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time2roll
Jun 02, 2019Nomad
Ultimately the solid rotors have more metal mass to absorb heat and more surface area for friction. Outgassing is not an issue with modern semimetalic pads. Ceramic primary purpose is to reduce brake material making your wheels look dirty from brake dust. Ceramic also does not transmit heat well and forces more on the rotor. Google will find much to read such as this.
https://www.good-guys.com/hotnews/truth-drilledslotted-brake-rotors/
Indy car brake assembly: (note no slots, no drills)
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https://www.brembo.com/en/company/news/indycar-(2)
OK these NASCAR brakes have slots but no drills:

https://thebrakereport.com/brembo-explains-nascar-brakes/
I think you are good to go with what you have. You said yourself "better than new"
https://www.autoanything.com/resources/what-are-the-best-brake-pads-ceramic-or-semi-metallic/
https://www.good-guys.com/hotnews/truth-drilledslotted-brake-rotors/
Indy car brake assembly: (note no slots, no drills)
/_99r1972_stpete_150327_b.jpg)
https://www.brembo.com/en/company/news/indycar-(2)
OK these NASCAR brakes have slots but no drills:

https://thebrakereport.com/brembo-explains-nascar-brakes/
I think you are good to go with what you have. You said yourself "better than new"
https://www.autoanything.com/resources/what-are-the-best-brake-pads-ceramic-or-semi-metallic/
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