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Old 09-10-2003, 09:13 PM
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I need to do the front brakes on my 88 GT. Would you recommed that I put the stock rotors back on it or get a set of power slot rotors?
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Old 09-10-2003, 09:31 PM
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slotted rotors will wear out faster but give you less brake fade as your brakes heat up. I doubt those alone would do much for your stopping ability. If it were me I would just do stock, unless your a road racer.
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Yea, I've heard stock with a good set of pads works well.
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Old 09-10-2003, 10:48 PM
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Yeagood padswould work way better than slotted rotors, but hey if youve got the money then do both! At any rate, Bendix semi-metallic are good all around brakes you can get at most auto parts stores, or some good performance ones from a magazine or something.
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Old 09-10-2003, 10:52 PM
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I would use the stock ones and get a z rated set of brakes and get a 73mm caliper will help out a ton
I bought a set of these brakes @ auto zone for 45.00 their a step up from carbon metalics. I think the 73mm would help alot there found on lincolns<edited><editID>vfast</editID><editDate>37874.887349537</editDate></edited>
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Old 09-10-2003, 11:01 PM
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When you replace brakes, if you have the funding available, it's generally a good idea to go ahead and replace both from &amp; rear brakes.
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already did the rear
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the bigger calipers will do awsum in helping with braking power
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