Right now it takes a lot of pedal effort to get my car to stop quickly. Will drilled or slotted disks improve brake distance? Which is better? Will better pads help too? Any info will be helpful.

 

blank rotors, stainless lines, good fluid, good pads.

 

drilled tend to crack after awhile

 

drilled and slotted are only good for asthetic appeal.

 

If you can lock up your tires, then upgrading the brakes will not decrease your stoping distance (maybe slightly from better modulation and therefor better threshold braking, but thats besides the point). What they said about cross drilled rotors is true. Avoid them if your looking for a performance upgrade. Better brake pads that have a higher coefficient of friction will reduce pedal effort.

-Mike

 

when has anyone ever locked up their tires?

 

Brakes, wheels, tires, same difference

 

you must be rockin those bias ply brakes then hu?

 

Hey, most brake calipers are only 2 piston, trying going to a 4 or 6 piston caliper, and use a regular rotor, if your willing to pay the $$.
-Aaron-

 

Go with slotted. Drilled rotors have less surface area and are more prone to cracking. Experiment with brake pads too. They make the biggest difference.