This may be a stupid question but I'm not all that familiar with Brembos. I need to change my brake pads... Can the stock Brembo Rotors be cut? Or do I have to change the rotors and pads at the same time? I've done plenty of brake jobs before but not with Brembos. Help is appreciated.

 

Yes they can, but not by much.

Are you sure you need to turn them? I usually just but on new pads and drive...

 

You don't have to get the rotors turned when replacing the pads.

Over time, your OE pads deposit pad material onto the rotor. Turning the rotors takes that material off and you get to start off with a clean slate, but a thinner rotor. At that point you should bed-in the pads again.

If you are changing pad materials, a bed-in is required to obtain the most optimal performance. Same if you get new rotors.
-H

 

yea im thinking of getting the OEM pads....i dont like what i read on here about the HAWKs...

 

If you do get you rotors turned there is a miminumn thickness stamped on your rotors, a good shop will know the limit not to go past.

 

Try the EBC Red Stuff pads, I have used them many times in the past and they work awesome. I am getting ready to remove my Hawks and slap the Reds on.

 

If you need new rotors the Brembo Sport replacement rotors are very nice, available drilled or slotted and much cheaper than OEM

 

You should also look at the EBC rotors. Slotted and Dimpled so they don't have the problems that cross drilled rotors experience over time. I will also be changing out to those in the future once my rotors are done with.

The EBC rotors are not very expensive either.

 

Has anyone else head this???

I was told that the dimpled rotors are a bad idea. Especially in the rain.
The purpose of drilling or slotting was originally to vent gasses produce by asbestos based pads. Now and days pads don't create the gasses that they used to so it's nor really an issue.
The problem with the dimpled discs, especially in the rain, is that when water hits a hot disc is immediately boils, producing a gas that has no room to escape. The effect is that the water traped in the dimples, under the pad, create the gas and lift the pad aways from the rotor.

This is only what I heard. I makes perfect sence but is it really an issue???

 

When I drive in the rain, my wheels are pretty dry from the heat from the rotors. Only the lip is wet when I stop.

Any water not vaporized from the heat will probably just fly off from the spinning rotor...

I don't see why dippled rotors would be "worse" than a plain or slotted or drilled on in that respect.

 

I want to know more about which is better between slotted or drilled? I was looking into the brembo replacement rotors and cant decide which way to go. I want someone to explain some more positives and negatives for me please!!

From my previous knowledge I know that slotted provide better bite and drilled provide better brake cooling. I guess which is better and will last longer?

Thanks

 

Slotted more durable for track use, drilled tend to crack at the holes requiring earlier replacemnent.

Drilled very slightly lighter in weight.

The performance is the same drilled or slotted as far as enhanced water, debris and gas clearance from the disc surface compared to a smooth disc.

The looks decisions are up to you...

 

That is exactly what I wanted to know!!

Thanks a ton!!!

Slotted it is!

 

Plain rotors are still unbeatable for durability and performance.