Re: Slotted Brakes Question/Suggestion

From: jim nelson (JAMESNELSON@LBINDUSTRIALSYSTEMS.COM)
Date: Mon May 07 2007 - 16:42:50 EDT


OEM equipment on my 00 QC lasted 6,000 miles. I was in the same boat at
12,000 mile. At 12,000 miles I made the switch to Powerslots and ceramic
pads. Replaced pads 5,000 miles ago Powerslots still fine at 101,000 miles.
In my opinion we worth the money.

Jim Nelson
'00 QC 4.7L 2X4

<ssevrenc@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:f1nfo1$s9j$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
>
> Good Morning All!
>
> I am researching which way to go for slotted brakes. Looking on the
> TruckPerformance.com site, there are two options: the Baer and the
> Powerslot
> models.
>
> The comments for the Baer state that since they are Zinc coated they do
> not get
> the surface rust like the Powerslots do. Are any of us experienced with
> the
> Baer brakes? How do they compare with the Powerslot re: durability and
> warping?
> Just curious is the $60 savings is worth it in the long run. They come
> with a
> 3yr warranty against warping/cracking. Is it too good to be true?
>
> I will be pulling a trailer around 4,000lbs. thus the desire to upgrade
> the
> brakes soon. Thanks for your most valued input!
>
> Sean
> '01 CC 4x2 SLT+ 4.7L 5spd LSD
> '92 4x2 Sport 3.9L 5spd



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