I am going to get new rotors and pads...looking for direct replacements. I am currently looking at the performance cross drilled and slotted rotors from R1 (they have 2 types for the wk, and these are the higher-end ones I cant remember exact name), and get the performance pads for the fronts and the pasi-ceramic pads for the rears. I want to get better performance, mainly for the fronts, and reduce the brake dust mainly for the rears. My rears really give off a lot of dust and I need to change that
I am open to suggestions...direct replacement rotors that will have good performance and build quality, with a combo of performance pads and slightly-less dust for rears...or if you know of a good combo pad with performance and dust reduction I am open to that too
I recently read a review on rotors in general online from a race car driver who said that slotted rotors are no good. I can't find the article but he said all you're doing is creating faster pad wear.
It was a really good article because the different style rotors were tested on Le mans cars. I wish I could find the article dammit.
His conclusion was that only cross-drilled is the way to go.
Somebody might counter post with a different opinion. The article I read was a reliable source.
I recently read a review on rotors in general online from a race car driver who said that slotted rotors are no good. I can't find the article but he said all you're doing is creating faster pad wear.
It was a really good article because the different style rotors were tested on Le mans cars. I wish I could find the article dammit.
His conclusion was that only cross-drilled is the way to go.
Somebody might counter post with a different opinion. The article I read was a reliable source.
I read something similar. As I understand it the slots are to shave the rotors to clear any glazing caused by extreme temperatures. Which explains why they would wear the pads faster.
That being said, I have slotted rotors. lol And love them. I have been running Ebc Slotted / Dimpled rotors with Raybestos ceramic pads for a few years now. My OEM rotors warped at 19,000 miles. I've had these ever since, I've gotton about 70,000 miles out of them.(had them cut once and I had to clean them once). This combo seems to work pretty well. Good bite and minimal dust. I had EBC Green Stuff pads for a while but wasn't impressed with them. In the back I have the Raybestos on standard rotors.
R1 is the be-all-end-all IMHO... they ROCK. I had a set from Steve at R1 and when i finally have the cash, i'll have another set for my SRT. I won't go anywhere near anyone else.
I don't know the machine. I know a guy. lol I left them by the back door on my way to work and they were sitting by the back door when I stopped by at the end of the day. I don't ask questions.
They probably didn't even need to be cut. More then likely they needed a good cleaning like I did the second time. brake dust deposits in the dimples and slots then heats up and hardens. It kinda looks like welding slag.
Having raced myself for several years I'll 2nd the slotted rotors no-go comment. Granted generally speaking we're usually using matched set carbon setups, but even when racing on "regular steels" we only used drilled. The thing you need to be wary about is how they are drilled. Having old jo bob do it with a drill press is asking for disaster(90% of Ebay rotors). They need to be cryo treated and drille per a CAD setup to ensure the stresses and heat are dispersed evenly across the rotor. Cheap drilled rotors will show tiny fissures/cracks around the holes after a few thousands miles.
On that note you can cut drilled rotors, just be prepared to buy your buddy a new bit if he isn't very careful. We ended up breaking bits about 20% of the time when cutting them. The trick is to go very slow and shave a very small amount each pass. In general we'd end up doing 5-6 passes(normally you'd do 2) when cutting a relatively flat rotor. If its severly warped you might as well forget it as it would take 2 days to cut and you'd probably go through atleast 2 bits in the process.
I'm currently using R1's also. Great stuff...big improvement over the stock SRT brakes. Currently running stoptech pads which have been on for over a year now, and they have definitely reduced brake dust over the stockers.
brad go with r1 rotors and wagner thermo quiets. you're not racing or anything close to that so that is more than you need. you will get performance and no dust with them AND MOST IMPORTANTLY NO SQUEEKING!!!!
make sure you bed them in properly and put antiseize on the ends of the pads when installing!!!
Slotted are the way to go. I've got Stillens and they are awesome. I put on pads and rotors and there was definately a noticeable difference. Had them on for about 30,000 miles and they have rocked!
If you're running significantly bigger/heavier tires, racing, or towing big loads through mountains every day then I'd say the R1 combo is worth it. Otherwise the Thermoquiets are more than capable of handling most everyday driving conditions(even spirited ones) and occasional towing. Order them off the advance website and make sure to find a promo code. Right now they are running 20% off plus $50 off your next $100 purchase. Just make sure to also get a bottle of their synthetic caliper lube/anti-squeal as the thermos tend to be a bit sensitive to vibration noise/squeal. Hopefully you can cut your rotors. If you need new ones I would stick with the mopars. Whatever you do DO NOT get the value line rotors..
Hi, I have a 07 wk 4.7L Flex and looking into geting R1 rotors with wangner thermoquiet pads. Now im on R1's website and what do i select under "specs" under make, model, year? It says exc srt8 or srt8. I dont have srt8.
Im looking for somthing that will help with stoping power because of all my extra weight in the back, also my oem rotors are warped and have 80k on them. For some of you that dont know I got the loudest WK. have about 1800lb in stereo equipment.
This is what im talking about. I need some braking power to stop this tank. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXLLGuxF2ug
If you like to see more of my setup thats my yt account and just look around
Now Im on a buget since I just lost my job on christmas eve
Any parts number or links whould be very helpful on what will fit and work on my wk. Thanks
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