Do Any Aftermarket Rotors have Cast Holes?
07-27-2006, 11:03 AM
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Do Any Aftermarket Rotors have Cast Holes?
I am not sold on the benifits of cross drilled rotors. I know that they aren't as strong as a solid rotors due to the residual stress that comes from the drilling. They also lose strength when you take away material that was once part of the original structure.
However, rotors that are cast with holes in them (like the AMG and M rotors) don't suffer from this issue.
So, do any aftermarket companies make rotors that are cast w/ holes?
However, rotors that are cast with holes in them (like the AMG and M rotors) don't suffer from this issue.
So, do any aftermarket companies make rotors that are cast w/ holes?
07-28-2006, 04:20 AM
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I had a friend use the Spoon rotors for 2 track days. Even though the rotors were reported to be cast, they started cracking at the holes. I've had excellent results (both on the street and on the track) with OEM non-drilled, non-slotted rotors. Why use anything else?
07-28-2006, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by CoralDoc,Jul 28 2006, 07:20 AM
I've had excellent results (both on the street and on the track) with OEM non-drilled, non-slotted rotors. Why use anything else?
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Holes = a place for the hot gas coming out of your pads and or brake dust to go = more friction = 
But I admit, I bought the Spoon rotors for bling only.
And they look
But I admit, I bought the Spoon rotors for bling only.
And they look
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After a while they do, yes.
Not much, but the "silver/grey" coating is wearing off
After driving in the rain (and parked wet) the brake surface rusts like OEM rotors.
After a while they do, yes.
Not much, but the "silver/grey" coating is wearing off
After driving in the rain (and parked wet) the brake surface rusts like OEM rotors.