Thread: Solid vs slotted for pulsation

I have always had an issue with warping the ft rotors although the last time they didn't warp for a year with EBC red and Brembo regular rotors. I probably warped them after replacing a wheel bearing due to a broken ABS wire.

I am going to take this occasion to do the 12" upgrade and am leaning towards slotted rotors because I plan on doing auto cross and hopefully some track time. It makes sense to me that the slotted rotors wouldn't be as prone to warpage then the regular rotors, has anyone noticed this or heard differently? Thank you

Taking off the pads, sanding them down a little and doing the whole multiple stop thing? No. I want to upgrade now anyway.

Originally Posted by matt5112

Also you might want to take off the dust shields and run 12" rotors if heat is a legitimate concern.

My only concern with removing the shields is in the wet.

Originally Posted by MBruneaux

My only concern with removing the shields is in the wet.

what? i dont know how this statement makes sense.

Originally Posted by Bio248

what? i dont know how this statement makes sense.

I've seen on some cars when the owner removed the "heat shield" from their brake assemblies that they complained about the rotors getting wet in the rain and losing the initial bite until they dry out. Maybe that wouldn't be an issue on these cars.

you do realize that after youre moving for a little while the rotors are so damn hot that water immediately evaporates when it touches them....right?

If you're keeping your SP calipers I can sell you my 04 caliper brackets for your upgrade.

Yoooo CT huh? Where in Ct?

I'll make you an offer. Come on over and we'll go out to try and warp my rotors. From there, decide what you'd like to buy.

F Body with some good rotors/pads is treating me right...It's a year since I installed them. Whatcha say... wanna beat the piss outta a car?

Ed (WOTGTP), you in? We'll see if we can make you pass out from the deceleration.

Originally Posted by RyanL

wait so does the front brake originally have dust/heat shields? because i have this problem big time and i hate it. if cruising on the high way while raining i have to keep my distance cuz i have to wait for the discs to dry before the pads can bite.

I've never heard of, or had this problem.

Im running 12" drilled and slotted with tq stars, and when raining I have to keep my distance as well. after about 3-5 seconds of firm pressure they will dry out and bite, but its a bit nerve racking at first lol

hey i had that problem today

Originally Posted by BillBoost37

Yoooo CT huh? Where in Ct?

I'll make you an offer. Come on over and we'll go out to try and warp my rotors. From there, decide what you'd like to buy.

F Body with some good rotors/pads is treating me right...It's a year since I installed them. Whatcha say... wanna beat the piss outta a car?

Ed (WOTGTP), you in? We'll see if we can make you pass out from the deceleration.

I found a set of front MC SS calipers and brackets, looks like they are dual piston.

Originally Posted by Bio248

you do realize that after youre moving for a little while the rotors are so damn hot that water immediately evaporates when it touches them....right?

I have experienced the wet rotor issue, especially cruising on the highway in the rain. Brakes haven't been applied for a few miles then granny changes lanes at 40 MPH and there's no bite.

Originally Posted by MBruneaux

I found a set of front MC SS calipers and brackets, looks like they are dual piston.

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