Power Slot vs Stoptech drilled rotor - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JoeBoxer · 10-16-2012, 02:38 PM

I'm planning my brake upgrade to do this winter, I plan on using Ferodo D2500 pads front and rear, Goodridge or Speigler brake lines, and AP 5.1 or Motul brake fluid. I can both of these rotors for similar cost, I am leaning towards the Power Slots due to the increased surface area over the drilled rotors but I want to make sure the Power Slot is a decent quality rotor. Has anybody dealt with both brands and if so is there one you prefer?

Edit: Changed the picture to the Centric blank, will be going with one of these two, no drilled Stoptechs.

ABQautoxer · 10-16-2012, 02:40 PM

Why not OEM rotors? In my experience these types of rotors do nothing for braking. It would be worth it if they were lighter, but the slots/holes don't help and often eat pads faster.

Dave-ROR · 10-16-2012, 02:41 PM

Centric blanks. Or the powerslots if you want something that's not a blank. I wouldn't bother with the swiss cheese junk.

VSGTS14 · 10-16-2012, 02:52 PM

no drilled. not good.

slotted are good. but if you're not going crazy, just get some blanks...like dba, which are being produced...or centric.

empower-auto · 10-16-2012, 02:56 PM

drilled cracks.

get the slotted.

JoeBoxer · 10-16-2012, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Centric blanks. Or the powerslots if you want something that's not a blank. I wouldn't bother with the swiss cheese junk.

The Centric actually looks pretty good, i didn't look at them closely because they were so cheap but i think they will be fine. Thanks for saving me some cash!!

Any input on pad choice? With the money saved on rotors the Ferodo's shouldn't be a problem but if there is something else i should be looking at too please let me know. I have used Hawk's in the past, not a fan of the HPS but actually liked the Performance Ceramic.

empower-auto · 10-16-2012, 03:11 PM

Centric owns stoptech and powerslot. Just saying.

RYU · 10-16-2012, 03:15 PM

@JoeBoxer, any idea if there are weight savings between these brands? That would be something i'd consider as part of the decision process.

Let us know what you end up with. I believe Brembo makes blanks also but not sure on how competive they are, if even they have them for our cars yet.

d1ck · 10-16-2012, 03:21 PM

Unless you have worn out the OEM rotors there is no reason to change them to either of these. You won't get more braking torque or better heat management. The only reason I can see is for bling which is fine. If that's the case go with the slotted like everyone else says. THey are less prone to cracking.

JoeBoxer · 10-16-2012, 03:36 PM

Brembo has some drilled rotors also but they specify not for track use or with race pad compounds. I'm mainly doing the rotors for looks, the E-coating keeps them looking nicer so the centric will suffice for what i am looking for.

Racecomp Engineering · 10-16-2012, 04:02 PM

I use centric premium blanks as a simple OEM replacement for my cars. Good quality rotor.

I use the stoptech street performance pads or ferodo 2500 for the street. The st pads do well and are cheap but I really like the ferodos. This is for street cars, though the ferodos can handle a light beating.

- Andrew

Dave-ROR · 10-16-2012, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

The Centric actually looks pretty good, i didn't look at them closely because they were so cheap but i think they will be fine. Thanks for saving me some cash!!

Any input on pad choice? With the money saved on rotors the Ferodo's shouldn't be a problem but if there is something else i should be looking at too please let me know. I have used Hawk's in the past, not a fan of the HPS but actually liked the Performance Ceramic.

For what usage? I generally run OEM pads on the street but I won't be able to any longer (due to non-oem front setup). If you are sticking with OEM calieprs and you haven't had a problem with OEM pads I'd just keep using those.

I'll be trying AP S100 street pads soon but otherwise I don't have much experience with alternate street pads. I think the ITR has some axxis somethings on it, they work fine on the street too but I'm not even sure what they are. They suck on the track tho :P

JoeBoxer · 10-16-2012, 04:15 PM

Thanks guys i think you have saved me quite a bit of money, going to go with the Centric rotors front and rear mainly for looks, AP S100 pads up front, keep the oem pads on rear, and Goodridge brake lines. AP 5.1 or Motul fluid, haven't decided on that yet.

TAP Auto Parts · 10-16-2012, 06:32 PM

Powerslot and Stoptech rotors are both created from the Centric Premium blank. Go with the Powerslot rotor if you want a performance rotor.

