93 GT front rotors recommendations

Very good info. Thanks.



".boB" > wrote in message
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> Fixing Stuff wrote:
>> " 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.
>>
> 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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> .boB
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Good info... What I need is a good performing, safe brake. The only reason
I need replacement is that my originals are too thin for to machine again
and warped. thanks.


"L benn" > wrote in message
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> definitely drilled rotors reduce braking. If you really want great
> performance put larger calipers and pads on it along with larger rotors,
> and wheels the cross drilled rotors chew away at the brake pad and really
> do nothing practical for a car except maybe look cool. Personally I like
> safe much better than cool.
>
> "Fixing Stuff" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Anyone have any recommendations on replacement front rotors?
>> I am looking at drilled and/or slotted aftermarket and best pads to
>> match.
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Fixing Stuff wrote:
> Good info... What I need is a good performing, safe brake. The only reason
> I need replacement is that my originals are too thin for to machine again
> and warped. thanks.
>
>
I run my Cobra on the road course pretty regularly. I beat
the crap out of the brakes lap after lap. I use stock Ford SVO
calipers in the front, and stock Ford T-Bird calipers in the
rear. The rotors are solid stock replacement. On the street I
use Hawk HP+ pads front and rear. I got it all from
www.discbrakesrus.com.

This is an excellent performing brake system. Hot or cold,
braking is excellent, quiet, and consistant.

For your car I would go to Autozone or NAPA and get a stock
replacement, or contact discbrakesrus and have them delivered.

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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.