Look at it this way:
Aftermarket (Higher Quality than OEM) rotors: $55ea
Powerslot Rotors: $75ea
Pads: Your choice
You're correct with the heat dissipation....but also take into
consideration our 4000lb trucks under heavy braking as well.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of RayB
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 8:34 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: Power Slot
> -----Original Message-----
> Wonder why they use slotted and/or drilled rotors (and high quality
> pads) on the higher end sports cars. Makes you wonder eh?
Not really. :-) I believe a high end sports car is designed to be
driven at high speeds on winding, hilly roads (for maximum enjoyment :-)
), which would require brakes capable of repeated, heavy application
without fading. I suspect the slotted/drilled rotors would dissipate
heat better in these conditions.
> I've been running the Powerslots for well over two years without any
> problems - with Raybestos PG-Plus pads. They DO stop better and don't
> show the signs of overheating that my old (OEM) rotors did.
>
> - Bernd
I think the powerslots look great. I believe the point Brian and I were
trying to make is that for most people who simply want better than stock
brakes, the powerslots are an unnecessary expense. A high quality
rotor/pad combination, such as Raybestos/PG-Plus, is a less expensive
solution with braking performance well above stock. Mine certainly
work
well both on the street with a bed full of race gear and at the track
with
stops from 100+ mph. No fade or drama at all! :-)
RayB
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
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