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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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Brembo slotted rotors

Does anyone know where I can find Brembo slotted rotors for 5lug w/o ABS? i keep finding Crossdrilled/slotted or Slotted 4lug.
Old Jan 3, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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just get vented rotors they are better than slotted
Old Jan 4, 2005 | 04:12 AM
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Yea I just might have to. Slotted looks better and won't crack up. I'll keep looking around though, thanks
Old Jan 4, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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mine are vented front and rear.
Old Jan 4, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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slotted and vented are different... slotted are holes on the surface just like crossdrilled... vented are holes on the outside edge (non-contact edge).
Old Jan 4, 2005 | 11:17 AM
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Yes make sure you know what you are talking about.

With that the slots are not HOLES more like grooves in the surface.
Old Jan 4, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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Yea I know the difference btween slotted & vented. I was just sayin that I might have to settle 4 vented if i can't find brembo slotted. But I'd rather have slotted. Or any good slotted rotor, if anyone recommends one
Old Jan 4, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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vented are better than sloted
Old Jan 4, 2005 | 11:30 PM
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True but they make slotted vented rotors.
Old Jan 5, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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Oh I didn't know that. Does Brembo make slotted vented rotors
Old Jan 5, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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you dont want slotted rottors you want just plain vented rotors trust me
Old Jan 5, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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OKAY I'll get vented. Brembo Right? Thanks for the advice
Old Jan 5, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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Why a no to slotted vented rotors?
Old Jan 6, 2005 | 03:39 AM
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Originally posted by ArticDragon
Why a no to slotted vented rotors?
slotted can't be turned, like drilled can't be turned... and sometimes if you go cheapo brand, the slots/drilled holes/whatever aren't done precise so that the rotor ends up heating unevenly when you use them hard.

did that make sense? Sorry it's 4am
Old Jan 6, 2005 | 07:55 AM
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^ yes and the rotor may crack leaving you unhappy.



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