powerslot or EBC rotors

rharrack · 09-19-2007, 11:42 PM

Ok I am at a crossroad on which rotors are worth the money. Is the rotors different for the MK1 N/A and the MK1 S/C??? if so what is the difference? Is it worth the extra money to put high end rotors on the rear or just the basic rotors will sufice?

EBC or powerslot...which is worth the money and performance.

Thanx

Gairloch · 09-20-2007, 12:47 AM

NAPA blanks FTW

What kind of driving are you doing?

rharrack · 09-20-2007, 09:03 AM

Just daily driving maybe some rallying on the weekends.

Gairloch · 09-20-2007, 09:07 AM

Ya, just save yourself the money and get some NAPA or Checker/Kragen blanks unless the bling is important to you.

If you're interested in improving your stopping check out this thread.

http://www.mr2.com/forums/wheels-tir...e-systems.html

rharrack · 09-20-2007, 10:52 AM

Well I picked up the Front powerlsot rotors from summmitracing...the price was right.

PWR-JBR-376SR Power Stop Brake Rotors
Brake Rotor, Slotted, Iron, Silver Cadmium Plated, Passenger Side, Front, Geo/ Toyota, Each
10/11/07 $46.39
PWR-JBR-376SL Power Stop Brake Rotors
Brake Rotor, Slotted, Iron, Silver Cadmium Plated, Driver Side, Front, Geo/ Toyota, Each
10/11/07 $46.39

How about the rear??? I was going with Bembo blanks and rebuilt calipers. Because most of the braking power is in the front unless you have a portioning device inline.....right???

Gairloch · 09-25-2007, 05:51 PM

Even if your have an adjustable brake proportioning valve most of the braking is still done by the front of the car. It has to be this way because when you step on the brakes hard most of the weight shifts to the front tires.

rharrack · 09-25-2007, 11:18 PM

well here is a posting on the brake valve proportioning....

Brake Proportioning Valve

Gairloch · 09-26-2007, 01:23 AM

There is a proportioning valve in the braking system as it rolls off the showroom floor. What you linked to is an adjustable prop valve that can be used to adjust brake bias.

Coastal · 09-26-2007, 01:27 AM

Listen to ^...

Nothing wrong with spending a little extra on the front, but dont buy some high end or name brand rear rotors. Your local auto parts New rear rotors will be excellent.
If your calipers are good, then leave them. Some nice pads (EBC green stuff for street use, porterfield for a little more aggresive braking, etc...) will be a big improvement. Stainless steel lines, etc..

But dont waste money on an adjustable proportioning valve or overkill rear rotors. Most of the time you havnt seen stuff done because its not warranted. Being original is cool, but not when your just paying to do so with no added benefits.

09-19-2007, 11:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
rharrack No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SATX Posts: 30 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	powerslot or EBC rotors Ok I am at a crossroad on which rotors are worth the money. Is the rotors different for the MK1 N/A and the MK1 S/C??? if so what is the difference? Is it worth the extra money to put high end rotors on the rear or just the basic rotors will sufice? EBC or powerslot...which is worth the money and performance. Thanx

09-20-2007, 12:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gairloch Dreaming of apexes Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,854 Thanks: 125 Thanked 258 Times in 228 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	NAPA blanks FTW What kind of driving are you doing? __________________ "Inside the car, the world beyond the driver's immediate horizon ceases to exist. Alone with the solitude of his desire, survival sense numbed by the speed, he's outrun the mediocrity of the outside world, slipped the shackles it tries to clamp on us all. He is running free, chased only by a fear of failure, for failure is to risk ejection into the real world." ~Mark Hughes

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09-20-2007, 09:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
rharrack No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SATX Posts: 30 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Just daily driving maybe some rallying on the weekends.

09-20-2007, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gairloch Dreaming of apexes Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,854 Thanks: 125 Thanked 258 Times in 228 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Ya, just save yourself the money and get some NAPA or Checker/Kragen blanks unless the bling is important to you. If you're interested in improving your stopping check out this thread. http://www.mr2.com/forums/wheels-tir...e-systems.html

09-20-2007, 10:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
rharrack No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SATX Posts: 30 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well I picked up the Front powerlsot rotors from summmitracing...the price was right. PWR-JBR-376SR Power Stop Brake Rotors Brake Rotor, Slotted, Iron, Silver Cadmium Plated, Passenger Side, Front, Geo/ Toyota, Each 10/11/07 $46.39 PWR-JBR-376SL Power Stop Brake Rotors Brake Rotor, Slotted, Iron, Silver Cadmium Plated, Driver Side, Front, Geo/ Toyota, Each 10/11/07 $46.39 How about the rear??? I was going with Bembo blanks and rebuilt calipers. Because most of the braking power is in the front unless you have a portioning device inline.....right???

09-25-2007, 05:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gairloch Dreaming of apexes Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,854 Thanks: 125 Thanked 258 Times in 228 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Even if your have an adjustable brake proportioning valve most of the braking is still done by the front of the car. It has to be this way because when you step on the brakes hard most of the weight shifts to the front tires.

09-25-2007, 11:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
rharrack No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SATX Posts: 30 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	well here is a posting on the brake valve proportioning.... Brake Proportioning Valve

09-26-2007, 01:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Gairloch Dreaming of apexes Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,854 Thanks: 125 Thanked 258 Times in 228 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	There is a proportioning valve in the braking system as it rolls off the showroom floor. What you linked to is an adjustable prop valve that can be used to adjust brake bias.

09-26-2007, 01:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Coastal Midship Pilot Join Date: May 2005 Location: Triad, NC Posts: 331 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Listen to ^... Nothing wrong with spending a little extra on the front, but dont buy some high end or name brand rear rotors. Your local auto parts New rear rotors will be excellent. If your calipers are good, then leave them. Some nice pads (EBC green stuff for street use, porterfield for a little more aggresive braking, etc...) will be a big improvement. Stainless steel lines, etc.. But dont waste money on an adjustable proportioning valve or overkill rear rotors. Most of the time you havnt seen stuff done because its not warranted. Being original is cool, but not when your just paying to do so with no added benefits.