Brake time

From: BARRY OLIVER (DHSPA58@dhs.state.il.us)
Date: Mon Mar 01 2004 - 12:23:09 EST


Well, after 94,000 dirty but otherwise troublefree miles, it's time to do brakes on the dak ['99, 4x4, 318]. After a search of the archives, it seems that we spend more time OT on brake threads than talking about brakes. So, I have a couple of specific questions:

To the guy(s) that are using the JCW drilled/slotted rotors, do you like them and what pads are you using?

What is the verdict on Ceramic pads, how clean/dirty are they, do they stop well, are they quiet?

My goal is to retain at least the stock level of stopping power, with less dust. More stopping power would be great, but isn't really necessary, as I stop pretty well now, stock. BTW my stock pads and rotors lasted 65,000 miles at least [they were replaced at some point before I got the truck at 28k miles]

Last, any tricks/ recommendations for me on this? I already have a 7mm hex bit for my ratchet....



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