Blank vs Cross-drilled vs Slotted brake rotors

[KRAM36]

I'm curious about this one. The listing states that it's only for a 2008 Boxster S and Cayman S, while everyone else show the rotors of a 2008 Boxster S are the same as 2003 Boxster S. What would be different on these rotors that they can only be used on a 2008 Boxster S?

Front Rear Kit Black Hart Drilled Slotted Brake Rotors Ceramic Pads C2553 | eBay

This seller states the rotors work on 2000 to 2008 Boxster S.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-Boxster-S-Iron-00-08-Brake-Rotors-Ceramic-Pads-Front-Rear-/321733371984

Centric shows the same part number for both cars too.

http://www.centricparts.com/products/hcr

[CoBeerToad]

I went ahead and pulled the trigger for those cheap ones. Year warranty for warping and they appear to have a lot more favorable ratings than negative. If they last me a year and then go to crap, then lesson learned (cheaply) and I'll be smarter about it next time. I didn't buy the kit with the pads through. I couldn't figure out who the manufacturer was for those so I'll pick those up locally or through Pelican. Guess I'll report back in in a few weeks with fancy pictures and then in a year to report on what I think of them.

Now I need to find that article about how to break in new pads/rotors.

[tommy583]

The brakes I ordered just came in today. Front and rear drilled with ceramic pads. The set even came with new pins, clips and springs. I'm waiting on the new caliper bolts I ordered from ECS before I do the install. The rotors look to be good quality. I guess i'll find out after I install them. Total cost including shipping was $211. For that price I figured i could just put the old ones back on if they suck.

[Bruce Wayne]

Originally Posted by tommy583

The brakes I ordered just came in today. Front and rear drilled with ceramic pads. The set even came with new pins, clips and springs. I'm waiting on the new caliper bolts I ordered from ECS before I do the install. The rotors look to be good quality. I guess i'll find out after I install them. Total cost including shipping was $211. For that price I figured i could just put the old ones back on if they suck.

Seems a shame to get them all dirty !

[Bruce Wayne]

Originally Posted by CoBeerToad

Now I need to find that article about how to break in new pads/rotors.

about 75 miles without any hard/heavy braking.

[ilikeching]

Anyone know if there is weight difference from OEM rotors?

[tommy583]

Originally Posted by ilikeching

Anyone know if there is weight difference from OEM rotors?

I will weight them when I do the brakes.

[CoBeerToad]

Originally Posted by Bruce Wayne

about 75 miles without any hard/heavy braking.

This was the article I remember.Instructions for bedding in your brakes

It doesn't say anything about ceramic pads specifically. Perhaps some more research will be necessary.

[tommy583]

The brakes I purchased came with instructions for bedding the pads.

[stephen wilson]

Originally Posted by CoBeerToad

This was the article I remember.Instructions for bedding in your brakes

It doesn't say anything about ceramic pads specifically. Perhaps some more research will be necessary.

Keep in mind, that's for bedding race-type pads, IMO that is way too aggressive for many street pads. No OEM car gets bedded that way, just brake easily at first, moving towards "normal", then a few aggressive stops over several drives, or 50-75 Miles. Some years ago I actually set a pair of brake pads on fire trying that process on a "grocery getter" !