 Brake Rotors and Pads |
One of the sadder chapters in automotive history for many people concerned the early (non-Mopar) muscle cars, the classics with powerful engines and mediocre brakes. There's nothing to screw up a perfectly good car like a tree sitting where the engine should be.
Fortunately, there are brake rotors and pads which can outperform the stock apparatus, albeit at higher cost. One accident costs a LOT more than a little prevention! (Higher performance brakes usually wear out faster than regular brakes. Be very careful working with brakes for obvious risk reasons including the possible presence of asbestos and the consequences of errors. Continue at your own risk. Written in 1997 - may not be up to date.)
One contributor wrote: The cross drilled rotors and carbon metallic pads worked well for me. I have had them for about a month now, and all traces of fade are gone. The pedal travels a litte more, though. High speed braking is much nicer, and they perform well in the rain.
Cross-Drilled Rotors: Too much heat lessens the ability of the pad to grab the disc, causing a serious increase in stopping distance. Cross-drilled rotors have been designed with a specific "drill" pattern that enhances air flow. This process does not affect the structural integrity of the rotor and does ensure maxmium cooling performance for each disc.
Big-Brake Upgrade Kits: They generally range from $2,000 to $2,500 and require you to send in your struts for fitting.
