Getting some powerslot rotors.... A couple questions!!
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First of all are these rotors a direct replacement for the stock rotors right? I mean do you have to modify anything? Do I need any extra parts for them?
And can I use the stock gm pads with these rotors? I never autocross and I always go easy on my brakes.. I just don't want to deal with warping anymore! And I love the look of the powerslots.
Sorry about all the questions I know very little about brakes!
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And can I use the stock gm pads with these rotors? I never autocross and I always go easy on my brakes.. I just don't want to deal with warping anymore! And I love the look of the powerslots.
Sorry about all the questions I know very little about brakes!
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No modifications or extra parts required so long as all the OEM equipment is working correctly. I have had rotor warpage with neither the OEM units nor the Powerslots - but others have.
If all you're doing is swapping the rotors, it's merely a cosmetic upgrade. OEM pads are compatible with them.
If all you're doing is swapping the rotors, it's merely a cosmetic upgrade. OEM pads are compatible with them.
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Plug and play.
No modifications needed. It should improve your braking in wet conditions. Plus you won't have to worry about your rotors warping.
I have 20k on my power-slots. I use hawk pads (little more aggressive than stock), and beat the hell out of my brakes. I have had zero problems.
No modifications needed. It should improve your braking in wet conditions. Plus you won't have to worry about your rotors warping.
I have 20k on my power-slots. I use hawk pads (little more aggressive than stock), and beat the hell out of my brakes. I have had zero problems.
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The brake dust from my Hawk Plus pads tends to adhere to my aluminum wheels. A friend with the same brake setup has hardly any dust adhere to his OEM chrome wheels.
My wheels are noticeably a reddish-brown after 3-4 days of regular driving.
My wheels are noticeably a reddish-brown after 3-4 days of regular driving.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by NoGo:
[QB]Plug and play.
No modifications needed. It should improve your braking in wet conditions. Plus you won't have to worry about your rotors warping.
I have 20k on my power-slots. I use hawk pads (little more aggressive than stock), and beat the hell out of my brakes. I have had zero problems.
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Do the Hawk pads make allot of dust? I mean do your rims need to be cleaned every 2 days?
I have a new set of Baer Eradispeeds and I want to put a better pad on that won't dust as much.
Thanks
[QB]Plug and play.
No modifications needed. It should improve your braking in wet conditions. Plus you won't have to worry about your rotors warping.
I have 20k on my power-slots. I use hawk pads (little more aggressive than stock), and beat the hell out of my brakes. I have had zero problems.
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Do the Hawk pads make allot of dust? I mean do your rims need to be cleaned every 2 days?
I have a new set of Baer Eradispeeds and I want to put a better pad on that won't dust as much.
Thanks
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Quickin:
Do the Hawk pads make allot of dust? I mean do your rims need to be cleaned every 2 days?
I have a new set of Baer Eradispeeds and I want to put a better pad on that won't dust as much.
Thanks[/QB]</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">My pads do dust more than the stock pads. However, with chrome wheels, Jim's right, it just wipes right off.
Do the Hawk pads make allot of dust? I mean do your rims need to be cleaned every 2 days?
I have a new set of Baer Eradispeeds and I want to put a better pad on that won't dust as much.
Thanks[/QB]</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">My pads do dust more than the stock pads. However, with chrome wheels, Jim's right, it just wipes right off.
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I wore out my powerslots after 2 years. They had a lip on the outer edge. It made it hard to get the calipers off. Also with powerslots mine squealed all the time <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> I just put some autozone blanks on and they work great and the price is right <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Just my $.02