Kevin; I installed a set of these last weekend along with fresh brake fluid. Given that my pads were almost not there and the brake fluid was pretty nasty anything is a big improvement. They do stop very, very well. Very firm and controlled. I expected that with the slots and semi-metallic pads they might be somewhat harsh and maybe a little noisy but they are not. 20% is a tough figure to verify without being able to compare a like new stock set up against the powerslots on identical vans. If the pads and rotors last well I'd do it again. Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo'
> Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 09:58:06 -0400 > From: Kevin <antelopewesty@ADELPHIA.NET> > Subject: powerslot slotted rotors > > Hey Everyone, > I need to do some brake work before my cross country trip and was > wondering > if anyone has tryed these powerslot rotors from gowesty? They claim a > 20% > increase in stopping power. Any first hand info would be great. I do > have > 15" rims but the SA brakes are just not an opion right now. > Thanks > > Kevin > 87 Westy > Burlington VT > |
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