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Old 05-03-2008   #1
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Default Brake rotors?

Hey everybody, I'm unsure about the front rotors on my SE-R. I know I need new ones, not sure if I should stay with stock or is there something better out there? Any insight would be great!

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Old 05-03-2008   #2
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Know ones had to change rotors yet?

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Old 05-04-2008   #3
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The OEM should be fine but I have heard complaints of them warping. If you have the money you can always upgrade to diamond slotted front rotors and cross drilled and slotted rear rotors.

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Thanks. Yea mine are warped,more evident at higher speeds. I'll post what I put on. Love this car!

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If they haven't been machined before you can get them turned and they will last a while longer. Most rotors warp after a period of time.

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If they haven't been machined before you can get them turned and they will last a while longer. Most rotors warp after a period of time.
Thanks dude, didn't even think about a turn down (duh!). A simple fix for a little while longer anyway. I'm curious if anyone makes a drilled vented front rotor worth a crap....for the future of course.

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I'm sure they do but they will be fairly pricey.

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Old 05-11-2008   #8
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I put Powerslot rotors all around my 05 Altima. It cost around $500 for the rotors and pads. So far no problems with about 3000 miles on them.

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I wonder if you couldn't just drill them yourself..

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Probably wouldn't work very well. They should be cross drilled. You could if you had the machinery to do it though.


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Probably wouldn't work very well. They should be cross drilled. You could if you had the machinery to do it thought.
You couldn't cross drill with a regular bit?

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You could try but I don't think it would work very well. A regular bit you have to drill straight into it. They use a machining tool to drill the holes.

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If you drill them yourself you are going to compromise the integrity of the rotor. Crossdrilled rotors are weak as they are. You are better off just buying slotted rotors.

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