Brake Upgrade Done
12-15-2006, 08:03 AM
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Brake Upgrade Done
Just got slotted/drilled rotors, hawk hps pads, and stainless steel brake lines installed. I definitely like the improved feel under heavy braking that it provides. This is my first time posting pics here and I've attached 3 pics in the additional options but when I preview the post I don't see them so I'm hoping this works...
12-15-2006, 08:30 AM
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They are actually Entric Rotors. It was the package deal off the rx8store here's the link-
http://www.rx7store.net/RX_8_Brake_R...%20upgrade.htm
http://www.rx7store.net/RX_8_Brake_R...%20upgrade.htm
12-16-2006, 01:13 AM
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Unfortunately no I couldn't. Mainly because I am not experienced at all when it comes to cars other than changing the oil so I had it done. I ended up going to 2 different places around town because having the entire job done at one place was going to cost about 350-400 in labor so after some diligent price checking around town I ended up getting it all done for about 225. I know I know, I could've done it myself rather than blow the money and I would've liked the experience but I just couldn't justify the risk with my little knowledge on it. I had a goodyear shop do the rotors and pads for 100 and then went to another shop I'll have to find the name of and had brakelines done for 125. I posted a thread in the Gulf forum to see if anyone around me wanted to help me out, I offered beer and food but had no takers so maybe another time...my next purchase will be the revi intake with the duct and the duct installation from what I hear requires removal of the front bumper so I'm going to need help there too....we'll see how that goes.
12-16-2006, 06:05 PM
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Does drilling really help that much in braking performance? I thought it was really just for use when there is heavy breaking and the rotors can cool much faster. Slotting sounds like a good idea though..
But it does look good.
But it does look good.
12-16-2006, 06:20 PM
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they look good. hope nothing is wrong with them....
12-16-2006, 06:48 PM
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Remember that you can't always judge proper direction by looking at the slots. you need to look at the direction of the vanes inside of the rotor. that is the best way to determine if it is right or not.
Peace, rishie
Peace, rishie
12-16-2006, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Endless Rotaries
Remember that you can't always judge proper direction by looking at the slots. you need to look at the direction of the vanes inside of the rotor. that is the best way to determine if it is right or not.
Peace, rishie
Peace, rishie
this is correct... and yes i think they might be backwards...
jtthedude. i tried to return you pm but you are not takeing pm....
beers
12-16-2006, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by chrism
mine arent drilled they are dimpled....it does have an effect for sure
http://www.stoptech.com/satisfied_cu...eet_cars.shtml
this is stoptech... but all others i have seen are the same way.
if they are straight vanes i dont know if it makes a differnce.. i am sure someone with more knowlege that i will chime in soon...
beers
12-16-2006, 09:36 PM
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Last edited by chrism; 12-16-2006 at 09:40 PM.