There's something that I'm hoping someone who is following this thread could answer: Aren't brake rotors made of cast iron? No even steel or any iron alloy, but simply iron? From my understanding this is intentionally done to provide the best heat cycling durability in a rotor and also the reason why they seem to rust almost instantly when exposed to water. That being the case; isn't an iron cast part fairly cheap to manufacture and differences in the quality of the metal irrelevant? If so, the question on the quality of a rotor would be based on percision and methods used in it's manufacturing.

 

Your absolutely right. Quality will also depend on the grade of raw-material iron being used, the presence of contaminants, the condition of the casting molds etc.

The process and heat treating the company employs will also determine what the final crystalline structure of the material is. Their process and machining tolerances will dictate the final quality of the product.

Basically, the best product will come from the company which employs the best Quality Controls.

 

I guess if you just need brakes to beat on.. lolz

 

I'll be picking a set of these up very soon, in my opinion brakes are just like anything else you buy, they are made by the same people with differant names. these rotors are probably cast in the same molds that companys like stoptech uses, they just don't have that brand name stamped on em.

 

Just to get something out about x-drilled rotors. X-drilled rotors started on race cars as a weight reduction mod. It is just for looks. They are also prone to crack easier than slotted rotors. I seen this happen a few times, once to myself.

scroll down to cracking.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_brake

 

Just ordered some of there slotted/drilled rotors. Should be here soon. Will post pics when i get them put on.

 

I just got mine in on Friday. Drilled & Sloted. They look pretty damn good.


Waiting for my pads and ill install them.

 

i used those 30$ el cheapo tirerack pads, very little dust vs stock pads.

 

What pads are those? do you have the link to those?

 

just enter your year and model...enter and scroll down


http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...rand=Satisfied

 

Perfect I just got my PADS today. I should be getting all 4 rotors/pads installed within a day or so.

R1Concepts Drilled/Slotted Rotors & EBC Redstuff Pads

Hope this setup works out good!?!?!?!?!?!

 

I second that~

 

I just got everything installed about 5 days ago..... They are great! I have been driving a bit rough just to get the feel of the new rotor/pad combo. And they work great. They are some new low price brand but theyve been great for the few days. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up on these rotors.

Incase you are wondering I have the R1 drilled and slotted with RedStuff pads.

I do get very minor brake squeel!! hopefully it goes away

 

mine don't squeal whatsoever with those canadian pads from day one. These crossdrilled rotors look sharp on my Z.

 

My OEM ones did as well for a week or so but then went away, so im hoping the same will happen this time as well. But Im overall satisfied

 

18 Days and counting and I still have not received my R1 Concepts Brakes.

My hawk pads from Z1 came in super fast however. Thanks Adam!

 

it took 13 working days for mine to arrive. It was worth the wait though.

 

Mine should have been here already...It was scheduled for shipment through Priority Mail last Monday...but turns out someone forgot to ship it for another 9 days.

 

figures...they might be low on stock.

 

Did you also get the zinc-ing done when you bought yours? I had the zinc coating added to mine, but I also bought a 1200 degree engine enamel I was going to spray on the rotor hat, to hold off on the rust.