Brake Repair: Slotted/Drilled Rotors worth the cost? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SCOTI · 10-15-2014, 08:24 AM

Drilled & slotted OE rotors are for looks only.

The more surface area, the more friction contact there is, the more stopping power available.

Larger diameter helps w/more leverage & surface area.
Better brake pads help to increase the friction.
Larger caliper/ greater piston area equal large distribution area of force applied.

Just call me Sean · 10-17-2014, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Drilled & slotted OE rotors are for looks only.

The more surface area, the more friction contact there is, the more stopping power available.

I'm not sure if anybody saw this, doesn't seem like it. Drilled and slotted stock sized rotors will show reduced braking efficiency because there is now less friction area for the pads to contact. The only way to gain with them is to increase rotor diameter.

10-15-2014, 08:24 AM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,149	Re: Brake Repair: Slotted/Drilled Rotors worth the cost? Drilled & slotted OE rotors are for looks only. The more surface area, the more friction contact there is, the more stopping power available. Larger diameter helps w/more leverage & surface area. Better brake pads help to increase the friction. Larger caliper/ greater piston area equal large distribution area of force applied. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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