Pad recommendations for new rotors
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Pad recommendations for new rotors
I'm going to put new rotors on the front of the 84. What pads are good with new rotors? The last thing I want to do is warp these new ones.
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Re: Pad recommendations for new rotors (Mark 84ltblu)
I just installed Raybestos PC Plus semi-metallics on the rear (with old rotors) and they seem to be fine.
Take the time to "bed" the new pads and you will be fine.
Take the time to "bed" the new pads and you will be fine.
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Re: Pad recommendations for new rotors (Mark 84ltblu)
Use your old pads.
If you can't use the old pads, then with new ones stay away from heavy braking for the first 1-2K miles (i.e. No 120-50 in 100') type stops. Normal everyday driving (not normal Vette driving) type stops are OK. Then at the 2K mark bed pads and rotors properly, i.e. heat them up slowly, keep them hot for 10 minutes, cool down slowly and no parking brakes (rear pads).
[Modified by John Row, 3:53 PM 6/13/2002]
If you can't use the old pads, then with new ones stay away from heavy braking for the first 1-2K miles (i.e. No 120-50 in 100') type stops. Normal everyday driving (not normal Vette driving) type stops are OK. Then at the 2K mark bed pads and rotors properly, i.e. heat them up slowly, keep them hot for 10 minutes, cool down slowly and no parking brakes (rear pads).
[Modified by John Row, 3:53 PM 6/13/2002]
