The only good thing drilled rotors will do is shed water for better braking in the rain. Every hole is less mass to absorb heat, more potential for stress risers and cracks, and cooler running is just speculation. If you need more powerful brakes, put on the bigger calipers and rotors. I don't think an 0.1 liter boost in motor size is going to justify the need of any brake expense beyond stock. Verify those wheels/tires weigh no more than stock or you can start pulling the suspension mounts apart. At 06:16 PM 11/05/2002, you wrote: >I've got a Syncro w/ 15" 205/65's. Also getting a 2.2L Euro Cars motor >installed, so a bit more H.P. >I know the big brakes are obviously better, but more $ then the drilled >rotors from Fast Forward. >Will I still get a decent increase in performance w/ the rotors or should >I go w/ the big brakes? >Trying to save $ if I can. >Thanks |
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