto pads in the back. So other than rebuilding the calipers my system was reworked.

RETed · 06-29-2008, 01:08 AM

http://www.scirocco.org/faq/brakes/p...n/pfpage4.html

Click on the buried link about "Those Poor Rotors".

-Ted

Phoenix7 · 06-29-2008, 04:14 AM

So you're telling me that brake fade or "gassing," as that guy calls it,is no longer a factor in modern (60s+) cars? I don't believe that for one second.

06-27-2008, 10:50 AM	#1
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	Brake rotor choices... which one? I'm going to be buying some new front brake rotors and I'm curious to see if anyone has experience with any of these brands (or if it matters). All of these are from Autozone, Advance, and O'Reilly. My options are: Beck Arnley: 31.99 Duralast: 28.99 Wearever: 28.98 Bendix: 79.48 Raybestos: 19.99 Wagner: 46.99 Brembo: 38.40 __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

06-27-2008, 11:33 AM	#2
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	I work for Beck/Arnley. Therefore they are the best. Seriously though, we don't deal in inferior parts. They have to all exceed the OE specs, not just meet the OE specs. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

06-27-2008, 01:36 PM	#6
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	In my opinion, they are not worth it for a street car. Yeah, they might look cool, and impress your friends, but not necessary for most. And I have had too many friends use them on a DD and get the cracking around the holes. The stock rotors (mostly the calipers) do a fantastic job at bringing the car down from speed. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

06-27-2008, 03:13 PM	#7
TehMonkay Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 302 Rep Power: 18	drilled/slotted crack when road racing, unless theyre very very whell made. Napa sells blanks that are made in italy(i have some at home) i would try those or brembo. __________________ My car blows up everytime I start it, it's rotary

06-27-2008, 03:23 PM	#8
MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal Posts: 442 Rep Power: 18	I have the cquence dimpled(not drilled!)/slotted rotors. We'll see how they do on July 13 at Buttonwillow __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works!

06-27-2008, 12:40 PM	#4
JL1RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Front Royal, VA Posts: 487 Rep Power: 18	If you can find ten people to get cquence rotors they are not bad. I got the cross dimmpled and slotted for about 180 for all four shipped from cali to virginia. If not they about fifty bucks more. Had them for about six months and love them so far.

06-27-2008, 04:15 PM	#9
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	I prefer slotted over drilled as drilled does seem to be more prone to cracking. Slotted gives better initial bite. On the rally car we went with brembo blanks - higher than OE but no holes or slots to get dirt/grime caught up and cause delayed brake response! I think like others have mentioned, for a street car a nice blank rotor from a superior company and good HPS pads from Hawk, and you're set.

06-28-2008, 04:07 AM	#13
JL1RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Front Royal, VA Posts: 487 Rep Power: 18	So far I have not noticed any cracking or the like on mine. My car is a DD not a track car so I know the rotoars are more show than anything else. But What I have noticed is a sharper intial bite, shorter stopping distance and better brake pedal feel. I did the SS brake lines, new master, new fluid, Hawk HPS in front, ceramic advance auto pads in the back. So other than rebuilding the calipers my system was reworked.