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x-drilled rotors for the rear, are ECS and Stoptech the only options?

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Old 06-08-2004, 07:50 AM
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Default x-drilled rotors for the rear, are ECS and Stoptech the only options?

Also, which is the best compromise between looks/performance/price?

ECS tuning rear slotted/x-drilled: $160
Stoptech rear x-drilled: $266

My main concern is that the ECS rotors won't look right with my stoptech front x-drilled BBK.

I STFA and read something about chadblock running stoptech rear rotors and having vibration issues....not sure which way to go.

Any input?

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DBA from Tantrumwerks are another option.
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Default If you're not going to torture your brakes on the track, x-drilled rotors are OK. --->

Vibrations usually stem from inadequate pad bedding, rather than warping due to drilling or slotting of rotors.
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checked their website, looks like only slotted for the rears...thanks though!!
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Default Last time I spoke w/ them, they had drilled

why not call/email them?
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Default I have never tracked the car, and If I ever do I'm sure it'll be...

just light duty, so I decided to go with the x-drilled. I know the slotted is more resistent to abuse, but I really like the way the x-drilled look 8^)

Thanks for the input!!

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doing now, thanks!!
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Default BTW, Stasis has some nice larger (298mm) rotors that go with the stock rear calipers. --->

Not sure about x-drilled, though.
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While we're talking about rear brakes, are the A8 rears considered a decent replacement on the S4?
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Don't know, sorry.


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