Sorry, I know this is the racing forum - but I figure you guys would know more than those just concerned with the aesthetics of rotors.

I had an S2000 with a Stoptech BBK before. I enjoyed autocrossing with it.

I am looking to buy another one and will prepare for another brake upgrade. But I doubt I need the full BBK again.
With that said, this car will mostly be street driven. So I was thinking Stoptech Stage 2.

That includes SS lines, pads, fluid, rotors. About $675

OR, save some bucks and get stage 1: same as above w/o rotors. $285.

For a street driven car, do rotors make any difference? I'd love some floating rotors to save some weight but to my knowledge there aren't any direct replacements for the S2000. So the Stoptech rotors probably aren't any lighter. Unless the stock rotors are shot (in which case I would just get the Stoptechs instead of new OEMs of course), would you still upgrade to slotted/drilled rotors?

Also, I've been under the impression that slotted is better for the track, and drilled is better for the street. Any truth to that?

Thanks! Sorry if this is in the wrong forum or if it's an old thread. The S2ki search is weak.

 

This is going to be a fun thread.

I'll start by saying that there is almost no reason to upgrade the stock brakes, especially for just "street" driving.

You also won't find too many people here who will have anything nice to say about slotted OR drilled rotors for any driving style.

I've never purchased anything other than cheap blank rotors or used OEM rotors and I track a separate set of OEM style rotors and good pads.

Also, for a street driven car, it would be hard to overheat the stock brakes to a point that you'd need better pads. Notice I didn't say rotors.

My advice, don't waste your money on anything but OEM or OEM style "blank" rotors.

 

Wyatt... I have been doing a lot of research as well for planning my next build and the consensus even for s2000's that are being tracked is that the OEM rotors are fine. The only parts that really need to be upgraded are your brake fluid (ATE or Motul) and some track pads if you want to start tracking the car. For the street though, your OEM setup should be fine, especially the rotors.

 

unless you are running some serious HP, oem pads are more than enough for street driving, I autox with stock pads and they hold up perfectly... I swap out to track pads for HPDE though.

 

I appreciate the input, guys.
It's not that I'm concerned with the car's braking ability - that's not what started this. I want Axxis Deluxe pads because they're quiet, dust-free, and easy on the rotors. I now live downtown in a condo where I cannot wash my car or work on it often. So I want a setup that stays clean and lasts a while. I want SS lines for feel - I liked that in my old BBK. And lastly, fluid... Of course..
Looks like I'll stick with Stage 1. Thanks again.
Unless some lighter rotors become available..

 

I totally do not agree. There is one, HUGE, and extremely good reason to pull off all that OEM stuff and replace it with a big brake kit.

 

Once again Triple-H issues forth with truth and wisdom. Couldn't have said it better myself.

Stock rotors are fine. Plenty of aftermarket rotors are prone to warpage, cracking (if drilled), etc. There are good rotors out there but the oem rotors are a known quantity.

 

Awesome, thanks again guys.
I'll just get SS lines, pads, and fluid from Zeckhausen then.

Happy motoring!
-w

 

does anyone know how much the oem rotor weighs? front or rear...

i just bought cheap rotors $40 each, from carbotech, rotors are made from centric.

they appear to be one-piece and feel very heavy...

i don't want to sacrifice weight for the cost savings, so i'd like to find out if they are heavier before I install them this weekend.

appreciate any knowledge on oem rotor weight

 

The stockers are very heavy. Don't know the weight but I remember being shocked when I took them off to install my Stoptech BBK.
I doubt the Centric's will be heavier. I'm sure all stock-sized blanks are within 2lbs of each other. (I'm going to pull this out of my ass but I think they are close to 15lbs).
What I want is an oem-sized floating rotor. Like the E46 M3 guys get with Euro rotors. Easier weight saver than wheels.