Slotted Disc Rotors

[Hondasteam]

Anyone uses direct fit replacement slotted disc rotors? What is the improvement gain like? I only come across Brembo & TRW slotted for Honda Stream RN6.

 

Thanks.

[Vega]

For day to day driving, you wont feel any different.

[Throttle2]

Even hard driving on the track, slotted disc wont make too much difference.

Definitely cannot feel difference

 

Want to feel the difference withoutpaying much, replace hoses to steel braided ones.

It can improve braking significantly.

[Hamburger]

I m on slotted + dimple

 

its rather noisy like a big fan howling sound when brake is applied.

Even hard driving on the track, slotted disc wont make too much difference.

Definitely cannot feel difference

 

Want to feel the difference withoutpaying much, replace hoses to steel braided ones.

It can improve braking significantly.

it only improve the feel factor. Still a good investment over a rubber hose.

[Porker]

Why do you need a brake upgrade if the engine power output remains the same?

[Ivanpaseo]

want better brake on stock setup use ceramic compound brake pad.

[Ichibawa]

Improvement is not that significant if you want noticeable stopping power but it does increases brake pad wear rate.

[Unfair]

Same size slotted no difference in stopping power.

Brake pads will wear faster. Useful only when tracking.

 

Upsize the rotors instead. That will improve stopping power.

[Hondasteam]

Rather impressed with some of the gurus' feedback (but still cannot praise below 25 points) such as up-size rotor, change to stainless steel brake hose (but didn't know it wud cause loud howling sound), using ceramic brake pad etc.

 

Stock braking power is kind of lacking, especially during emergency & fully-loaded. I'm looking @ anything around 20% improvement gain is considered substantial without burning a hole in my pocket.

[Ghostrider]

Anyone uses direct fit replacement slotted disc rotors? What is the improvement gain like? I only come across Brembo & TRW slotted for Honda Stream RN6.

 

Thanks.

 

Better bite from the pads cos the slotted groves will shave off the surface of the pads....good especially when you do hard braking and brake glaze set in.

 

Bad thing is get ready to wash your rims regularly cos brake dust builds on your rims very quickly.

 

Off course having bigger brake kits is nice...but do what out cos your current rims may not fit and there is the issue of your spare tyre cannot be used.

 

EG...my Rex if I get a front puncture...I have to swap the rear with the front and use the spare on the back...cos the spare tyre cannot clear the 4pot brakes up front.

[Eyke]

Stock braking power is kind of lacking, especially during emergency & fully-loaded. I'm looking @ anything around 20% improvement gain is considered substantial without burning a hole in my pocket.

 

if want shorter braking distance then use better tyres and brake pads.

 

doubt you can get 20% improvement through playing with brakes alone.

[AlanZ]

The slotted rotor helps air ventilation and expel heat. Meaning the rotors should run cooler faster. Useful if you always do a lot of hard braking like track.

[Nzy]

Rather impressed with some of the gurus' feedback (but still cannot praise below 25 points) such as up-size rotor, change to stainless steel brake hose (but didn't know it wud cause loud howling sound), using ceramic brake pad etc.

 

Stock braking power is kind of lacking, especially during emergency & fully-loaded. I'm looking @ anything around 20% improvement gain is considered substantial without burning a hole in my pocket.

 

Changing to better tires will probably be the easiest and cheapest way to improve braking performance.

[Mockngbrd]

Rather impressed with some of the gurus' feedback (but still cannot praise below 25 points) such as up-size rotor, change to stainless steel brake hose (but didn't know it wud cause loud howling sound), using ceramic brake pad etc.

 

Stock braking power is kind of lacking, especially during emergency & fully-loaded. I'm looking @ anything around 20% improvement gain is considered substantial without burning a hole in my pocket.

 

just change your pads. simi slotted simi drilled... those won't improve braking performance on street driving. biggest gain is chio chio only.

[Ghostrider]

 

just change your pads. simi slotted simi drilled... those won't improve braking performance on street driving. biggest gain is chio chio only.

 

Better brakes would be appreciated until you managed to stop mm from a potential accident.

 

Its like insurance...buy medical insurance is like throwing good money into the drain if you are healthy...only when one falls ill...then one would appreciate having adequate insurance coverage.

[LoverofCar]

If the car travel such great speed..the slot and holes will help to reduce heat and glow...daily driving...don't think much diff...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2Q4OpGCfME

[Holdenutessv]

Slotted/ cross-drilled whatever stuff is mostly cosmetic. They do dissipate heat much faster than conventional rotors. However, you won't be going fast enough to utilize that advantage.

 

Change brake pads, larger rotors/calipers .etc

[Eyke]

Slotted/ cross-drilled whatever stuff is mostly cosmetic. They do dissipate heat much faster than conventional rotors.

 

nope, less material to soak and dissipate heat...