Re: Brakes - Cross Drilled or Slotted?

[mpcripps <mpcripps@mediaone.net>]

Are you sure you need rotors? The OEM VW rotors can really hang in there.

I use the ATE PowerDisk (slotted) rotors and Mintex red box pads.  The 
first
stop of the day can be a bit unnerving; once you warm them up they stop
great. The combination works well, and the brake dust is near zero. My
rear wheels now look worse than the fronts. 


Mike

>I should have my new wheels and tires by next week and while I am at it, I
>am looking to change my pads and rotors too. I have never changed them yet
>since I bought the car in 98 and they are about due now. 
>But, does anyone have any pros/cons to these rotors. I have heard that the
>cross drilled sometimes crack and the slotted work a little better. This is
>my daily driver, so these rotors will see the winter too. Does anyone have
>any first hand experience on this, and if so, what type/brand of rotors are
>you using? 
>I am going to go with the Axis/Mintex Red Box pads for a little less brake
>dust too
>
>-AN
>
>