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Powerslot rotors and pads (Opinions)

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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 03:52 PM
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What do you guys think of these? I'm running 35's on my Jk and it is time for brakes. The local 4WP here in Orlando is having a grand openning this weekend with 50% off installs and they recommended Powerslots. Thinking of taking advantage of that.
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 04:29 PM
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I'm running power slot rotors with hawk pads on 35s. My jeep stops quick and hard if need be. I've been in quite a few situations where I needed to really lay on the brakes and they always performed great. Without a doubt I will be installing the exact same parts when the time comes. Recently did a brake job on my VW an Ford powerstroke and I didn't think twice, both got power slots
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 12:08 AM
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Do the slotted and drilled rotors load up with mud/sand?

That is my only worry.
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by DadsCJ
Do the slotted and drilled rotors load up with mud/sand?

That is my only worry.
And the biggest reason why I wouldn't use them on any offroad vehicle. Especially if mud and even worse, clay, has any chance to be in the plans.
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by DadsCJ
Do the slotted and drilled rotors load up with mud/sand?

That is my only worry.
Yup they probably would
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 06:30 AM
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Slots and drilled holes are designed to dissipate heat under hard use while driving on a road course with a sports car. The slots and holes also reduce the contact surface the brake pads use. To increase stopping performance, you need to increase the size of the rotor.
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 20JK10
Slots and drilled holes are designed to dissipate heat under hard use while driving on a road course with a sports car. The slots and holes also reduce the contact surface the brake pads use. To increase stopping performance, you need to increase the size of the rotor.
In conjunction with pistons, both size and number.
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