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Hello

I posted a this post in the wrong area again, sorry but here it is.

I have a R32 GTS-T and I live in Japan.

I have to replace my front rotors. They were turned once, but a lot of metal was taking off because the rotors were warped.

I want to buy slotted rotors but my friends(some own skylines) tell me that slotted are good only for racing.

This car is my daily driver, but I would like to go to the track maybe once a month once I get the mods done for my car I want to do.

Are slotted rotors fine for everyday driving or should I get after market stock rotors?

Help please!!!

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THe slots vent off gases that are created by the brake pads and rotors rubbing on each other at high speed and pressure, causing a lot of friction and heat. Its meant to reduce brake fade etc. They are fine for everyday driving, but if they cos much more than standard rotors i wouldnt bother as its not going to make any noticable difference in normal day to day driving. If you are going to do a bit of track work then yeah go for it, but a set of better pads will make more of a difference (greenstuff etc)

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THe slots vent off gases that are created by the brake pads and rotors rubbing on each other at high speed and pressure, causing a lot of friction and heat. Its meant to reduce brake fade etc. They are fine for everyday driving, but if they cos much more than standard rotors i wouldnt bother as its not going to make any noticable difference in normal day to day driving. If you are going to do a bit of track work then yeah go for it, but a set of better pads will make more of a difference (greenstuff etc)

I have good brake pads on there, but wanted the slotted. My friends said it takes away from the braking surface and not as good as stock for everyday driving.

I can get a set for about 200 dollars vs 110 dollars for a set of stock.

So stick with stock?

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the slots are about 2-3mm wide.... considering how fast ur rotors spin as you drive the difference in braking surface area is negligible. Id probably run slotted, if ur doing track days often, but for the sake of $90 just depends on whether u can justify it or not. If ur getting work done on your car, there will no doubt be a car there that has slotted rotors. ask the owner if it made a difference.

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the slots are about 2-3mm wide.... considering how fast ur rotors spin as you drive the difference in braking surface area is negligible. Id probably run slotted, if ur doing track days often, but for the sake of $90 just depends on whether u can justify it or not. If ur getting work done on your car, there will no doubt be a car there that has slotted rotors. ask the owner if it made a difference.

Ok I will check more. I know that everyone I speak with (some of the guys have GTRS and modded R 33's say that rotors with holes are bad because can break more easier.)

The slotted rotors I am looking at are not holes in the rotor but just slots cut into the rotor in a few places.

Should I replace the back rotors too? I don't think that they are warped, have to check but want to know if case a good idea.

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the ones with the holes are cross drilled which yes i have seen many times they fracture and crack, i wouldnt bother going cross drilled for street... i run dba4000 slotted on mine and they are great

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hey guys,

on this topic. so which one is the better one?

RDA or DBA?

i have got a friend who has a slotted RDA rotoe on his car with stock caliper n using endless brake pads(not sure which one). what happen is that his rotor is thinning out (slots are less) the mechanic says the rotors are sh!t and the brake pads are too good for it. tats y the rotors are thinning. his car is not a high performance car. just a ek4 civic. the rotors only lasted one year ( brake pads are more than half used )n he got to change the rotors.

shed some light please....

cheers!

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hey guys,

on this topic. so which one is the better one?

RDA or DBA?

i have got a friend who has a slotted RDA rotoe on his car with stock caliper n using endless brake pads(not sure which one). what happen is that his rotor is thinning out (slots are less) the mechanic says the rotors are sh!t and the brake pads are too good for it. tats y the rotors are thinning. his car is not a high performance car. just a ek4 civic. the rotors only lasted one year ( brake pads are more than half used )n he got to change the rotors.

shed some light please....

cheers!

DBA's are generally a better rotor, but at the end of the day its relative to what you want to pay.

I use Endless CCX pads which are most likely what your friend is using too. I do track days with those pads and standards nissan discs (i keep them in on the street too) and they are lasting out fine....so that might tell you something about RDA.

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Just by the RDA rotors - they are significantly cheaper than the DBA ones & about the same quality (Not very good). There is a group buy on SAU so have a search for that & save yourself some money.

As for pads if you are predominantly using the thing on the road stay away from pads like the CC-X. Get something that works from cold. Otherwise you could end up in a nasty accident - ie running into someone because the brakes are still cold & you can't stop.....

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As for pads if you are predominantly using the thing on the road stay away from pads like the CC-X. Get something that works from cold. Otherwise you could end up in a nasty accident - ie running into someone because the brakes are still cold & you can't stop.....

What brake pads do u guys reccomend beside the cc-x?

just for street and maybe some track days??

ebc brake pads and endless seems popular.

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