Q45 Rotor question.

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thekawaii
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First my car spec:1989 240sx with Q45 calipers and redrilled autozone rotors

I saw lots of brake rotor failure recently, all from autox.

I was going to get powerslot rotors for my 240sx with Q45 calipers.

But problem is, the rotors need to be redrilled for 4 lug, which is pretty dangerous i figured.

I'm looking for a rotor, i heard old Maximas has 4 lug rotor with 280mm X 28mm.

Is there any other rotor that has 4 lug and still work with Q45 (1990-1996) calipers?

or is it safe to redrill to 4 lug.

(i did search and still searching madly)


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Fenvy
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who told you it's not safe?

redrill is safe in my book

thekawaii
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Someone said that. I don't even remember. That came from my 8-hour-brake-research.

(hey loveless got FN01R-C yet? i'm getting used kei office wheels)

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redrilling is safe, i dont see anything wrong with it... NO PROBLEMS at all !

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Safe is relative! I sure wouldn't want to leave myself ........[[as a moderator one is assumed [true or otherwise]] to have a level of technical competence that is not expected from an average poster] ...........open to a lawsuit promoting iffy modifications with no control over how a drilling process is done.


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Im not sure if your calling me out or not, but I can say that from what Ive heard from other 240 owners that have drilled their rotors, and none have occurred any failure..

Modifications to equipment is done at the users risk.

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just added infoi'm getting Powerslot cyro rotors. 120$ each.

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thekawaii wrote:just added infoi'm getting Powerslot cyro rotors. 120$ each.
for 120 I got a a pair of 350z track rotors redrilled for me.

I am no expert and whatever I say can be dimissed but it appears that redrilling isn't such a big deal since the wheel and the hub will would on to the rotor pretty tight anyways


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Any other slotted rotor that cheaper/better than powerslot?I'm still searching, but no luck. I can't trust those dang Ebay rotors anymore.Regular power slot for Q45 is 99 dollar but Cyro is 120. (it's better)

Anyway, loveless you got your wheels yet?!?!?!


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