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Old 03-11-2013, 01:32 PM
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If you absolutely need them there's a place in the UK.
They quoted me for two day shipping all four rotors to Chicago for $480 US

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Old 03-11-2013, 01:45 PM
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I just got an answering machine when calling EE. I'll give them another shot before I call KNS back and get theirs.
 
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Old 03-11-2013, 02:55 PM
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Well, just got an email back from John at EE. I guess they're sold out of the D2 rotors and not getting anymore in. I guess that means I'll be getting mine from KNS (they're ordering straight from DBA), the 4000 series sweep slot style.
 
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Originally Posted by Disco Mike
There is not a word of truth to that statement that DBA slotted and drilled rotors will crack...
This is just blatant misinformation, Mike.

Drilling rotors, no matter who makes them, weakens the crystalline structure by drilling right through the grain. This will encourage a crack to form.

If you're running a rotor with holes cast into it, a la Porsche, that's totally fine. If you're running a race car where the rotors are heavily scrutinized during tech inspection, and will likely be replaced every other race, you're probably going to be OK, but cracking does happen.

But running a rotor on the street that's predisposed to cracking? Unnecessary risk.
 
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Old 03-11-2013, 03:02 PM
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Make sure when you install them that you do a full synthetic DOT 4 brake flush, I recommend you buy 2 quarts of Castrol synthetic from Pep Boys. You need this because with all you new stopping power comes heat and regular DOT won't hold up as well causing you a soft pedal. You might also consider replacing all 6 of your rubber brake hoses with with a good triple layered stainless steel replacement line which will give you additional stopping power.
 
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Old 03-11-2013, 03:11 PM
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I was going to do the lines too but cant fit into my budget right now. I didnt want to skimp on rotors and end up replacing them in 20k just to have good lines. I figured I can just spend another $10 on more fluid later on and do lines then.
 
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