Cross-Drilled rotors

[Chillac]

I thinking about puttin cross-drill rotors on my 97 pro. tell if that a good idea or it doesnt matter.

[turbonium959]

There is no benefit to it other then the looks. Cross-drilled rotors are also more prone to cracking. If you still want a better look for your brakes, you can at least get slotted rotors.

[pigeon]

save the 40 bucks per rotor and get some high quality solid/vented rotors... and some KVR pads...
thats the more performance oriented view of things

from the asthetic perspective... plated cross drilled rotors with whatever pads.... i dont recommend this though

[Chillac]

where can i go to get high quality solid/vented rotors... and some KVR pads???

[Chillac]

where can i go to get high quality solid/vented rotors... and some KVR pads???

[pigeon]

I sell KVR
where are you located, and do you have the 1.5 or 1.8L?

that is for the pads...

as for the solid/vented rotors, you could go to either the dealership... OR go to your local parts store and ask for a price for rotors... and they'll give you a price for the low end one, and a price for the higher quality one...
get the higher quality one... they're less prone to disfigurement/overheating
they'll last longer

also, it is VERY important to break in your new pads and new rotors properly
to optimize life and performance

[Chillac]

im located in Jersey but my boy got cross-drill and he said that it has better stopping distance at high speeds or that doesn't really matter when it comes to high quality rotors

[McCorkle]

Cross drilled only has performance benefits if you use the car on actual road racing. When under long distance, constant braking, there is a gas released that can sometimes keep the pad from fully contacting the rotor surface. The holes are there to give the gas an exit, keeping the full contact patch of the pad on the rotor. But you won't see any kind of performance gain on just normal driving / auto x / spirited backwoods driving. Like suggested earlier, just get some slotted rotors and nice pads. The brake pads are probably the most important thing to look for. KVR's are nice, but Hawk pads should also be a consideration.

[pigeon]

Cross drilled only has performance benefits if you use the car on actual road racing. When under long distance, constant braking, there is a gas released that can sometimes keep the pad from fully contacting the rotor surface. The holes are there to give the gas an exit, keeping the full contact patch of the pad on the rotor. But you won't see any kind of performance gain on just normal driving / auto x / spirited backwoods driving. Like suggested earlier, just get some slotted rotors and nice pads. The brake pads are probably the most important thing to look for. KVR's are nice, but Hawk pads should also be a consideration.

actually pads now are not manufactured the same as they were long ago when the 'gas' used to create a film between the pad and rotor.... pads now do not create that gas, so cross drilled rotors are purely asthetic

i can provide more info on this topic if anyone is interested...

[beetle_orange]

how much for KVR pads? just wondering if you can you do KVR pads for a 1.5 in the front and pads for a 1.8 in the rear? for obvious reasons i am planning on getting the 1st gen rear disc brakes and keeping my discs in the front.

[pigeon]

alright, i'll make a thread in the vendor section in regards to KVR pads and prices....
i'll post here when its done

[pigeon]

how much for KVR pads? just wondering if you can you do KVR pads for a 1.5 in the front and pads for a 1.8 in the rear? for obvious reasons i am planning on getting the 1st gen rear disc brakes and keeping my discs in the front.

alright guys, check out this thread:

http://www.wihandyman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16300

It has all the info on KVR pads and rotors... as well as prices and my personal opinions... and just some general info on brakes upgrades in general.

Whether or not you're considering upgrading, for knowledge sake... its a good idea to check it out

- chris

[midnightblue97]

I sell KVR

Chris, we'll be talking very soon

[pigeon]

Chris, we'll be talking very soon

Ya man.. check out the thread in the vendors section with all the prices and everything... good thing is that you dont have to pay any shipping cause we'll just meet up somewhere

bad thing is i gotta charge you pst

[midnightblue97]

whatever. thats cool.
I'd really be interested in a set of those braided brake lines, but 151 USD is a bit steep for me.