Brake Q...

[timjmcconnell at gmail.com (Timbo)]

Sounds interesting. So If I can find the thinner pads, and get better
rotors, then I can go with that. -- What model is supposed to have the
vented ones? a cabriolet?

On 6/27/05, GREG DUNN <greggearhead@adelphia.net> wrote:
> Tim - you are getting pads for solid rotors if they are way too thick.  The
> only difference in the later solid and vented rotors with the Kelsey Hayes
> calipers is the thickness of the pads.
> 
> Your 84 should have vented rotors, and here in Colorado with all the
> mountain passes, it is a good thing to have.  However, if your pads are not
> smooth on the surface, being that they were on the scored rotors, they could
> mess up your new rotors slightly.  Really isn't worth it.  You might be able
> to resurface them slightly- never tried that.
> 
> gd
> 
> 
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> 
> So - I've done the front brakes for all of my cars. Every time I go
> buy pads for my fronts - they are ALWAYS way too thick. (both of my
> older cars have vented 9.4s)
> 
> BUT - I just got this new rocco - it has SOLID rotors. I assume the
> same size. The discs themselves are shot to hell - scored and crappy.
> The pads are great however - lots and lots of life in them. can I
> switch to vented or should I stay solid.
> 
> And most importantly - Which rotors am I supposed to have??
> 
> 


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