I have an 05 150 and need to get new rotors. I wanted something that wouldn't rust to bad. I first looked at Brembo and Powerslot. Both only seem to come slotted with Zinc or Nickel coatings on non friction surfaces. I want to know if anyone has used slotted rotors and do they make noise. Also do they wear pads quicker and or warp. I haven't decided on anything yet I want better that factory brakes and I would like them to look good also (without noise). If anyone could help me out or give me a more knowledgeable opinion I would really appreciate it. I have read many threads and I know I do not want drilled and don't really want slotted. but I cant seem to find a good rotor blank that are also coated on non-friction surfaces.

 

I have cross-drilled and slotted rotors on my Mustang and they are fine. Stopping with the performance pads I used was improved over stock. No noise or anything.

 

I have almost 75,000 miles on Baer Decelarotors. Love them. Over time, the coating on the non-friction surfaces rusted off, but then I am in the rust belt. Even then they look a lot better than stock.

No noise, warping, or any other ill effects. Do a lot of towing and replaced the front pads 15,000 ago and the rears are ready to go now.

 

What pads do you use?

 

The first go round was just the factory pads. Using ceramics this go round.

 

I have narrowed down to EBC slotted and dimpled rotors with EBC green stuff 7000 pads (still looking for the rear part numbers). This is going to come out to about $700.00. Can anyone tell me if they think it is worth it or knows of a better setup that is better within this price range?

 

Also My rear brakes are wearing more than my front. Is this an indication of a problem or should I just leave it.

 

Power slots for $360.00 And EBC's for $120.00. That includes labor I take it??

 

Oh, you prob. have a 2wd huh. If so, about $680 then.

 

The EBC's are about $285.00 per pair and the EBC 7000 series pads are about $95.00 a set so total parts would be $760.00 without labor and I have a four wheel drive so the rotors are cheaper.

 

The benefits to a slotted rotor is they help get rid of gas caused by the brake pads meeting the rotor. They also help wear the pad evenly. You will only get noise if the pads you use are insalled incorrectly. Or if you have Carbon pads and Carbon rotors. But you don't have a Porsche or Ferrari or a Race setup. So you don't need to worry about that.
Natty...

 

I just went with a set of slotted / cross drilled rotors from R1 Concepts for $425. Includes 4 rotors, and pads.
http://www.r1concepts.com

 

How many miles do you have on them and how do you like them?

 

I've got a '99 4x4 SCAB that I put Roto-Tech crossdrilled rotors and Hawk HPS pads on in Nov. 2005. When I bought the truck from my father-in-law it had the dreaded Ford warped rotor syndrom. I've had absolutely NO problems and very little to no noise from the pads. Ran me $279 to do the fronts.

I'm curious why you're looking at slotted rotors? Slotted rotors are designed to clear the pads during braking ensuring that the pads don't have debris build-up and by design they actually cause brake pad wear. Yes they do help degas but not as well as crossdrilled rotors.

Crossdrilled rotors are designed to degas the friction surface during braking. These rotors will NOT lead to increased pad wear.

As for ceramic pads most people who install them don't drive hard enough to get the pads hot enough to actually benefit from the extra expense.

Jegs quit carrying either Powerslot or Power Stop brand rotors because of customer complaints about quality...

 

I won't touch the solid/slotted'or drilled debate but I am confident that all willl agree in one statement...

Bleeding all the old fluid out of your braking system for new stuff is the best and cheapest way to improve pedal firmness and braking responsiveness.

It did wonders for my mustang!