drilled rear brake rotor Q?

[blaster82]

would it hurt anything if i drilled holes in my stock rear brake rotor cause as we all know the rear brakes on the blaster just plain out suck and im tryin to think of an easy and cheap way to make them even the slightest bit better. i was gonna go for the curved hole patter if ya know what i mean. let me know if its gonna warp my rotor or kill my pads or anything. thanks guys and gals!!!

 

[stephen12091985]

i think as long as you get it smooth from where you drill it that it should be ok

 

[Cochise]

Have fun tearing up your drill bits. Brake Rotors are tempered, and hardened.

 

[Paulie B]

You will need a drill press, cobalt bits, and some spray oil.
Go slow and lube the bit as you drill.
No other bits will work!

 

[97BoredOutBlasta]

i wanted to do that too. i was gonna put it on the bridgeport vert. mill at work and use either some diamond coated bits or the carbide boring bits. then i was gonna very lightly 45degree chamfer the holes. then do a light surface grind both sides.

 

[blaster82]

thanks guys, im gonna try it and if it messes up then another rotor is only a few bucks. i have some cobalt bits and my buddy has a drill press so im gonna give it a go. thanks again guys. i appreciate the help

 

[wrench man]

Drilled/Slotted rotors are VENTED, they DO NOT! cool, in fact IF you need them they run HOTTER!!!!!! the vents are to let the expanding gasses escape that cause brake fade under EXTREME braking conditions, if your brakes aren't working you aint gett'n them HOT!

 

[underwaterboy82]

well what is ganna hurt, mine goes threw rear brake pads like every other month i replaceing them, anything that improves their life im up for

 

[blaster82]

that too. well i got used to not using my back brake because it was no use unless i was stoppin really quick for some reason, otherwise i just use my gears and front brakes to stop.

 

[blaster82]

well guys, are there any other thoughts on the whole drilling thing?? i wanna know as much as possible if im gonna do it and i wanna do it right.

 

[Paulie B]

jes do it.
If you mess it up throw it in the gutter and go buy another I:I

 

[blaster82]

good call, ill try it once i find someone with a drill press that will let me use it