Self Drill rotors?
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Originally Posted by willwren
Betcha 10 bucks that GTP will stop better without the holes. It'* the slots that improve braking power, holes are for cooling, but only in extreme braking conditions. And they're replaced after every race.
Slots allow the pad gasses to escape. You don't get the 'air hockey' effect between the pad and rotor. They do the same for shedding water as well. My slotted rotors gave me the same effect as you describe.
Slots allow the pad gasses to escape. You don't get the 'air hockey' effect between the pad and rotor. They do the same for shedding water as well. My slotted rotors gave me the same effect as you describe.
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One neat thing I noticed with mine, not only is fade much improved, it'* so non-existent, they actually bite HARDER the hotter they get, all the way to a complete stop.
Shawn, the holes help with cooling, but reduce your braking surface. If you went bigger, I'm not surprised you saw an improvement. Just saying if you took out the holes, it would be better still.
Shawn, the holes help with cooling, but reduce your braking surface. If you went bigger, I'm not surprised you saw an improvement. Just saying if you took out the holes, it would be better still.
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Mr. Blunt strikes again! He'* right. But it doesn't hurt to ask. I'm glad this question pops up from time to time, rather than people trying it from time to time.
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Originally Posted by John Deere Boy
you'd ruin enough bits going through two rotors to pay for a drill bit sharpener or four
I was gonna mention that. All brake rotors are hardened a lot, premium ones HEAVILY. After plopping $17 for a 1/2" hardened bit to do my ball joints, i don't even want to think about that one.
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