It's new rotor time! I only know of Eeuroparts, FCP and GS for buying parts but I have no idea what's comparable to the Aero rotors I've got on there. (Nor do I know how thick they are..) Myle is clearly the cheapest but I'm looking for something more performance oriented. (Not a track car, just stop light racer..) Drilled would be preferable.
G-Thanks? So vented rotors are foolish.. I'm just curious as to what others have used. Typically discussion is encouraged on forums, and being new to SAAB (and wrenching in general) I like asking questions. :signs065:
There is a difference between vented / cross-drilled / slotted. Your 9-5 has vented rotors, the slotted ones meant for a Viggen will fit if you have Aero caliper brackets (they are slightly larger diameter than regular 9-5 / 9-3 rotors).
Stock stuff is fine - do NOT get the autozone house brand stuff tho. I've seen so many of those with enough runout right out of the box that you can feel the pulsation in the pedal.
Zimmerman / Brembo / ATE are all good brands if you can find them for a good price.
You may know better for a car that uses technology straight from the 1970s, but you're a bit clueless about what the OP's car needs. Vented rotors aren't "fancy stuff" -- they're OEM fitment for the OP's car because of its weight and power, and yes, there's a difference. That's why they're on the car in the first place.
Slotted rotors can actually improve braking performance, especially in the wet, by exposing new pad surface quicker, but it wears the pads down faster. It's a trade off that's likely not necessary on most street cars, but offers improved looks and performance.
Drilled rotors are mainly for looks, unless it's a really expensive ceramic compound racing rotor. Skip.
That said...I'd stick with the OEM blank style vented rotors like the ones in Saabeh's picture....
Ditto on Centric, or Brembo (if you can snag a coupon). ATE is OEM quality too. I've had variable results with Zimmerman.
And re: vented rotors. Ignore any advice that tells you "all rotors are the same" and listen to DrewP on this. Vented rotors are preferable because they don't overheat as fast and the heat dissipates quicker. It's a nice bit of safety margin for a loaded car, which wagons often are.
Some of the 9-5 Aero Wagons had vented rear rotors from the factory for this exact reason. Some of us with modded cars have changed over to the vented rotors because of the increased stopping power.
Yeah, that's why I went back and edited with a cooler head. I need to approach those posts like I'm talking to an elderly neighbor about why her computer can't do The Google without an internet connection.
Thanks for the advice Drew, jssaab, and sabbeh! The Centric C-Tek and E-Coating is a pretty interesting method for keeping the rust off the non-pad portions. Went with the C-Tek's, dirt cheap too! Full set front and rear for $115 shipped. Not bad.
Thanks for the advice Drew, jssaab, and sabbeh! The Centric C-Tek and E-Coating is a pretty interesting method for keeping the rust off the non-pad portions. Went with the C-Tek's, dirt cheap too! Full set front and rear for $115 shipped. Not bad.
Edit* just saw the above few posts. I appreciate the added clarification.
and we have another tyrade by someone that got called out for giving information he has no right to give out... awesome.
and like the others said unless you are doing some track use of the car (autocross or the like) you can stick with what OEM gave you. C-Tek is the best deal around. then get your self some nice pads. i prefer the dustless ceramic ones. there are some that are a step up from street that paired with decent oem rotors will give you noticeably better stopping.
how can you possibly say that something that will stay hot, has virtually no heat dissapation (a rotors worst enemy is heat if you have any clue at all about any moving vehicle on the planet) is just as reliable as something that is designed to vent off heat?
putting a solid disc on a newer car with the weight, power, and frequent braking they would have is stupid, dangerous and frankly life threatening to everyone involved.
please keep your comments to something you have a clue about which isnt any new vehicle based on your moronic advice
b202nut is not saying to avoid vented rotors, he is saying that drilled rotors are unnecessary.
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