Pontiac Solstice Forum - View Single Post - Drilled and slotted rotors

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Originally Posted by Ex-Miata Man

I've been told that any opening on a rotor "Eats" the pads big time. The guys who have the repair shop next to my office both race cars. They suggested I look into a more aggressive pad for my car but keep the same type of rotors. Their though is that the more aggressive pad will stop me better but it will eventually eat up the rotor. By keeping a "stock" type rotor, the replacement cost is really low, in the $30 range. They feel you get the benefit of great stopping power but without the big cost of replacement. I ruled out larger rotors and pads from the beginning so I'm only working with the size that's there now. What do you guys think? I've never used different pads or rotors before. What are your thoughts? Thanks.

I went through 3 different brands of pads on my bike before I found a brand that I like told my friends and they all use the same brand now and love them. The pads make all the difference in the world! I just spent a fortune upgrading the pads on my truck, I have four whell discs on it. It is much much better that the factory pads. As far as pads tearing up rotors, some do. Pad technology has come a long way, ther are lots of pads out there that will improve performance and still not tear up the rotors or even make a ton of dust. The ones to use on the Solstice seem to be the one's brentil mentions in another thread, Cobalt SS up front and Saab in the rear. They are factory pads I am sure they won't tear up the rotors to bad.

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Last edited by lil goat : 04-20-2007 at 08:10 AM.

	lil goat Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Objects in mirror will soon disappear!	Quote: Originally Posted by Ex-Miata Man I've been told that any opening on a rotor "Eats" the pads big time. The guys who have the repair shop next to my office both race cars. They suggested I look into a more aggressive pad for my car but keep the same type of rotors. Their though is that the more aggressive pad will stop me better but it will eventually eat up the rotor. By keeping a "stock" type rotor, the replacement cost is really low, in the $30 range. They feel you get the benefit of great stopping power but without the big cost of replacement. I ruled out larger rotors and pads from the beginning so I'm only working with the size that's there now. What do you guys think? I've never used different pads or rotors before. What are your thoughts? Thanks. I went through 3 different brands of pads on my bike before I found a brand that I like told my friends and they all use the same brand now and love them. The pads make all the difference in the world! I just spent a fortune upgrading the pads on my truck, I have four whell discs on it. It is much much better that the factory pads. As far as pads tearing up rotors, some do. Pad technology has come a long way, ther are lots of pads out there that will improve performance and still not tear up the rotors or even make a ton of dust. The ones to use on the Solstice seem to be the one's brentil mentions in another thread, Cobalt SS up front and Saab in the rear. They are factory pads I am sure they won't tear up the rotors to bad. __________________ Red Bull Drift Team 2008 Solo Mach and High Flow Cat Dejon Intercooler, Intake Elbow, BOV spring Wester's Garage RACE tune II JPM custom shifter. Barney Juice with Militec-1 GM Auto-dimming mirror with OnStar and maplights Rhys Millen Racing, RMR Style Bar. Peak RWHP 286.3, Peak Torque 313 ft/lbs. SSR Type C wheels, Bridgestone Potenza RE-01's DDM Works PINK Breastplate NASSOA In Great Company! Founding Member Last edited by lil goat : 04-20-2007 at 08:10 AM.