Brake Repair: Slotted/Drilled Rotors worth the cost?

[SCOTI]

I guess my point was the drilled/slotted rotors are always advertised as an improvement but seldom is there testing to prove the benefits.

[dieseldawg142]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I guess my point was the drilled/slotted rotors are always advertised as an improvement but seldom is there testing to prove the benefits.

so true, dont have them on my square, but i have drilled rotors on my '90 K1500, made not one bit of difference. i got much better results using ceramic type pads, seems like the hotter they get, the better they grab. put some on the wifey's envoy as well, feels better than the stockers

i'm with 86c20, just HOW big are these hills? when we go camping we're loaded at 15 thousand & i have the "smasher", a 10% grade hill for 9 or 10 miles just down the road from me & i've never had the brakes on my crew "cook" or fade, use your gears to keep your speed under control.
i did the brakes on my crew 5yrs ago, everything new, lines, calipers, rotors, drums, springs, etc, front disc, rear drum, stock set-up but used "premium" parts. stops pretty impressive for a 4 ton truck.

[smashingchuck]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I guess my point was the drilled/slotted rotors are always advertised as an improvement but seldom is there testing to prove the benefits.

I agree, and usually they just look out of place. Raybestous sells some nice quality slotted/drilled rotors through rockauto. Best bang for the buck if you're going for the "look".