another stupid question

[speedy_talon28]

I was wondering if I can drill a few holes in my stock rotors to serve the same purpose as the drilled rotors you get off ebay, just curious and I know after time it would fail (or so I heard) but, I would like to know if it can be done???? because I have no more $$$$ for the ebay drilled rotors

 

[EclipseTrbo420A]

You honistly need this done? Either way They dont just throw a bit through the rotor. Its is strategic. Dont do it your self. just save if you really want them that bad.

 

[gsxAWDdsm692]

yea umm the holes that are drilled by real companies are drilled strategically so they are ergonomic

 

[Quasimondo]

I was wondering if I can drill a few holes in my stock rotors to serve the same purpose as the drilled rotors you get off ebay, just curious and I know after time it would fail (or so I heard) but, I would like to know if it can be done???? because I have no more $$$$ for the ebay drilled rotors

Drilling puts stress on the rotor where the holes are drilled, leading to cracking and premature rotor failure. The only way it should be done is to have the rotors cast with the holes already in them. Any brake rotor with the holes drilled after the rotor is cast will develop cracks.

Besides, drilling a brake rotor is not something you want to try on your own.

 

[speedy_talon28]

well, maybe I'll just buy all new factory rotors because they'll cheaper, and paint the calipers so they will look nice when I put my new wheels on.

 

[speedy_talon28]

see, I told you guys it was a stupid question

 

[dr1665]

see, I told you guys it was a stupid question

Not a stupid question. To do it yourself is an extension of the DSM mindset. You're on the right path. Should you really wish to pursue the idea of drilling your own rotors (I know of it being done on at least one 400hp+ GVR4 rally car that is driven through hell and back with no ill effects), you owe it to yourself to do extensive research into the subject and then determine a solid process by which to experiment.

Cross-drilled rotors do develop stress fractures and rotor failure is a serious issue not to be taken lightly. Think about it. It's a heavy metal disc spinning at several hundred revolutions per minute. Were a section of it to fly off, where is it going to go? Answer: Through your wheel, your tire, the fender, possibly into your suspension or engine bay. Not to mention you might suddenly lose a wheel at speed.

So, let's just say that, yes, it can be done, yes, some people can get away with it, but the general consensus is that it's a dangerous thing to try and ill advised..

Oh yeah, and...

yea umm the holes that are drilled by real companies are drilled strategically so they are ergonomic

1. Total lack of capitalization and punctuation.
2. While the holes in drilled rotors might be strategic, ergonomics has nothing to do with it.
3. Thanks for being so duly helpful.

Sarcasm, like revenge, is a dish best served cold.

 

[gsxAWDdsm692]

useless post, please disregard.

 

[xveganxcowboyx]

Yeah, serious mis-use of the word ergonomic.

The advantage of drilled or slotted rotors is not great anyway, particularly on a street driven car. It makes more sense to just invest in some decent pads and leave it alone until you can afford to upgrade.

 

[gsxAWDdsm692]

Yea, I didn't know that the applied science of equipment design, had nothing to do with the strategic placement of cross-drilled holes on cross-drilled rotors. Sorry.

 

[97GS-TSpyder]

Everyone is wrong here
It has to be the best idea

Everyone in japan does it, and you want to be JDM right?
Go for it, Post results please1 Im thinking of taking a 1 inch drill bit to my stuff as well

yea umm the holes that are drilled by real companies are drilled strategically so they are ergonomic

Yeha man, ergonomics are important for comfyness of rotors

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

ok enough of the ergonomic talk.

 

[97GS-TSpyder]

aww shucks