Brake Thread: Rotor and pad Combos

DEEZUZ · Jul 11, 2013

Need all brakes done.

does anybody sell just a dimpled and slotted rotor? I do not like drilled and slotted for this heavy of a application.

Do I just go with cheapo parts store chinese rotors and a good pad?

I have a 04/04 so I think I have the 13 inch rotor....

sootie · Jul 11, 2013

brakeperformance.com

DEEZUZ · Jul 11, 2013

I had their front rotors and pads on my Expedition... they were on maybe 2 years(12k miles) when a pad fell off the backing plate and without a notice the rotor was junk as is the caliper. Warranty I understand, but im not chancing that on this truck

OBSWIZ · Jul 11, 2013

No issues with slotted rotors, drilled yes I wouldn't use them.

Mdub707 · Jul 15, 2013

I was looking at doing the cryo slotted rotors myself and either Hawk or EBC pads. I rarely drive the truck anymore so it got put on the back burner, but still interested.

My problem is with the calipers. They just suck. I can't seem to get a set that works properly for any amount of time, and I certainly don't want to spend the $$$ on the SSBC units. Can't see those lasting in our winters. The pistons in my calipers always seem to crack and become oval shaped so they wont slide in/out anymore and then they just wear everything out incredibly fast.

Spatel23 · Jul 15, 2013

I run ART slotted/dimpled rotors on my 08. Ive had them on for 40K+ miles and haven't had to touch them since.

Crack85 · Jul 15, 2013

Spatel23 said:
I run ART slotted/dimpled rotors on my 08. Ive had them on for 40K+ miles and haven't had to touch them since.

Only problem is they went out of business

Lang · Jul 15, 2013

I have Cryo Powerslot rotors and Hawk pads... Does it brake better? Yes. Would I spend the coin over OEM again? No.

JMart · Jul 15, 2013

Are drilled a bad idea because they crack under high heat applications from towing? Or are they bad in a non-towing DD performance application too?

Spatel23 · Jul 15, 2013

Crack85 said:
Only problem is they went out of business

well crap......never knew that. I tried calling but the number is disconnected.

that's too bad

OBSWIZ · Jul 15, 2013

I wouldn't use stock sized drilled rotors...slotted yes.

SAK · Jul 15, 2013

Spatel23 said:
I run ART slotted/dimpled rotors on my 08. Ive had them on for 40K+ miles and haven't had to touch them since.

I have the same on my truck. They were on my 08 for 30k and put them on my 11, I have about 80k on my 11. So I've 100k miles and they are still great. Sucks to hear they went out of business.

Cota · Jul 15, 2013

I saw some EBC slotted and dimpled rotors that looked nice.
Anyone used those on one of these fat pigs?

bruce · Jul 15, 2013

I have cryo art's as well, I've had a couple of calipers stick and the rotors get super hot and they haven't warped. But if they're out of business I'm sure power slots or ebc's will suffice

Cknox121 · Jul 15, 2013

Sub'd for info. Need brakes pretty soon

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Snake · Jul 16, 2013

Powerslot cyro rotors all around on my truck. Very happy.

Cknox121 · Jul 16, 2013

Snake said:
Powerslot cyro rotors all around on my truck. Very happy.

What pads?

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Snake · Jul 16, 2013

EBC Greenstuff

jimdawg185 · Jul 16, 2013

I've heard the AP Racing kits go on sale from time to time. That is what I am waiting for. That or the Wilwood kit. SSBC is nice, but for a smidge more you can have 16" rotors.