Anyone make good, inexpensive cross drilled rotors? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jonboy · 06-26-2004, 09:09 PM

Does anyone make good, inexpensive cross drilled front rotors for our trucks? I need to replace mine, and get longer studs, so I thought cross drilled ones would look better. I put the 18" wheels I have on the Blazer today, and you can see quite a bit of the rotor. I am not real interested in spending the money for a SSBC or Baer kit for my beater. Just want to make it look a little nicer. I have the 1.25" rotors, if that makes a difference.

**N2TRUX** · 06-26-2004, 11:12 PM

Jonboy I'll have to do a bit of research and find the links again. There are quit a few companies that sell replacement rotors that are cross drilled or slotted. I suggest going for slotted rather than crossdrilled. They still have a good look, but aren't as prone to stress cracking. There is also an issue of turning your rotors if they are crossdrilled. Depending on the type of bit in the lathe, it can chatter on drilled rotors.

Another thing to consider is crygenic treating. It makes a HUGE difference in the life of the rotors. It adds a bit to the price, but well worth it for the longevity....

These are slotted rotors-

SanitysBane · 06-26-2004, 11:14 PM

u can get some from LMC for about 180 bucks. look under accesories.

**N2TRUX** · 06-26-2004, 11:16 PM

Here are a couple of sites to check out...
Applied Rotor Technology

Praise Dyno Brakes

Power Slot

Jonboy · 06-26-2004, 11:17 PM

I was thinking about the new rotors because I have to put in longer wheelstuds. The dust caps hit the wheel centr caps. I was missing one, and one was weak. Now I need three.

Oh well, the wheels look much better. If I ever get all 4 wheels back in the ground, I will snap a few pics.

78SilveradoSWB · 06-27-2004, 02:24 AM

You might consider these

http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDeta...pe=221&PTSet=A

ocbaud · 06-27-2004, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78SilveradoSWB

You might consider these

http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDeta...pe=221&PTSet=A

any reviews on these?

nevermind i see the prices for them are EACH

76bonanza · 06-27-2004, 07:19 AM

I like the look of the powerslots but they dont make them for our trucks looks like.

ocbaud · 06-27-2004, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 76bonanza

I like the look of the powerslots but they dont make them for our trucks looks like.

dave has some, but they are from another model.

SanitysBane · 06-27-2004, 12:28 PM

what about cross drilled AND sloted?

06-26-2004, 09:09 PM	#1
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Anyone make good, inexpensive cross drilled rotors? Does anyone make good, inexpensive cross drilled front rotors for our trucks? I need to replace mine, and get longer studs, so I thought cross drilled ones would look better. I put the 18" wheels I have on the Blazer today, and you can see quite a bit of the rotor. I am not real interested in spending the money for a SSBC or Baer kit for my beater. Just want to make it look a little nicer. I have the 1.25" rotors, if that makes a difference. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

06-26-2004, 11:14 PM	#3
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	u can get some from LMC for about 180 bucks. look under accesories. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-26-2004, 11:17 PM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I was thinking about the new rotors because I have to put in longer wheelstuds. The dust caps hit the wheel centr caps. I was missing one, and one was weak. Now I need three. Oh well, the wheels look much better. If I ever get all 4 wheels back in the ground, I will snap a few pics. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

06-27-2004, 02:24 AM	#6
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	You might consider these http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDeta...pe=221&PTSet=A __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

06-27-2004, 07:19 AM	#8
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	I like the look of the powerslots but they dont make them for our trucks looks like. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

06-26-2004, 11:12 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Jonboy I'll have to do a bit of research and find the links again. There are quit a few companies that sell replacement rotors that are cross drilled or slotted. I suggest going for slotted rather than crossdrilled. They still have a good look, but aren't as prone to stress cracking. There is also an issue of turning your rotors if they are crossdrilled. Depending on the type of bit in the lathe, it can chatter on drilled rotors. Another thing to consider is crygenic treating. It makes a HUGE difference in the life of the rotors. It adds a bit to the price, but well worth it for the longevity.... These are slotted rotors-

06-26-2004, 11:16 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Here are a couple of sites to check out... Applied Rotor Technology Praise Dyno Brakes Power Slot

06-27-2004, 12:28 PM	#10
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	what about cross drilled AND sloted? __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer



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