Well, I just found out that I need new rotors for my 97 Hoe and I was looking to get more stopping power. So I was thinking of getting Brembo Slotted and Drilled rotors, but I've heard about problems with warping but mainly on High preformance Cars, so Im not to sure if I should get the Slotted Only, Drilled only, or Slotted/drilled. Can anyone shed some light on what Rotors would be best. Thanks, Joe

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Well, I just found out that I need new rotors for my 97 Hoe and I was looking to get more stopping power. So I was thinking of getting Brembo Slotted and Drilled rotors, but I've heard about problems with warping but mainly on High preformance Cars, so Im not to sure if I should get the Slotted Only, Drilled only, or Slotted/drilled. Can anyone shed some light on what Rotors would be best. Thanks, Joe
"looking to get more stopping power"

Then your best bet is non-slotted non-drilled rotors and some very good pads.

"looking to get more stopping power"

Then your best bet is non-slotted non-drilled rotors and some very good pads.
true. the slots and holes are there to allow gasses and dust to escape and more air to flow through for better cooling. but u arent driving a race car, so heat probably isnt a big concern. the guys that really need crazy brakes like that are the ones that need to go from 180 mph to 150 for the turn as quickly as possible. ever watched the brakes on la manz (sp) cars? they glow red the instant they touch the pedal. those are the guys that need better cooling.

the more surface area u have, the more friction (brake force) u get. i also vote for high quality pads, un modified rotors.

Ive got a set of slightly warped Powerslot rotors off my chevy that will fit your hoe if its a 6 lug. They only increase the resistance to brake fade though, but with a good set of pads worked well for me. I took them off because something in my front end was warping rotors left and right(ended up being a stripped set of threads for one of the calipers), why warp expensive discs to find the problem if I can warp cheapos. Never got around to turning them and putting them back on. PM me if you want more details.

whats a good Brand on Rotors and Brakes?

whats a good Brand on Rotors and Brakes?
I think PraiseDynoBrake (http://praisedynobrake.com/) makes great stuff. PDB's kevlar-ceramic pads resist fade very well, don't produce much brake dusts (same as stock, or less), and they don't wear out rotors/drums as fast as stock pads or metallic pads because the kevlar enables the use of less metallic particles for the same or better stopping power. I think the enhanced, extended rotor/drum longevity outweighs the extra consummable pads/shoes cost.

PDB also makes rotors & drums out of nodular iron. They call it "composite material" because they think most customers won't know what nodular iron is. I think the nodular iron rotors/drums come with their Stage II (http://praisedynobrake.com/faq.htm) offerings. I don't know if they offer unslotted rotors. Very expensive, in any case. PDB also offers cryo'd (http://praisedynobrake.com/cryogenic.htm) items for even more wear resistance.

I like three things best about their offerings:
1. The pads and shoes provide great braking with less wear to stock or PDB's rotors/drums. Pads and shoes are cheaper and easier to replace than rotors/drums.
2. All their offerings upgrade your vehicle's braking using stock-sized stuff. No need for non-stock components that cost more and complicate parts replacement efforts since vehicle applications would vary with aftermarket brake systems.
3. My PDB kevlar-ceramic pads/shoes have never squeaked.

I dislike one thing:
1. Cost, though the cost is often comparable to, if not cheaper than, an up-sized brake upgrade. And the pads and shoes do last. I think I've gotten what I paid for. :grinpimp:

This is what Wilwood has to say about drilled/slotted rotors.

Q: Why are some rotors drilled or slotted?
A: Rotors are drilled to reduce rotating weight, an issue near and dear to racers searching for ways to minimize unsprung weight. Drilling diminishes a rotor's durability and cooling capacity.

Slots or grooves in rotor faces are partly a carryover from the days of asbestos pads. Asbestos and other organic pads were prone to "glazing" and the slots tended to help "scrape or de-glaze" them. Drilling and slotting rotors has become popular in street applications for their pure aesthetic value. Wilwood has a large selection of drilled and slotted rotors for a wide range of applications.


As I have not spent all the $$$ testing it myself I will trust what they say till I see data (not conjecture) otherwise.

For pads I liked my Raybestos Brute-Stop for something that you can get at many auto parts stores. I think I am going to go with a set of Hawk pads next.

no need for speed when playing in da dirt