Re: RE: Brake time

From: Ethan Schwartz (ethan@ethanschwartz.com)
Date: Tue Mar 02 2004 - 00:07:52 EST


Rick Barnes wrote:
> Interesting timing Barry, I have the Power Slots on my 98 5.2 2WD, and had
> the Hawk pads when I first got the rotors. The Hawks stopped much better
> than stock, but wore out after about 30k miles and I switched to the
> Raybestos Plus PG pads, but after about 20k miles, I have warped my Power
> Slots as I feel a pulse and it hops around under braking. The Raybestos did
> seem to stop better than the Hawks though, so I was pleased with that. I
> have not had any incident where I really jammed on my brakes to have
> overheated the rotors and always carefully torque my wheels on, but I now
> need to have the rotors turned and new pads. I think I may try those Green
> pads that someone mentioned on the DML. I am also going to replace my
> calipers and may look for stainless lines as well.
> I welcome any thoughts along with Barry.
>
> Rascal

While everyone's on the subject-- :)

Where's a good place to pick up stainless flex lines for a Gen III?

How about that caliper rebuild/upgrade kit someone else mentioned? I'm
fairly sure that my left front is sticking (I get delayed clunks when I
put my foot on the brake or take it off)

thanks,
-Ethan



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