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|    Mark Hofmann to Roy Witt    |
|    Re: Brake Drums.    |
|    02 Dec 11 15:29:30    |
      RW> That happened to my Z28, early on, maybe at 65k. The factory rotors were       RW> notoriously thin and any amount of agressive brake use warped them right       RW> now. I'll bet every agressive driver will have experienced that in the       RW> 4th       RW> generation F-bodies.              I have noticed that using good ceramic pads helps in many ways, too.        Generates less heat on the rotors, last longer, and much less brake dust.               I also use ceramic pads on the Harley.              RW> I replaced those with an aftermarket rotor made by GM but sold for       RW> $150 less per/pair than the same rotor that was on it. These were also       RW> drilled and slotted. I also replaced the old pads with Titanium pads.       RW>        RW> The car now has better brakes than it came with from the factory. Which       RW> allows the driver to drive deeper into a curve or corner and brake later,       RW> increasing the speed through a road course.       RW>        RW> Put new drilled and sloted rotors up front, sand the pads on a flat       RW> surface if they have high and low spots in them. You'll be happy with the       RW> results.              I had considered putting the drilled/slotted rotors on, but some people say       they aren't as good for braking. I have never tried them, myself.               If my current rotors warp early again, I will try the drilled/slotted ones.               - Mark              --- WWIVToss v.1.50         * Origin: http://www.weather-station.org * Bel Air, MD -USA (1:261/1304.0)    |
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