Rotors?
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Honestly, if the brakes are OEM size, there is probably no difference in performance with slotted or dimpled rotors. The biggest change will come from better Brake pads. EBC green stuff is recommended.
I have cross drilled OEM size rotors all around on my 92 ES. The pads make the difference.
I have cross drilled OEM size rotors all around on my 92 ES. The pads make the difference.
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Originally posted by mcelligott
Cross drilled rotors are for bling bling pretty much (and they have a tendancy to warp). If you absolutely want to upgrade go with slotted.
Cross drilled rotors are for bling bling pretty much (and they have a tendancy to warp). If you absolutely want to upgrade go with slotted.
Big brakes use both techniques. Porsche and Lambo, AMG Benzs used dimpled rotors. I see Aston Martin uses slotted.
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Originally posted by HoeBag
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i want big brake upgrade :-/
brembo
rotora
wilwood
i want big brake upgrade :-/
#10
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If you are going to deal with aftermarket brakes, check and see if that company offers retrofit vented rotors for the rear wheels. Too many cars with 4-wheel discs ( including many Lexus products) offer vented rotors only up front.....the rear ones are solid, are much less effective in dissapating heat, and are more likely to warp.
To get vented rotors on all 4 wheels from the factory, you usually have to get high-performance sports cars or sports sedans.
Porsche offers what is probably the best solution of all....ceramic rotors that can withstand literally thousands of degrees of heat without warping...but I don't know of any aftermarket company that offers ceramics for Lexus.
To get vented rotors on all 4 wheels from the factory, you usually have to get high-performance sports cars or sports sedans.
Porsche offers what is probably the best solution of all....ceramic rotors that can withstand literally thousands of degrees of heat without warping...but I don't know of any aftermarket company that offers ceramics for Lexus.
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1SICKLEX, you say that the pads are what makes the difference, what do i need to look for in a pad, what type of pad? Also, how long do aftermarket performance pads typically last compared to an OEM pad?
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Re: pads
Originally posted by MoreMGD32
1SICKLEX, you say that the pads are what makes the difference, what do i need to look for in a pad, what type of pad? Also, how long do aftermarket performance pads typically last compared to an OEM pad?
1SICKLEX, you say that the pads are what makes the difference, what do i need to look for in a pad, what type of pad? Also, how long do aftermarket performance pads typically last compared to an OEM pad?
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so, for the sake of looks.....will these rotors start to turn brown in color after a few weeks or do they stay shiny silver????
I got a quote for just the front and back rotors (Brembo) $160.00
Or I also got a quote for rotora ( picture below) of $383.00 F$R
any one have any expierience on if they change in color??? this is important to me.
Thankx
I got a quote for just the front and back rotors (Brembo) $160.00
Or I also got a quote for rotora ( picture below) of $383.00 F$R
any one have any expierience on if they change in color??? this is important to me.
Thankx
#14
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All rotors will turn brown or rusty, no matter the material the rotors are made in. Not much can be done about it except cleaning them with a wire brush or brake cleaner, or parts replacement.