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.boB
2006 FXDI hot rod
2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.
" Drilled and slotted are for Bling only. They will actually reduce
braking performance."
That's interesting... everything I have read says they will reduce heat and
improve braking. I'm not into the bling factor, I want better working and
longer lasting brakes. Guess it's time for more research.
Does Willwood make street parts? I thought they were drag race only.
Thanks for the info.
>> Anyone have any recommendations on replacement front rotors?
>> I am looking at drilled and/or slotted aftermarket and best pads to
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> For pads, I'm partial to Hawk HP+ for the street, Porterfield R4 on
> the track.
.boB - 08 Dec 2006 04:44 GMT
> " Drilled and slotted are for Bling only. They will actually reduce
> braking performance."
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> Does Willwood make street parts? I thought they were drag race only.
> Thanks for the info.
Yes, that statement is often contrary to what people believe.
They often point to the high end Porsche as an example. Ever
priced a porsche brake rotor? Drilled/slotted rotors work great
on a race car. But they beat the crap out of their brakes, and
use rotors that cost hundreds of dollars each. They also
replace the rotors after one race week end (or less).
Brakes work by converting rotational energy into heat energy.
More contact area = more heat, which means the brakes work
better. Holes and slots will decrease surface area, and braking
efficiency. You can use drilled rotors if you really think you
need that much brake cooling. But you'll need to increase the
size of the rotor to compensate. It's cheaper, easier, and
lighter to add cooling ducts.
Go to the Bear Brakes and Willwood Brakes web site. Go read
the FAQ page, and see what the pros say.

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Fixing Stuff - 09 Dec 2006 00:31 GMT
Very good info. Thanks.
>> " Drilled and slotted are for Bling only. They will actually reduce
>> braking performance."
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> Go to the Bear Brakes and Willwood Brakes web site. Go read the FAQ
> page, and see what the pros say.