fullercameron
XS650 Addict
I was thinking of drilling my rotors while the bike is in the shop for the next few weeks and I was looking to get some feedback regarding people's experience.
I am wondering if anyone has had especially good or bad luck with particular patterns, etc. I've seen car rotors that have cracked and didn't know if anyone has had any issues with cracking or other problems.
In reading it looks like I don't want to exceed the thickness of the disc in hole diameter, and that the holes should be left un-chamfered for best results, but I haven't found any information on whether a 4, 5 or 7 hole pattern does a better job of cleaning pads, etc.
The 4 and 5 hole patterns don't appear to completely cover the pad area since the holes are far enough apart that they never overlap. I have also seen issues with uneven pad cleaning eventually causing grooving and wondered if this problem had been experienced.
I am also curious if anyone has noticed significant differences in pad life and braking ability.
Thanks for any info.
I am wondering if anyone has had especially good or bad luck with particular patterns, etc. I've seen car rotors that have cracked and didn't know if anyone has had any issues with cracking or other problems.
In reading it looks like I don't want to exceed the thickness of the disc in hole diameter, and that the holes should be left un-chamfered for best results, but I haven't found any information on whether a 4, 5 or 7 hole pattern does a better job of cleaning pads, etc.
The 4 and 5 hole patterns don't appear to completely cover the pad area since the holes are far enough apart that they never overlap. I have also seen issues with uneven pad cleaning eventually causing grooving and wondered if this problem had been experienced.
I am also curious if anyone has noticed significant differences in pad life and braking ability.
Thanks for any info.