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Old 05-07-2006, 05:20 PM
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I knew my front brakes were overdue for changing but.. oy.












And the new toys:

Powerslot rotors (Part #'* 8250PSL and 8250PSR) with Raybestos Quiet-Stop ceramic pads

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I need some of those rotors/pads Thanks for the PN'*...(but where did you get them?)
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Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
I need some of those rotors/pads Thanks for the PN'*...(but where did you get them?)
In my case, I bought them from a local distributor. In your case, http://www.ajusa.com
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I need some of those rotors/pads Thanks for the PN'*...(but where did you get them?)
In my case, I bought them from a local distributor. In your case, http://www.ajusa.com
That works. I'll make a note of that and upgrade my brakes this spring. Thanks!
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Wow those pads look pretty crappy. But I'm sure the new combo of PowerSlots and Ceramics is working pretty well right now .

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woah, those look like my pads when i just recently changed em...nice choices on the pads & rotors...too bad they don't make em for my gen....
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Pads look a little heat cracked. However none of the material has fallen off and there was still plenty left.

Hope the powerslots cool the pads better for you.

Where there any heat cracks on the rotors or was it only the pads?
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Pads look a little heat cracked. However none of the material has fallen off and there was still plenty left.

Hope the powerslots cool the pads better for you.

Where there any heat cracks on the rotors or was it only the pads?
I'll bet money that the old rotors have heat stress fractures.... And how the heck hard do we get on the brakes? It takes a good bit to fracture the pads like that

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Originally Posted by jr's3800
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Pads look a little heat cracked. However none of the material has fallen off and there was still plenty left.

Hope the powerslots cool the pads better for you.

Where there any heat cracks on the rotors or was it only the pads?
I'll bet money that the old rotors have heat stress fractures.... And how the heck hard do we get on the brakes? It takes a good bit to fracture the pads like that
he drives in NY.

he is either full thottle or full brakes, no comfort zone inbetween.
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GOOD GOD those pads were BAD! :o They must have been squeeking quite a bit! Glad to see you upgrade!
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