Re: [DML] Re: cross-drilled brake rotor update
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Re: [DML] Re: cross-drilled brake rotor update



I agree, that cross drill rotors are a waste of time... I'd go as far to say
they are a bad idea.

I posed this link a while back, but I will again-

http://www.shotimes.com/brakes/part2.html

This is a article written for the "SHOTIMES" group. I am a member, and think
there are a few other SHOWTIME'rs on this list.. Gary (the author) is well
respected.



fjk143@xxxx wrote:
> 
> Cross drilling is a factor in cooling in race applications to prevent fade
> and also in the wet as it reduces the time the brake pad floats on the water
> film as the water film is dispersed not only outward but also into the holes.
> In race applications or on a motorcycle it is a big deal. On a street car
> it is so-so and mostly for boy racer looks. Many modern street Ferraris and
> Porsches did NOT have drilled or slotted rotors. It is often a waste of
> money with poor results.
>





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