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Aftermarket Rotors/Pad Question

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sukoshiyoshiMay 3, 2009
#245653

Aftermarket Rotors/Pad Question

Wasn't sure if I should post here on in the other Section. I already got me a set of Aftermarket Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors but they are "warped" (e-bay special, yeah I know I should of known better)and I got some major shaking going on. Being that brakes are "kind of" important I am looking for something new. I know that I have the option of getting some factory rotors from Servco Toyota but figured if I am going to be spending money anyways I might as well spend a little more to get a product with better stopping power.

On my Nissan that I used to own I ran Brembo Slotted/Cross Drilled Rotors and Hawk Pads. They worked great. But as I checked to see if they had anything for my Egg I realized that they do not carry my application.

Anyone have any suggestions...........my Egg is a 97 which does not have ABS. I am just looking for front Rotors and Pads. Forgot to mention that I am not looking to drop big dollars to do a BBK set up.

Thanks ahead of time for the help and suggestions,

Sukoshiyoshi
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Wasn't sure if I should post here on in the other Section.  I already got me a set of Aftermarket Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors but they are "warped" (e-bay special, yeah I know I should of known better)and I got some major shaking going on.  Being that brakes are "kind of" important I am looking for something new.  I know that I have the option of getting some factory rotors from Servco Toyota but figured if I am going to be spending money anyways I might as well spend a little more to get a product with better stopping power.

On my Nissan that I used to own I ran Brembo Slotted/Cross Drilled Rotors and Hawk Pads.  They worked great.  But as I checked to see if they had anything for my Egg I realized that they do not carry my application.

Anyone have any suggestions...........my Egg is a 97 which does not have ABS.  I am just looking for front Rotors and Pads.  Forgot to mention that I am not looking to drop big dollars to do a BBK set up.

Thanks ahead of time for the help and suggestions,

Sukoshiyoshi
Lexus SoarerMay 7, 2009
#246380
What exactly is an egg? If you had the year make and model of your vehicle you might get more responses.

Ive got an SC300 which is a pretty heavy vehicle so I demand alot of stopping power especially when I turn it into a single turbo beast this year. I used to run factory blanks on a pad that can give a real mean bite and flushed my brake fluids regularly. Still I wasnt quite satisfied with the braking power. I made the upgrade to 2000 Lexus LS400 calipers which have larger pistons and can hold a larger volume of fluid. The rotors were also much larger in diameter. For this setup I am running a set of ceramic pads for a mean bite and a set of slotted rotors. Crossdrilled rotors never really caught my attention because of the problems they can bring. If you are a track driver you can crack them if you run them too long. For city driving they are great because they help decrease your braking distance but the thing I dont like is that they cool down too fast causing them to warp. You're basically looking at a rotor change everytime you do a pad and fluid change. I'd stick to slotted for longevity and performance.
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What exactly is an egg? If you had the year make and model of your vehicle you might get more responses. 

Ive got an SC300 which is a pretty heavy vehicle so I demand alot of stopping power especially when I turn it into a single turbo beast this year. I used to run factory blanks on a pad that can give a real mean bite and flushed my brake fluids regularly. Still I wasnt quite satisfied with the braking power. I made the upgrade to 2000 Lexus LS400 calipers which have larger pistons and can hold a larger volume of fluid. The rotors were also much larger in diameter. For this setup I am running a set of ceramic pads for a mean bite and a set of slotted rotors. Crossdrilled rotors never really caught my attention because of the problems they can bring. If you are a track driver you can crack them if you run them too long. For city driving they are great because they help decrease your braking distance but the thing I dont like is that they cool down too fast causing them to warp. You're basically looking at a rotor change everytime you do a pad and fluid change. I'd stick to slotted for longevity and performance.
eyedeaMay 7, 2009
#246402
Lexus Soarer;246380 wrote:What exactly is an egg?


what do you call a TCR-10 Estima slammed on air sus?

Humpty DUMP-ty......=)
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[QUOTE=Lexus Soarer;246380]What exactly is an egg?[/QUOTE]

what do you call a TCR-10 Estima slammed on air sus?

Humpty DUMP-ty......=)
OGMay 8, 2009
#246414
click me

all that drilled and sllotted is hype anyway. well... not all hype but i'd rather have quality blanks (brembo) than some crappy slotted/drilled. those ate slotted might be worth a shot though, i tend to trust at least a decent product from tire rack.
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[URL=http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/results.jsp?autoMake=Toyota&autoModel=Previa&autoYear=1997&autoModClar=&brand=&category=Rotors]click me[/URL]
 
all that drilled and sllotted is hype anyway. well... not all hype but i'd rather have quality blanks (brembo) than some crappy slotted/drilled. those ate slotted might be worth a shot though, i tend to trust at least a decent product from tire rack.
sukoshiyoshiMay 8, 2009
#246417
My bad......the Egg is a Toyota Previa and my year is as stated above 97'.

I actually did find Brembo Cross Drilled. Or would you still recommed the "Blanks"?

Rotors:
http://www.brakeworld.com/catalog.as...20REAR%20DRUMS

Sukoshiyoshi
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My bad......the Egg is a Toyota Previa and my year is as stated above 97'.

I actually did find Brembo Cross Drilled.  Or would you still recommed the "Blanks"?

Rotors:
[url]http://www.brakeworld.com/catalog.as...20REAR%20DRUMS[/url]

Sukoshiyoshi
OGMay 8, 2009
#246420
i would never use cross drilled personally. drilling weakens the rotor.
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i would never use cross drilled personally. drilling weakens the rotor.
sukoshiyoshiMay 8, 2009
#246422
I know that Brembo's "strategically" places their Holes but with the Amount of Holes=Less contact for the Pad to grab. It might run cool......just won't stop. LOL Just kidding, I'm sure that they did their homework.

Sukoshiyoshi
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I know that Brembo's "strategically" places their Holes but with the Amount of Holes=Less contact for the Pad to grab.  It might run cool......just won't stop.  LOL  Just kidding, I'm sure that they did their homework.  

Sukoshiyoshi