The setup you have listed above sounds great, should really improve the pedal feel

10-16-2012, 02:38 PM	#1
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Power Slot vs Stoptech drilled rotor I'm planning my brake upgrade to do this winter, I plan on using Ferodo D2500 pads front and rear, Goodridge or Speigler brake lines, and AP 5.1 or Motul brake fluid. I can both of these rotors for similar cost, I am leaning towards the Power Slots due to the increased surface area over the drilled rotors but I want to make sure the Power Slot is a decent quality rotor. Has anybody dealt with both brands and if so is there one you prefer? Edit: Changed the picture to the Centric blank, will be going with one of these two, no drilled Stoptechs. Last edited by JoeBoxer; 10-16-2012 at 03:13 PM.

10-16-2012, 02:40 PM	#2
ABQautoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2021 Supra / 2022 Tundra Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 659 Thanks: 60 Thanked 197 Times in 141 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Why not OEM rotors? In my experience these types of rotors do nothing for braking. It would be worth it if they were lighter, but the slots/holes don't help and often eat pads faster. __________________ TomR

10-16-2012, 02:41 PM	#3
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Centric blanks. Or the powerslots if you want something that's not a blank. I wouldn't bother with the swiss cheese junk. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

10-16-2012, 02:52 PM	#4
VSGTS14 987 Motorsports Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 WO FR-S Location: Phillipsburg, NJ Posts: 340 Thanks: 1 Thanked 97 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	no drilled. not good. slotted are good. but if you're not going crazy, just get some blanks...like dba, which are being produced...or centric. __________________ '13 WO FR-S Track Car Build

10-16-2012, 02:56 PM	#5
empower-auto Kouki-Monster Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 11 Thanked 562 Times in 261 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	drilled cracks. get the slotted. __________________ Rich Anderson EMPOWER AUTO

10-16-2012, 03:11 PM	#7
empower-auto Kouki-Monster Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 11 Thanked 562 Times in 261 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Centric owns stoptech and powerslot. Just saying. __________________ Rich Anderson EMPOWER AUTO

10-16-2012, 03:15 PM	#8
RYU Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: really slow... Location: Los Angeles (SGV) Posts: 737 Thanks: 340 Thanked 253 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@JoeBoxer, any idea if there are weight savings between these brands? That would be something i'd consider as part of the decision process. Let us know what you end up with. I believe Brembo makes blanks also but not sure on how competive they are, if even they have them for our cars yet.

10-16-2012, 03:21 PM	#9
d1ck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Black 2013 FRS Location: Newfoundland Posts: 249 Thanks: 31 Thanked 83 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Unless you have worn out the OEM rotors there is no reason to change them to either of these. You won't get more braking torque or better heat management. The only reason I can see is for bling which is fine. If that's the case go with the slotted like everyone else says. THey are less prone to cracking.

10-16-2012, 03:36 PM	#10
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Brembo has some drilled rotors also but they specify not for track use or with race pad compounds. I'm mainly doing the rotors for looks, the E-coating keeps them looking nicer so the centric will suffice for what i am looking for.

10-16-2012, 04:02 PM	#11
Racecomp Engineering Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2016 BRZ, 2012 Paris Di2 & 2018 STI Location: Severn, MD Posts: 5,520 Thanks: 3,542 Thanked 7,415 Times in 3,033 Posts Mentioned: 311 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	I use centric premium blanks as a simple OEM replacement for my cars. Good quality rotor. I use the stoptech street performance pads or ferodo 2500 for the street. The st pads do well and are cheap but I really like the ferodos. This is for street cars, though the ferodos can handle a light beating. - Andrew

10-16-2012, 04:15 PM	#13
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks guys i think you have saved me quite a bit of money, going to go with the Centric rotors front and rear mainly for looks, AP S100 pads up front, keep the oem pads on rear, and Goodridge brake lines. AP 5.1 or Motul fluid, haven't decided on that yet.

10-16-2012, 06:32 PM	#14
TAP Auto Parts Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Las Vegas Posts: 303 Thanks: 442 Thanked 104 Times in 74 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Powerslot and Stoptech rotors are both created from the Centric Premium blank. Go with the Powerslot rotor if you want a performance rotor. The setup you have listed above sounds great, should really improve the pedal feel

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