Slotted rotors

[Andrey]

Noticed recently several slotted/cross drilled rotors on ebay. They claim to be covered with something (zink ?) to prevent surface rust. The question is for guyes/gals who use slotted/drilled rotors - do they get rusty ? do you feel increase in breaking power ? do you use special pads or stock will do ? noise issue ? What kind will you reccomend ? Need to use braided lines also ? thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EBC-B...spagenameZWD1V

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POWER...spagenameZWD1V

[mbeach]

The zinc plating prevents rust on all of the areas NOT swept by the pads. This means the sides of the rotor, the slots/holes, the vanes, and most importantly the "hats".
It also makes wheel and rotor removal much easier, as the rotors will no longer "stick" to the wheels.

Other than the plating, everything else (pads, fluid, lines) can stay just like stock. A slightly more agressive pad will wear through the plating faster (not a bad thing).

[Andrey]

thanks, what kind do you use ?

[Cyrk]

I have a set of PowerSlot Rotors w/ upgrade pads and Darlington Off-Road Stainless Steel Braided Brakelines ... very happy with them and no rust.

Got the rotors from here:
http://www.truckperformance.com/prod...&sf3=VEHICROSS

Got the SS Brake lines from here:
http://darlington-offroad.com/catego...?UCIDs=1134065

[mbeach]

I've used both Brembo and StopTech. Very good quality, but neither of them were plated, and both eventually rusted (each were protected by paint on the hats and edges, but heat killed the paint in a year or so).

The only plated rotors I've ever used were some eBay cheapies (irotors) on my S14, and R1Concepts on the Dragon. The rotors from irotors were not of good quality, but the plating held up nicely. The rotors from R1Concepts looked and performed great however.

I guess that the bottom line is to get good rotors, the plating, if done properly, will prevent corrosion. I went out on a limb with the eBay rotors, and I'm batting .500. I think that either of your options (EBC and PowerSlot) will be suitable.

[Andrey]

I've used both Brembo and StopTech. Very good quality, but neither of them were plated, and both eventually rusted (each were protected by paint on the hats and edges, but heat killed the paint in a year or so).

The only plated rotors I've ever used were some eBay cheapies (irotors) on my S14, and R1Concepts on the Dragon. The rotors from irotors were not of good quality, but the plating held up nicely. The rotors from R1Concepts looked and performed great however.

I guess that the bottom line is to get good rotors, the plating, if done properly, will prevent corrosion. I went out on a limb with the eBay rotors, and I'm batting .500. I think that either of your options (EBC and PowerSlot) will be suitable.

Can you say some more on R1concepts ? noise ? vibration ? stock pads ? rust ? thanks

[Paul UK]

Hi,

increasing the scope of this thread a little, I need new front pads (may as well go for rear at the same time) but over here dealers don't recognise the vehicross as it's so rare and only grey imported. I've heard rumours that the brakes and pads are common with the trooper (or bighorn) - is this true? If not - or even if so - can anyone name the part # for the correct pads? Stock would be OK but I'd really like to go for something a bit better - any recommendations?

Thanks for your help
Paul

[E-ZooZoo One]

I've heard rumours that the brakes and pads are common with the trooper (or bighorn) - is this true?

According to a conversation that I had with Jerry Lemond this weekend...
YES, the 2nd Gen Trooper and VX brake components (rotors, pads, calipers, etc.) are 100% interchangeable.

[Tone]

I can supply you with EBC or SP Performance pads and rotors - email me if interested.

[Ruflyf]

Dont have a stock number yet, but I plan to replace mine with ceramic, they are somewhat smoother than conventional pads and the BIGGIE, !! say goodbye to brake dust.

[Tone]

EBC Red Stuff
Front DP7973
Rear - not avail

Green
Front DP6973
Rear DP6974