Re: J.C. Whitney drilled rotors,and curing common problems (Tom,and others).

From: steve preston (steve239dak@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Oct 07 2002 - 23:23:52 EDT


$65 a piece for Gen I,$78 for Gen III. Steve P.
--- Tom Carey <blackjack@mchsi.com> wrote:
>
> 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.
> >
> >
> > --
> > -----------------------------------
> >
> > "...mmm, truck..."
> >
> > Terrible Tom & "Granpa"
> >
> > 1989 Reg Cab, V6, Auto, 8 footer, 4x2
> > 1989 Reg Cab, V6, Auto, 8 footer, 4x4 w plow
> >
> > DML Profile URL:
> >
>
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/LkxxVw49jp7dU/
> >
> >
>

=====
2001 Dodge Dakota 4X4 Sport RC,Flame Red/4.7L V8/45RFE auto/3.92 limited-slip/16" aluminum wheels/Infinity CD-cassette system.

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