#8019, "Are PowerSlots even worth it? Or big brakes?"
Hey guys, do you think powerslot rotors are even worth the 150. Mike @ RRE says to go for the big brake kits (like AEM which are 380). He said with such tiny stock rotors, it's kinda a waste to just get replacements in the same size hehe. Obviously they are a lot more into road racing and performance than I am, but do you guys think the power slots are even worth it, or if I might as well just resurface my stock rotors which don't seem to be warped.
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2004 WRX - WR Blue Pearl 1997 Eclipse GS - Royal Sapphire Pearl
#8020, "RE: Are PowerSlots even worth it? Or big brakes?" In response to Reply # 0
just get some bremo slotted and drilled rotors.. and new pads from ARD for like 320, (thats for all 4 wheels btw) i believe(email for current prices).. unless you want bigger rotors.. you could even go with the gsx twin piston calipers and the larger rotors that go along with them.. thats what im going to do..
#8021, "RE: Are PowerSlots even worth it? Or big brakes?" In response to Reply # 1
That's a really good price! I sell the brembos too, but personally won't use them because they are cross-drilled and tend to crack more easily after a while. The good thing about the AEM's is that even though they are cross-drilled, if you get them through RRE, they usually can get AEM to warranty any problems with the rotors.
PowerSlot will also take care of most problems with their slotted rotors, so my main debate is between Powerslot stock size rotors, resurfacing my stock rotors (cheapest), or AEM big brakes (harder to install and costs a lot more though).
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2004 WRX - WR Blue Pearl 1997 Eclipse GS - Royal Sapphire Pearl
#8022, "RE: Are PowerSlots even worth it? Or big brakes?" In response to Reply # 2
I'm quite happy with my AEM FWD brake upgrade. My braking control is much superior than before with stock calipers and MetalMasters. I do have the rear upgrades too, but the fronts only is good too.
RRE's price is better than anywhere else on the web that I have seen. Install shouldn't be too bad (AEM installed mine, but I did the rears on my own). If you can install struts, you can do the brakes.
I have yet to see any cracking on my rotors, and I am not exactly easy on the brakes. Its a little pricier overall (remember you will still want new pads), I think the added contol is well worth it. Big brakes separate the racers from the ricers, IMO...
#8023, "RE: Are PowerSlots even worth it? Or big brakes?" In response to Reply # 3
speaking from my own experience with the powerslots, they REALLY improved my braking power. however, i did change the rotors and the brake pads at the same time (which was when my pads were almost metal on metal). but you'll be happy with the powerslots if you decide to go that route.
#8024, "RE: Are PowerSlots even worth it? Or big brakes?" In response to Reply # 4
ive had powerslots and axxis metal master pads on the clipse for a couple of years and i love them. i agre with the last poster, you wont regret them and will feel the braking power over the stock ones..
#8025, "RE: Are PowerSlots even worth it? Or big brakes?" In response to Reply # 3
How did you go abot bleed the brakes Juan??? i really like how your's is set up. hell it looks mean through the K-1 wheels.
Marcus, let me know what you decide to do. I need to change my brakes as well. With the turbo kit on, I'm getting massive brake fad at 100mph.. I guess it is time to pitch the stock brake and pads. they been on since I bought the car back in january of 97 (that is about 54,000 miles) yikes.
#8026, "RE: Are PowerSlots even worth it? Or big brakes?" In response to Reply # 6
I've got the powerslots and porterfield r4s pads, and the car does brake better (I know, it's saved my butt nce or twice!)
I know it won't be the same as a big brake upgrade, but it's defenitely worth it, especially since the stock rotors suck so bad they will warp, it's just a matter of time
#8027, "RE: Are PowerSlots even worth it? Or big brakes?" In response to Reply # 6
I used one of those MityVac units. They cost $30-40, but you can bleed any hydraulic system by yourself. I think most people should bleed their brakes and change the fluid more often than they do, especially if they live in high-humidity areas (not SoCal though .