Jmoney2544 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I needed some new brakes for a while now and now i have the money to get some after my system was paid off. I have soft spts on mine now and have little pad left. I was looking to upgrade to some nice drilled rotors with some nice calipers for my 2002 Buick regal. I dont know much about brakes, so could you guys tell me some good brands that i should look into? Quote Car: 2002 Buick Regal Wiring: Knu Kolossus 1/0 + JL 4 Gauge Big 3: Stinger HPM 1/0 Alternator: Stock 135 Amp Batterys: Optima RedTop (Hood) XS D3100 (Trunk) HeadUnit: Pioneer DEH-4200UB Subs: (2) AQ HDC3 12's Sub Amp: AQ 2200D Sub Box: 4.6 Cubes @ 36hz Mids & Highs: (Front) Rockford Fosgate Power T1693 3-Way 6x9's Mids & Highs: (Rear ) Rockford Fosgate Power T152S 2-Way Component 5.25" Speaker Amp: AQ4x90 Sound Dampener : 75 Ft Fatmat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinLi Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 i have heard drilled rotor can crack. Since you are not racing on the track. I suggest you don't get it. Try slotted rotor instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesmith0890 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 You have no need for any type of rotor "upgrade". Just stick with the stock replacement. But I'd suggest ceramic pads. Little better breaking power, tend to last longer, and way less brake dust. Autozone is a great place to buy brake pads. Lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle they will replace the pads at no cost to you. Quote AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever! I'd hit that so fucking hard whoever pulled me out would be King of England. Lol... looks like we were on the same page. Car-B-Ques suck.ya, tires and paint burning make the marshmallows taste funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Honestly I buy the cheapest rotors I can get on Rock Auto and nice ceramic pads. Ends up costing me about $60 per axle, shipped to my door. Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTOguy Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 i have heard drilled rotor can crack. Since you are not racing on the track. I suggest you don't get it. Try slotted rotor instead. Drilled rotors and slotted rotors will both crack but not under normal street use. Track use will crack them up. You have no need for any type of rotor "upgrade". Just stick with the stock replacement. But I'd suggest ceramic pads. Little better breaking power, tend to last longer, and way less brake dust. Autozone is a great place to buy brake pads. Lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle they will replace the pads at no cost to you. Agreed 100% Quote 2004 Pontiac GTO- bolt ons, bagged, CCW's, SQzzz Check Out my build log Follow me on IG: @watsupitsdenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 i have heard drilled rotor can crack. Since you are not racing on the track. I suggest you don't get it. Try slotted rotor instead. Drilled rotors and slotted rotors will both crack but not under normal street use. Track use will crack them up. False. Drilled rotors WILL crack even under street use because the drilling of holes in the metal creates stress risers that then fracture over time. I have never heard of slotteds cracking. Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIPmeetSPL Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 what if you are in need to replace rotors because theyre bent anyway and oem cost about if not more than slotted/drilled after market ones? would getting slotted/drilled be a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatBox Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 IMO get them from summit racing, if ur going slotted/drilled rotors they WONT be a crazy upgrade but i would take a slotted/drilled rotor over a stock one then make sure u dont cheap out on the pads, i usually run the $60 ones from Autozone. u can always save the money and replace them with oem, cheap pads...BUT ur replacing it so why not go with something better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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