Rotors for daily driver

[Dashel]

I'm in the process of replacing the rotors/pads etc on my car and I was wondering if the 'slotted' rotors are really necessary for a daily driver vs the OEM rotors. I like aggressive driving but this car never sees a track so is it really necessary? Am debating between the ATE OEM replacements and the ATE Power Disk slotted version. Any help/insight would be great.

[sfzBimmer]

Unless you're going to put the car in repeated heavy braking situations (i.e. on a track), you don't need the added cooling effect of slotted rotors. As long as they're vented, you'll be fine with the OEM replacements.

[bignate]

i've had powerdiscs on the fronts of my last 2 cars. they look cool, and if you push them for the purpose of seeing if they will work (like repeated heavy braking on purpose) you can tell a bit of difference, but it also depends on the pads you are running.

also, both sets of front powerdisc rotors
i had warped. including my current set.



nate

[Dashel]

That is what I have on there right now and they are warped as well. I'm using Pagid pads. The biggest annoyance though is that I replaced my pads about a year ago so the pads are still good thickness wise. Unfortunately I had the rotors resurfaced at the time but are now warped. Is it bad to use the pads that are currently on there (3/4 pad life approx)? I have no problems replacing them but I hate to do it when they still have life left in them.

[E31]

It will keep the rotor cooler and will help stopping as well. Try www.brakewarehouse.net they have great prices.