q45/s14 rotors

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Fancy_Footwork
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I've searched around, browsed this forum section and can't seem to find my answer.

Are S14 rotors ( 5 lug ) interchangable with Q45 rotors? Like for swap purposes?

Do I have to rock Q45 rotors with the calipers?

Mainly my concern is aftermarket rotors. Not a whole lot of choice for Q45.



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IanS
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No you cannot use stock S14 rotors. The size difference is huge.

Why do you need aftermarket rotors? Unless you've built an all out track car, then blank rotors are better than anything you will need. There is no reason for slots or drilling with the Q45 setup.

If you have your heart set on some showy rotors, I believe some of the Z rotors are the same.

Fancy_Footwork
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Juuust checking. I wanted to keep my options open. I know Powerslot makes rotors for Q45, but I see what you're saying. I'm not gonna build some kind of dedicated track car but I do want to be able to hit up a track and not worry about crazy brake fade or destroying the OEM rotors in one outing. Definately not saying I want mega pricey drilled/slotted uber rotors and track only pads.

Thanks for the answer all the same, its been bugging me for some time now while I've been pricing out brakes.

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hannibal
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Brembo blanks are great rotors. Probably cheaper than those PowerSlots too. There are some decent pads available for the Q calipers. Hawk makes some, cant think of any other right now...


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