On Mon, 02 Jun 2003 17:35:53 -0400, BigGabe@fiufiji.com ("Gabriel A.
Couriel") wrote:
>
>i was looking online, and have found four sets of brake upgrade rotors that
>i could use on my truck, and was wondering if anyone could point me in the
>right direction. i keep hearing good things about the powerslot rotors, but
>there are two types of rotors from powerslot (slotted and slotted and
>indented). there are also slotted rotors made by "power stop," which i've
>never heard about on the DML. also, SSBC makes a rotor upgrade kit along
>with pads, which, if i can get for a reasonable price, i would consider.
>
>so, should i spend the cash and get the SSBC rotors/pads? or should i just
>get the standards powerslot rotors? should i get the powerslots with
>indentations? how about the power stop rotors?
>
>i'm looking at doing my brakes this week, as the suspension has gone south
>on me, and the brakes have been making noise. thanks!
I've been running Powerslot rotors with Hawk pads for a couple of
weeks now. I like them so far, but my only problem with the stock
rotors was that they warped easily. In another 6 months I'll have a
better opinion of the Powerslot rotors.
The only difference between the two types of Powerslots is that the
indented ones are designed to give the "look" of cross-drilled rotors
with less potential (supposedly) for cracking. I wouldn't bother
spending the extra money.
If quiet is what you're looking for, I don't think I'd recommend the
Hawk pads. They stayed quiet for a little bit at the very beginning,
but now make a little bit of noise right when the truck comes to a
stop. (Doesn't bother me, though)
In terms of performance, though, I love the Hawk pads. They are very
tight and provide nice, even braking.
(The squeaking that I was experiencing before I replaced the front
rotors/pads and had the rear brakes re-lined is now gone, which is
also a plus.)
-Bill
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