Hey I have diligently looked in the forums and tried to read as much info as I could, however, I don't see where the answer lies.

1) I need to replace the rear rotors and pads on my '03 G35 Sedan... that being said, can I replace it with aftermarket rotors and pads, without changing the calipers, lines, etc...? I want to get some slotted rotors, but I want to make sure that I do this right... the ones I was looking at were supposed to be stock size... so not big brakes or anything.

2)Can I only do the rears and then do the fronts on a different occasion (like when they go out), ?? Or do I need to do them at the same time as I do the rear?

 

Yes you can upgrade your rotors without having to upgrade your calipers and lines.

You don't need to do them all at the same time just keep in mind you'll be changing parts (doing brake jobs) on different intervals since they will be newer in the rear than the front and vice versa

 

Thanks I don't mind doing at different intervals, however, I wasn't planning on spacing the install too far apart, only like a month, maybe not even at all.

 

why do you want slotted rotors?

 

I was thinking of going with something like this...

CPZ G35 Rear Rotor starter kit - Cross Drilled/Slotted

This is my Daily Driver - I haven't been to the track in years and don't plan on going much with my DD, however, I want something durable if I do go and that will not affect my daily driving.

Opinions? Recommendations anyone?

 

From what I have read they are the best application for a daily driver - But again, I am just going off what I am reading all over the internet... new to this...

Slotted is supposed to help with the gas and glazing of the pads, right?

 

Yes. Drilled is the bad.

 

That's what i hear. However, what about drilled and slotted? It's not like i have a fast car and plan on racing it... I just want a nice feel to the brakes, I hear that the drilled/slotted have a long life...

 

Get R1 or brake performance rotors.R1 have lifetime on warping and one yr on cracking.brake performance are lifetime on warping and cracking!

 

Oh, what about dimpled and slotted vs. drilled/slotted?

 

Dimpled are for looks only they serve no purpose! Drilled lightens the rotor and aids in cooling them.drilled and slotted are the best.thats what I installed no problems at all!

 

There is so much information to wrap my brain around. Now I need to read up on ceramic vs. ferro-carbon vs. semi-metallic... for pads... I have always been told by my mechanic to go with ceramic, but that was for stock. I want to make sure that i am investing my money wisely.

 

If you are not going to track, I would look into centric rotors. Serves its purpose and will save you some money.

 

R1 and stop tech are all the same rotor made by centric. Ceramic pads are the best for dd.and cheaper than semi and metalic pads.ceramic have least amount of dust.

 

Hun, you want slotted only. The slots allow hot gases to escape(even though the split in modern brake pads do this), provide the pads a cooling interval, and provide a fresh cut or glaze while braking. They will however eat pads a little faster. With holes your saving how much weight, maybe almost a pound a rotor? They will make the rotor weaker, and providing less contact area for braking. Think about how much contact surface u would be loosing if u went drilled and slotted.