Gr80 Neutral Newbie August 26, 2009 Share August 26, 2009 I was told by the shop opposite of p-- ---g that he can skim and slot lines (groove lines) on my odyssey front rotor disks brakes. He's charging for this work for $150 for both disks. Brand new slotted disk is $200+ per piece. My disks brakes have travelled about 39K km. But my questions for this process are : 1. Are my disk brakes able to perform after skimming and slotted of lines? 2. Can the OEM disk brakes able to stand the braking after skimming and slotted of lines? 3. Is this process worth or are there better solutions coz not willing to spend on 4 or 6 pot? Please advise. Thanks. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigershark1976 Turbocharged August 26, 2009 Share August 26, 2009 I was told by the shop opposite of p-- ---g that he can skim and slot lines (groove lines) on my odyssey front rotor disks brakes. He's charging for this work for $150 for both disks. Brand new slotted disk is $200+ per piece. My disks brakes have travelled about 39K km. But my questions for this process are : 1. Are my disk brakes able to perform after skimming and slotted of lines? 2. Can the OEM disk brakes able to stand the braking after skimming and slotted of lines? 3. Is this process worth or are there better solutions coz not willing to spend on 4 or 6 pot? Please advise. Thanks. People only skim their disk when something went wrong with the disk and its quite unlikely you have problem at 39K. As for slotting of disk, think carefully before you do it. It may increase your braking performance under constance hardbraking, eg, tracking, or if you stay at cameron where u need to brake very constantly... you wont feel much diff for usual driving. On the other hand, you are expose with crack disk if it is not done properly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_blade Turbocharged August 26, 2009 Share August 26, 2009 I wouldn't do anything to it unless there is something really wrong with the rotor. Even then, I would just replaced it. For slotted lines....better get new slotted rotor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear August 26, 2009 Share August 26, 2009 dont be like that HPB ad on tv , dunno how someone can come up such a c--k ad abt monkeys and peanuts i got 3 lines for u 1) u pay peanuts , u get a really gay and dumb monkey 2) he tell u that, cos he think u are that gay and dumb monkey 3) ur life is not worth peanuts, but he thinks since u are a gay and dumb monkey, might as well just feed u peanuts and leave u satisfied Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogelspinen Neutral Newbie August 26, 2009 Share August 26, 2009 Wow 200+ for OEM slotted rotors? Bro try jeep chee, my lancer I changed to enlarged slotted rotors + bracket to fit calipers + installation $430 nia. Its enlarged, not OEM size Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfair 3rd Gear August 26, 2009 Share August 26, 2009 Wow 200+ for OEM slotted rotors? Bro try jeep chee, my lancer I changed to enlarged slotted rotors + bracket to fit calipers + installation $430 nia. Its enlarged, not OEM size bro, how many mm is your enlarged rotors ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogelspinen Neutral Newbie August 26, 2009 Share August 26, 2009 303mm bro, wad's ur OEM size? Sry ah I nt very sure abt other car makes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaNibOy Clutched August 26, 2009 Share August 26, 2009 But if $150 for slotting is cheap. I was quoted more ex but end up nvr do also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogelspinen Neutral Newbie August 26, 2009 Share August 26, 2009 I always a bit scared to operate my stock parts, imagine if worksmanship screw up, u got nth to fall back on. Jialat! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaNibOy Clutched August 26, 2009 Share August 26, 2009 Tats y la. But the temptation is always there..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogelspinen Neutral Newbie August 26, 2009 Share August 26, 2009 Yup, but heard too many horror stories to scare me alr haha. Ppl rotor crack, or cut their springs then got problem wif turning, bore throttle body then bore too much FC super high, etc. Make me scared to touch stock parts haha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkblue 1st Gear August 26, 2009 Share August 26, 2009 (edited) Is it S0h ? Anyways, before you go to the Frills and Gimmick route... You go try 1. Stainless Steel Brakehose 2. Better brake pads like Bendix Titanium or Ultimate 3. High quality brake fluid DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 4. Look for good installer & proper bleeding Can expect brake performance to increase... Edited August 26, 2009 by Darkblue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr80 Neutral Newbie August 26, 2009 Author Share August 26, 2009 Thanks ppl. That's what keep me thinking about the labour quality of the shop. No doubt the cost is tempting but the downside is also great. I will consider doing the other options suggested to improve my braking system. Headache lah.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear August 26, 2009 Share August 26, 2009 change back stock size will do but find better oem like brembo replacement oem rotors, brake pads get something with a higher co-efficient friction than stock not sure abt honda but u can try shc forum change brake fluid every year get grippier tyres Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbyboy Clutched August 27, 2009 Share August 27, 2009 If im not wrong, ody fronts are 300mm already quite huge for OEM disk, just change to fluid like Motul RBF600 for higher boiling point.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic August 27, 2009 Share August 27, 2009 (edited) I was told by the shop opposite of p-- ---g that he can skim and slot lines (groove lines) on my odyssey front rotor disks brakes. He's charging for this work for $150 for both disks. Brand new slotted disk is $200+ per piece. My disks brakes have travelled about 39K km. But my questions for this process are : 1. Are my disk brakes able to perform after skimming and slotted of lines? 2. Can the OEM disk brakes able to stand the braking after skimming and slotted of lines? 3. Is this process worth or are there better solutions coz not willing to spend on 4 or 6 pot? Please advise. Thanks. Skimming of your brake disc is done when the braking surface is obviously uneven. That makes the contact surface between brake pads & brake disc not operating at its optimum. The uneven surface is caused by uneven wear over a period of time. If you wanna skim the braking surface, make sure you also take out the brake pads & grind level its surface or change to new pads. Changing the brake disc is recommended over time cos the heating & cooling effect most likely alter the characteristics of the material of the brake disc. Slotted line is not recommended on your OEM disc cos when machining your existing disc the process might crack the internals w/o anybody knowing. You have to know how the original slotted disc is done, FYI the disc are done by casting, the slots & cavity are already on the mould. So when the casting process is done no machining on the braking surface is required. What these machining shops do is dangerous. They do not give you any guarantee, should any happen you are on your own. Edited August 27, 2009 by Watwheels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear August 27, 2009 Share August 27, 2009 I was told by the shop opposite of p-- ---g that he can skim and slot lines (groove lines) on my odyssey front rotor disks brakes. He's charging for this work for $150 for both disks. Brand new slotted disk is $200+ per piece. My disks brakes have travelled about 39K km. But my questions for this process are : 1. Are my disk brakes able to perform after skimming and slotted of lines? 2. Can the OEM disk brakes able to stand the braking after skimming and slotted of lines? 3. Is this process worth or are there better solutions coz not willing to spend on 4 or 6 pot? Please advise. Thanks. Bro, to be frank if you really gian about slotted disk, it would be the best that you purchase a totally brand new aftermarket set rather than to let Workshop DIY your existing one for you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogelspinen Neutral Newbie August 27, 2009 Share August 27, 2009 If you really must slot your own rotors, which is highly unrecommended, make sure the dude who does it cuts gradually. Some workshops try to rush the job by making deep cuts at one go, that's when fractures are likely to occur. But the benefits of slotting your own rotors really does not justify the risk u take. Take Darkblue's advice :) ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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