brake pads and rotor replacement

[mnofal225]

so its time to get new brake pads and rotors. i am definately getting drilled and slotted rotors but i dont know who makes good brake pads and rotors. a list of both would be nice

[Razi]

Brembo rotors are great.
I've heard good things about Hawk, Project Mu, and EBC pads.

FRsport carries them all.

[alms24sebring]

Stoptech, rotora is ok, def brembo, hawk street pads for sure. I never really trusted crossdrills.

[OriginalWheelman]

Cross drills are to vent gasses better, and are good imo. Slots are designed to resurface the brake pad as you brake, so imo BAD for a street car. Cuts brake life, an increases dust.

[mnofal225]

thanks guys so i guess imma get the drilled rotors instead of drilled and slotted

[alms24sebring]

seen alot of cracks in those over time. I didnt mind the extra surface dust, although it did kinda cake on the wheel if I didnt wash it. That or just brembo blanks and some good pads will do if your not going all fast and furiously like.

[Zydeco]

Dose DBA make rotors for the 240? If so I highly recommend them. Ive very much punished then on my STi and I've never had a problem with them.

[nissangirl74]

We had drilled and slotted rotors on the Vert, Brembo, with Ferodo Pads on the Front and Hawk pads on the rear

[Bubba1]

We had drilled and slotted rotors on the Vert, Brembo, with Ferodo Pads on the Front and Hawk pads on the rear

I've had a good experience with a combination of Stoptech slotted rotors w/Ferrodo pads. Eliminated all worry about braking issues.

[mnofal225]

because i always see those track cars with drilled and slotted rotors and i just wanted to make sure before i pay and feel stupid for getting a bad part

[Bubba1]

because i always see those track cars with drilled and slotted rotors and i just wanted to make sure before i pay and feel stupid for getting a bad part

The reason you see them on track cars is because the cooling (weight saving) benefits of slotted/drilled rotors really only show themselves under extreme use like track days or towing. They also tend to accompany a more aggressive pad.
If your plan is street use only, you're looking more at a cosmetic look than function.

But upgrading brakes is wise, especially if you plan to mod your car in other ways to improve performance. You might also consider larger rotors/calipers if your wheels have enough clearance. Several of the brake companies offer Bigger Brake Kits (BBK), that include everything you need + throw in stainless steel brake lines and a set of pads (or two). As far as what doesn't look cool, painting stock calipers (or rear drums) a bright color like red, to mimic the look of big brake kits like StopTech, Brembo, or Willwood. It looks kinda cheap.