Slotted Discs and good replacement brake pads

[JCBalunsat]

I just want to ask how much will it cost me if I change the rotor discs to slotted ones?

Also, what are the brands that you would recommend for both the rotor discs and brake pads?

Ride: Civic 96 Vti

The reason I want to do this is that I've heard that it can reduce the noise when braking as well as better braking power. I've had it with the whistling sound (which I cannot find by the way).

[mazdamazda]

Call speedlab for a quote... there's a slotted disc lying around there yesterday... hehe.

http://www.speedlab.com.ph/

[JCBalunsat]

Call speedlab for a quote... there's a slotted disc lying around there yesterday... hehe.

http://www.speedlab.com.ph/

By the looks of their website, I think they're pricey. Are they?

[mazdamazda]

Slotted rotor discs & performance brake bads are not cheap.

[mackkcam]

but, what would be a good brand for brake pads? except for the OeM ones, I also, need to change my pads, thanks..

[Si 06]

Why change rotor discs when you are not into racing. Original brake pads are not always the best as I have found out in my pajero. Try bendix pads but make sure your rotors are trued first before installing new pads.

If you feel that you want to change to slotted rotors because it looks good its your call. You can improve your brakes by just changing pads, fluid to dot 4 or 5 and stainless steel braided lines.

[JCBalunsat]

Why change rotor discs when you are not into racing. Original brake pads are not always the best as I have found out in my pajero. Try bendix pads but make sure your rotors are trued first before installing new pads.

If you feel that you want to change to slotted rotors because it looks good its your call. You can improve your brakes by just changing pads, fluid to dot 4 or 5 and stainless steel braided lines.

I have bendix already. I think it's the culprit of the noise that I'm talking about. The noise is like someone whistling a hymn or something. I'm not changing the brakes to improve my cars looks. I'm just looking for good braking power.

What do you mean that the rotors are trued? Really can't get it. Sorry.

AFAIK, i have dot 5 for the brake fluid.

As for the stainless braided lines, I'm not sure about that either.

Q: How much for the steel braided lines and what are they? TIA.

[mbeige]

RE: DOT 5 do not ever make the mistake of mixing this with DOT 3 or 4. DOT 5 is very different than the other two.

If you want good braking power, do you think your car's braking performance has diminished? Does it take more effort to step on the brake?

[JCBalunsat]

RE: DOT 5 do not ever make the mistake of mixing this with DOT 3 or 4. DOT 5 is very different than the other two.

If you want good braking power, do you think your car's braking performance has diminished? Does it take more effort to step on the brake?

Before I changed to DOT 5, we made it blead first.

Back to my question, what are steel braided lines?

[niky]

DOT5 is not always recommended for street use, as it can eat into things... can your system actually take DOT5 without damage? You should read the warnings on the bottle first... DOT4 is the most aggressive fluid you will need for road use.

Slotted rotors aren't that expensive. Stock size should be between 5000 to 7000 pesos for a pair of front discs for your vehicle. That's not much more than brand new replacement discs. It's big brakes that cost a lot.

But if you want better braking, go stainless lines (will cost about as much), get better pads, and, most importantly, check that your discs are flat. have them refaced if they're warped, as warpage can cause poor brake feel and a deep pedal. But be warned... discs can only be refaced so far. if refacing doesn't do enough, then it might be time to replace the discs.

[JCBalunsat]

RE: DOT 5 do not ever make the mistake of mixing this with DOT 3 or 4. DOT 5 is very different than the other two.

If you want good braking power, do you think your car's braking performance has diminished? Does it take more effort to step on the brake?

Dimished? Getting there I guess. The pedal is going deep already but still managing.

DOT5 is not always recommended for street use, as it can eat into things... can your system actually take DOT5 without damage? You should read the warnings on the bottle first... DOT4 is the most aggressive fluid you will need for road use.

Slotted rotors aren't that expensive. Stock size should be between 5000 to 7000 pesos for a pair of front discs for your vehicle. That's not much more than brand new replacement discs. It's big brakes that cost a lot.

But if you want better braking, go stainless lines (will cost about as much), get better pads, and, most importantly, check that your discs are flat. have them refaced if they're warped, as warpage can cause poor brake feel and a deep pedal. But be warned... discs can only be refaced so far. if refacing doesn't do enough, then it might be time to replace the discs.

As per checking, I'm at a phase that DOT 5 is not really "recommended". Well, I'll have to make it bleed again and change to DOT 4 if the guru niky says I need to . I'll try to check for these stainless lines you are talking about because I really don't know what it is. Thanks for the tip and I'll be doing this when money is on my side.

[niky]

Stainless lines are maybe about 8k, maybe less, since you've got a Honda, after all. Good for pedal feel, but it'll do diddly squat for a deep pedal if your discs are already warped.

Good luck with your mods. ;)

[enzo18]

sirs question po, can we just copy the pattern of slotted discs?

[MasterZerg]

saken maingay naman pag paatras lang na brake... what could be the culprit?

[Si 06]

Buy US made stainless braided lines. Locally fabricated lines are NOT of the same quality. The lines usually separate from the fittings.

[speedyfix]

runstop has decent rotors. they should be around 8k for a pair depending on application and size.

tanabe pads are good enough na pang everyday.

earls or goodridge lines and ATE brake fluid.

[JCBalunsat]

runstop has decent rotors. they should be around 8k for a pair depending on application and size.

tanabe pads are good enough na pang everyday.

earls or goodridge lines and ATE brake fluid.

Thanks for the tips sir. Also, YGPM

[niky]

Buy US made stainless braided lines. Locally fabricated lines are NOT of the same quality. The lines usually separate from the fittings.

It would depend on how it's made. If you buy it from the cheapest fabricator... well, yeah, you'll be getting what you've paid for.

But some people are using local stainless with no problems.

[JCBalunsat]

It would depend on how it's made. If you buy it from the cheapest fabricator... well, yeah, you'll be getting what you've paid for.

But some people are using local stainless with no problems.

So where can I get it fabricated? Any stores /shops that you would recommend?

[boy astig]

[QUOTE=JCBalunsat;1020533]Dimished? Getting there I guess. The pedal is going deep already but still managing.


Sir, have you had your brake repair kit checked? This usually causes the pedal to go deep when braking, sometimes to the point that you have to pump the pedal before the brakes start to bite .

I'm also using bendix (metal king) on my ride and yes, they cause the whistling sound. This tends to get louder and irritating if the rotors are full of brake dust.

I do agree with sir mazdamazda that slotted disks are not cheap. But good brake pads are a good investment. If you take good care of your discs, they will last longer than your stock pads. I've had mine for 4 years now.

HTH and saves you an arm and a leg

Good day to all !!!