What rotors are you using

[Lonnie D]

Allright I am getting ready to do a 300zx brake upgrade and I am clearly going to need new rotors and wanted to get opinions on what rotors (brand) people are using. Any response is appreciated.

Lonnie

[J Squared]

brembo blizzanks

[AFSil80]

brembo blizzanks

x2. Not crazy expensive, either. Those + good pads will suffice.

[JDori]

yea i have brembo blanks they do good, would be better if i had some real pads...

[Lonnie D]

It appears that the consensus says Brembo's FTW

[JDori]

Id rather have brembo slotted but i cannot afford

[Z infidel]

13inch brembo blanks with EBC redstuff.

[~The_Duke~]

Brembo Blanks. I think mine are 11 inch.

[Cash]

I'm using brembos, but i really wanna get this: http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/zogo-shop/product_details.php?product=36&cat=1

maybe when i have a little extra money..

[Echonova]

Brembo slotted.

[Lonnie D]

I'm using brembos, but i really wanna get this: http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/zogo-shop/product_details.php?product=36&cat=1

maybe when i have a little extra money..

Dumb question but if the pad is not touching the surface area does it actually make the breaking better when increasing surface size. Also wouldn't you have to relocate your caliper?

[~The_Duke~]

Dumb question but if the pad is not touching the surface area does it actually make the breaking better when increasing surface size. Also wouldn't you have to relocate your caliper?

The surface that isnt being touched my the pads will aid in cooling, but if the pads arent touching the surface you are correct the braking will not improve.

[down_shift]

NAPA sourced OE blanks.

[Cash]

Dumb question but if the pad is not touching the surface area does it actually make the breaking better when increasing surface size. Also wouldn't you have to relocate your caliper?

Like Duke said, larger rotor aids in cooling which means less chance of brake fade. It also looks cooler. And yes, you have to relocate the caliper. That's what the bracket is for in that kit.

[Lonnie D]

Like Duke said, larger rotor aids in cooling which means less chance of brake fade. It also looks cooler. And yes, you have to relocate the caliper. That's what the bracket is for in that kit.

Oh I missed the part with the bracket and I agree the larger would look much better.

[BlackMage]

I was gunna go Brembo Blanks with Hawk pads on my S13 before I got rid of it. Going Brembo slotted with Hawk pads on the FC. But the blanks and a good set of pads are the best bang for your buck. Unless you do an excessive amount of mountain runs or road coarse days slotted with more than likely be overkill for you.

[Jesse]

I'm using brembos, but i really wanna get this: http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/zogo-shop/product_details.php?product=36&cat=1

maybe when i have a little extra money..

^those do look good^
I think the R33 brakes will be plenty for me though

Bigger rotors ~thicker & taller~ contain more material so heat is spread over a larger area so they don't get as hot and have a larger cooling area and by having the caliper moved away from the hub you give the caliper a bigger lever arm to stop the rotor so the same amount of clamping exerts more force

apparently stock brakes can utilize altima calipers which are the same but slighty taller caliper placement which offers better braking b/c of this

[Bware113]

Im agreeing with BlackMage, Im going Brembo blank and Hawk HPS pads I heard it such a great bang for your buck, and I know brembo blanks work well.