when I eventually do the brakes on my DAK I would like to switch to drilled
rotors. could you recommend a brand and where to buy them
or if I wanted to vent some non-drilled rotors could you share your
expertise ... is there a particular drill pattern, spacing between holes,
etc, to use? thanks for your help
At 11:53 AM 09/17/2001 -0700, you wrote:
>For what its worth --I bought Raybestos ROTORS and had them vented
>(drilled) ---I also had my stock original rotors vented to swap out on
>my wifes 00 qc. I haven't had any warping problems with either set. It
>was recommended to me that I get a set of BENDIX front pads. I did --and
>what a difference!! Over both stock and Raybestos pg+ pads. I can dig
>up the part #s later. The initial bite is awesome! High speed/high temp
>fade is far less than any other setup I've tried. I also vented my drums
>and, again at the recommendation of the "brake guy" installed a set of
>"spectra" organic rear shoes made by FERODO. They are a softer compound
>than stock which provides a better bite although at the cost of shorter
>life. They are also riveted ---this improves heat transfer away from the
>shoe surface and reduces the chances of squealing because the material can
>sort of move and adjust as the brakes heat up and cool down.
>
>I have run slotted rotors before -though not on my Dak. I used to race my
>Corrado in two SCCA classes so, I feel that i have some experience here.
>I personally prefer drilled rotors to slotting -- It has been MY
>EXPERIENCE that they cool faster and much more efficiently---perfect for
>extended braking efforts like racing or ........ towing -like ME!
>Although as far as gas release I think that they are very comparable.
>I think my new rotors cost like $60 ea and venting was $35 ea so --bout
>100 ea Arent powerslots about $125 ea hehehe ----- uh oh wheres my
>fire extinguisher!!! No, really, I think its cheaper overall to vent
>em. Anyway -- here ends the lesson ---hope it helps
>
>Regards,
>Ken H
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