While my car is in the shop with a $4500 repair job (don't ask), and since the rotors are warped, I figured I'd shop around for some rotors to cheer me up. I've been doing alittle research and I think slotted rotors are my best fit to suit my daily driving needs. Anyone have any experience with a particular brand/style of rotor they recommend? Suggestions welcome.

Heres what I've been looking at:

https://www.stillen.com/brakes/brake...initi-g37.html

https://www.z1motorsports.com/brakes...rs-p-7025.html

 

Z1 2 peice all day! Sheds 10lbs per corner

 

I agree completely, my only concern is the durability and longevity of their two piece rotors. Also might give stillen a call to see how much their rotors weigh.

 

I went with the Z1 Motorsports slotted one-piece rotors for my Akebono upgrade. The rotor hats are already coated black, so you won't have to worry about any unsightly rust. I don't think you can go wrong with them. (Most rotors are the same anyways, unless you go the eBay route. But whether it's StopTech, Z1, CZP, or even Centric rotors) you should be fine.




I believe the 10lbs weight saving is only for the front rotors. The rears are 6lbs I believe, but who cares. Nice reduction in rotational mass either way.

 

I went with StopTech drilled and slotted. They've been on the car for a few years and last week i ordered a new set of fronts to replace them again. Two piece would be nice but the price lol.

 

^^You wore out pads and rotors in 2 years?? How many miles? Do you brake aggressively?

 

I have to check my log book where it's written down... But i think it was more than 2 years. I do drive it pretty hard lol.

 

Adding this to help someone who's looking for cheaper options.

I bought these http://www.ebay.com/itm/302103495546?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT like two weeks ago.
Price is higher now, I purchased them for 160+15$ shipping, heck of a deal because rock auto and carId had it for 230-245$.
Came in a stoptech box




so far they are excellent, good stopping power, great bite + they look good to me
they are not fancy looking like slotted rotors but they have good black accents.

 

StopTech uses Centric (parent company) blanks to make their rotors anyways!

 

Stoptech drilled & slotted rotors. That's what I'm running on my car now and I love them.

 

If you just daily drive your car there is no need for slotted or 2pc. rotors unless you just like the way they look. Because of safety standards you can pretty much buy any decent replacement rotor and be just fine for daily driving.

If you are considering tracking the car, then you may want to consider Stillen or Z1 rotors.

 

For spirited daily driving hard to go wrong w/ Centric Premium rotors and Hawk HPS 5.0 pads, be sure they are the 5.0 though. That combo should hold up well for a solid daily driver. KNSbrakes.com is an excellent on site vendor and they'll take good care of you.

 

Was actually looking to order new brake pads, and i have ordered from KNS before and they sure are stand up fellas! I think i purchased from Ken before. What would you say is the difference between the 3 different HAWK pads? I want to purchase the 5.0 pads , but it shows that they only have them for the rear. Would it be fine to buy a different HAWK pad for the fronts?

 

Why are you shocked about wearing out pads and rotors in that time period? I typically go through them every 1-1.5 years. I also drive about 35k-40k yearly -_-

 

For the most part, yes. Street cars driven responsibly... there's no reason at all for a BBK and fancy brake parts, other than for looks and bragging rights. Simply put, the Akebono BBK is there for marketing, not for performance.

However, you do both. So if you were to put on your Daily Driver hat... don't you think losing 10 lbs of un-sprung, rotational mass at the front corners, and 6 lbs each in the rear, is something you would notice?

Here are two good reads:

Brake FAQ, mythbusting, and why you may not want a big brake upgrade | VW TDI forum, Audi, Porsche, and Chevy Cruze diesel forum

Go Faster with Lightweight Brake Rotors