hi Tony,
finally have my computer worked out. Here is the info that you requested:
Talk to a gentleman named "Vince Bunting Sr." at CH Topping (the best in
stopping) They are located in Long Beach CA. (562)432-0901 He will ship
back and forth. He vented, or cross drilled both my original stock rotors,
which are now on my wife's '00 QC and the replacement Raybestos rotors
(#76645) To the vented rotors I used Bendix pads #MKD746 they fit at least
my '99 and my wife's '00. The rear drums got vented as well and run Spectra
One riveted shoes made by Ferodo #SPR445 These fit my 99 10" rear drums but
you may have the larger 11" units as my wife's '00. I don't have the # for
those. I got the shoes from Vince as I couldn't find anyone who dealt w/
them locally. Everyone thinks that "brakes is brakes" ----not so. I'm not
so sure about the rear shoes, but those Bendix pads and venting made a
MAJOR difference once they were broken in and seated. They actually grip
better as they heat up. Great for stop and go or extended tow braking. I'm
very happy with em.
-----Original Message-----
From: acellan1@tampabay.rr.com [mailto:acellan1@tampabay.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 3:40 PM
To: dametalr@pacbell.net
Subject: Fwd: Re: DML: Which Brake Rotors to buy?
Can you provide any info on who provides this type of service? Website or
phone# would be terrific.
TIA
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Hoffman <kenh@photocenterimaging.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Monday, September 17, 2001 3:07 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Which Brake Rotors to buy? Re:DML: Which Brake Rotors to
buy?
>>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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