Don't really know if this'll help you guys in the states out or not, but hey, worth a shot.
Just bought a set of grooved / drilled rotors( discs ) for the Mondeo which are the same fitment I believe as for the X. EBC are asking a pretty hefty price last time I checked.
These babies for the set were delivered to my door for £130 all in




Jim

 

Excellent item and great deal

 

Godd price..Hows the reputation of that brand of Rotor?

 

Not sure Dennis to be honest, but they look great and cant wait to fit them to find out

Jim

 

what are the main advantages to drilled rotors?

 

See one of the write ups below to find the benefits of them jvegas. Some people complain that they are noisier though, but the reduced stopping distances and sportier look can offset this I think.

Sport drilled brake rotors are for drivers who want to improve the looks and performance of their vehicle’s original braking system without having to change additional brake components. Sport drilled brake rotors provide excellent stopping power in everyday traffic, as well as more spirited, high performance street and highway driving.
Sport drilled brake rotors match the vehicle’s original equipment rotor’s dimensions and are fully compatible with its hubs, brake calipers and road wheels. Front and rear Sport drilled brake rotors are available to provide a matched appearance on all four corners of the vehicle, and employ one-piece vented or solid rotors depending on the vehicle’s original equipment specifications.






Starting with select castings, Sport drilled brake rotors undergo the race-born practice of cross drilling to provide multiple paths to disperse built-up heat and gasses. The Sport rotor’s cross-drilled holes are bi-angle chamfered at the rotor’s outer surfaces to help reduce the cracking caused by repeated, high stress, high temperature brake applications.
Sport drilled brake rotors are coated for corrosion resistance to help eliminate rust and to offer a bold, aggressive appearance to enhance the look of the vehicle’s road wheels.
Sport drilled brake rotors are designed to meet the challenges of high performance street driving while adding an authentic, race-ready look.Jim

 

I installed those. Can't say very happy with them. They brake fine, but make a grinding sound when braked hard.

Also, after intelation, it will shake for a while. Dont worry, it will dissapear.

 

All new Pads and Rotors take a few hard braking manuvers to properly bed them in..there is several Internet articles expalining how to bed in new brakes..

here for example

 

Nice one on the bedding in of the brake pads n discs Dennis......I've seen it a few times myself, but great for those that have not.

Ruslan.........I'm surprised mate........They've been fitted n working for around a week now and have just got better n better. The wife who tends to drivethe car daily has noticed a huge improvement. I've driven it myself a few times just before n just after and I aslo notice a big difference.
No real complaints or noise issues at this time and no brake judder either

Jim

 

did you buy those on ebay Jim?

 

Yes Peewee...........got em off Ebay mate.

Jim