stock or drilled and slotted rotors ?

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So I decided on the power stop koe1133 found on amazon at 236 bucks shipped for the 4 rotors and pads.

Did I make a mistake going with the non slotted/drilled rotors ? that kit was 120 bucks more and I just don't see the need for the drilled and slotted rotors ? Is there a good reason to go with them over the non slotted./ drilled ?

I also ordered the 54 mm axle hub wrench. I have a big brass hammer. And basic tools any other special tools I should add ? I have never done pads and rotors on the 2000 land criuser but the U tube vids makes it seem doable for a simi smart person who dont mind getting dirty and greasy.

Thanks for any tips and tricks :)
 
No need for drilled or slotted rotors. All you would gain by spending that extra 120 would be a weaker rotor. :doh:
 
If the rotor is seized to the hub, turn your wheel over and mount the hub to the inside of the wheel. This gives you a secure way to crank on the bolts.
 
Nothing wrong with going plain but I disagree that there aren't a few gains with the slotted /drilled .... but only if done with the right pads and it'll only really show at speed... not sure if it's worth the extra 180 I spent but I'm okay with it regardless...

Pads are likely the bigger gain in feel but there is a tradeoff for bite in dust typically....

report back once you've got some miles on....
 
There may be a extremely slight gain with a slotted rotor if you are running an aggressive pad that has a chance to glaze over as it can be beneficial in assisting with cleaning the pad, but there is really no advantage to a drilled rotor on modern cars. That being said.....my hundy does have drilled rotors because that is what the previous owner put on it, and the hundy is not doing any hard labor in the braking dept. Do I agree that they look good? Sure! Is their any benefit to a cross drilled rotor? absolutely not, in fact it is quite the opposite.
 
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montegofd3s said:
There may be a extremely slight gain with a slotted rotor if you are running an aggressive pad that has a chance to glaze over as it can be beneficial in assisting with cleaning the pad, but there is really no advantage to a drilled rotor on modern cars. That being said.....my hundy does have drilled rotors because that is what the previous owner put on and, the hundy is not doing any hard labor in the braking dept. Do I agree that they look good? Sure! Is their any benefit to a cross drilled rotor? absolutely not, in fact it is quite the opposite.
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^^^^ This.
 
Supra88 said:
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Good slotted/x-drilled rotors (meaning quality construction/cryo treated etc) can be a huge benefit for your LC/LX. They can reduce your lap times by allowing you to brake later and harder going into corners, and are quicker to cool preventing accumulated brake fade on tight track layouts.

Offroad they're going to trap mud/small rocks and reduce braking and increase pad/rotor wear.

Seriously though, almost all aftermarket drilled/slotted rotors are crap jobs on rotor designs not intended for this and the drilling/milling only serves to weaken the rotors. If they're designed from the ground up for these features and are well manufactured, then yes, buy them. For your performance sedan/motorcycle.
 
Just had rotors changed all around and the stock Toyota front rotors went 170k miles before they could no longer be turned and the rears still had some life left but decided to refresh everything. I think the quality on the stock Toyota brake hardware is untouched. Even in the Supra community most folks still prefer stock OEM rotors as they outlast and have the least issue with cracking and warping.
 
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