Thanks to Phil and Greg for their responses!
I guess that I should have clarified my inquiry a bit. I am not suffering any
big problems with my brakes. I don't rally or autocross, so fade is not a big
issue. It's just that I know the brakes will need work soon and I wanted some
info on whethe the extra $$$ for drilled rotors is worthwhile.
Thanks!
"Philip E. Barnes" <peb3@cornell.edu> wrote:
At 8:30 AM -0700 6/25/04, Jim Jones wrote:
Does anyone have experience with cross drilled brake rotors on their
cars? I know that some modern cars benefit from them. What about our
decidely UN-modern cars? Are their good and/or bad aspects?
Jim,
Drilled rotors are one of those incremental improvements. Taken
alone, they don't do much. They tend to crack around the holes if the
holes are not chamfered properly. Yes, they are effective in reducing
fade, but unless you routinely fade your brakes, they simply look
cool.
There is a conversion that uses the vented rotors from a Toyota sedan
that would give you more cooling and greater rotor mass. (More rotor
mass=larger heat sink=less fade)
If you are experiencing brake fade, the simple fix is to remove the
sheet metal backing plate from the upright. This made a world of
difference on my rally car years ago.
--
Phil Barnes (peb3@cornell.edu)
Cortland, NY (nowhere near New York City)
'71 TR6 CC61193L (27 year owner)
Jim Jones
'72 Emerald
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