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I asked for opinions on this subject and got responses....and I appreciate that. But if/when someone happens to disagree, things seem to get rather testy. If ever to a rally/road course race, take a look at the rotors. Bet you see a bunch of drilled & slotted rotors. But perhaps they are just there for show....who knows?
My opinion. Drilled and slotted rotors may have a benefit in a race/rally/track application. But, for a daily driver commuter car you'll probably never see any benefit from them. They will look good though.
If you're looking for better performance, just do the larger SS rotor upgrade. AND you could even go drilled and slotted with those too.
I added a few links. The point is drilled might even be dangerous under some circumstances, slotted might help keep the pads from glazing. cooling is done by venting.
If you go to a car show you will see lots of drilled and slotted; does that prove something?
If anyone is getting testy, it isn't me, Sorry to break your misconceptions.
Out of context, and out of hand.
In all reality it’s up to you, get what ever you want , but do please report back you experience with your choice and how that set up works for you
Well, yet another discussion that goes off the rails - this time about slotted/drilled rotors vrs std rotors (which has already been discussed several times, and most have ended up the same way this one has).
Who the heck cares - if one wants to go either way, just go for it. Like they said in the the last paragraph of the Good-Guys article -
"So we seem to be back to the idea that the major issue in brake system heat transfer is the rotor mass. Outgassing of heated brake pads is not an issue in any conceivable street application. Therefore, drilling the rotors may cause a very small loss of braking power, rather than an increase. But, we may be over thinking a small issue. The consensus among experts is that there will be little effect either way in the real world. So, if you like the way they look, go for it. You’ll have the racy look, and the car should stop just fine. "
I don't care a rats behind about how my brake rotors look. And I've never done any research on how effective drilled & slotted rotors are. Merely observed what most of the rally/road course boys run, and just assumed they might have a clue on the subject. As I said earlier I only considered them because of the mountain driving I do. I've experienced brake fade at times....and it gets your attention. Thought perhaps there might be something better than stock out there. Apparently I was mistaken.
As I said in post #14, why not just go with the larger rotor SS upgrade ? Several members on this site have done it and can attest to it. (Oldblue for 1)
Based on your 1st post of 77k miles and the original brakes/rotors still look good, it doesn't appear that you're that hard on brakes anyhow.
I think there are a few threads regarding that upgrade. Maybe even a Sticky thread. I believe the parts needed are even in the Common Parts List.
