Re: Anyone ever heard of...

["Mawster Chadwick" <chadwick@mail.cadvision.com>]

> Hey, has anyone ever heard of PBX Metalmaster brake pads?  I know a guy
> who can get me two front rotors and pads for $130 CDN.  Apparently
> they're are stock, but drilled rotors.
> 
> 	Before I buy them, though, I need to find out if those pads are worth a
> damn...Thanks.

Drilled rotors will give you increased braking performance and 
cooling, but will stress crack over time, because of the abuse from 
drilling 100000000000 holes in them.  You might get only 3 years out 
of them (make sure to check them everytime you rotate your tires 
at least)

It's a good idea to buy brake pads with slots in them that radiate 
from the inside out.  How do I say this?  A groove goes across the 
pad perpendicular to the way the rotor will rub on it.  This will 
allow more dust to escape, and keep fresh(er) pad on the rotor. Check 
the Metalmaster ones for the slot.  Don't bother if they are really 
expensive and unslotted.  I'm not sure if VW's originals were slotted 
but they might be, so check.  It might be best to go with VW 
originals.  They may wear out faster than "Metal" brake pads, but 
won't wear out your rotors as fast.

What part of PE (planet Earth) do you live on?
Chad Ptasinski
1985 8V Scirocco 
<It's a nearly immaculate tire eating stock machine>
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