I have a Gen I and am very interested in these rotors. Do you remember what
they cost?
Regards,
Tom Carey
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terrible Tom" <SilverEightynine@earthlink.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2002 11:41 PM
Subject: Re: DML: J.C. Whitney drilled rotors,and curing common problems
(Tom,and others).
>
> Well like I said Steve, I am a lead foot, and consequencially I brake
> harder and more ofton. And Chicago traffic alone is murder on brakes.
> Thus I gave my stamp of approval to the rotors for having survived this
> long. I have not visually inspected them for a while. And I did notice
> some brake fade compared to what they were like new. The Napa premium
> brake pads have performed well too. (cheaper than some of the name
> brands as well)
>
> I tried those rotors simply because they were the only ones I could find
> for my Gen I, 5 lug wheels LOL. They were also affordable. The fact
> they have done well for me is an added bonus. I would be interested to
> see how they work for others on the list.
>
> two years ago when I was still driving my 89 2wd daily... I was ignorant
> and took it to CarX (Doh Doh Doh Doh!!!)
>
> Two rotors, a set of pads, cliper bolts, two drums, a set of shoes...
> AND $800 bucks later... the 2wd sounded like a garbage truck when I
> stopped. SCreeeeeeeeeeeech!
>
> I took it back twice to CarX and had them replace the pads (they kept
> glazing over) They kept telling me I was hitting the brake too much and
> overheating the things. (morons) I drove that truck the same way I
> drove it BEFORE I took it to them. I never had any car or truck that I
> drove, have that many problems with glazing.
>
> Anyway think I'm talking too much here... Would I recommend those
> rotors? yes LOL
>
> steve preston wrote:
> > Tom,if you`re having good luck with those rotors,I`ll
> > probably try a set.
>
>
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>
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>
> Terrible Tom & "Granpa"
>
> 1989 Reg Cab, V6, Auto, 8 footer, 4x2
> 1989 Reg Cab, V6, Auto, 8 footer, 4x4 w plow
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