Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2007 10:51:51 -0400
Reply-To: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Vanagon Brake Pads - Bendix TitaniuMetallic ii
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I have new Brembo Rotors, not installed yet.
When you installed the pads on your Alero, did you do it with new rotors?
There is a mating required, which should be done with new.
If so, then the warping may be an issue. I don't do too much city driving
with my Vanagon, and the Brembo rotors seem very heavy (non-vented). A
vented rotor may warp easier than a solid too... not sure.
Jack
-----Original Message-----
From: TC [mailto:trclark@shaw.ca]
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 10:12 AM
To: Jack R.; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Vanagon Brake Pads - Bendix TitaniuMetallic ii
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eres the thing I can pick up replacement Bendix TitaniuMetallic II Brake
pads at Advanced Auto Parts for around $30.00 Bucks. I had the same pads in
my Alero and there so hard they warped my rotors, do you think they will do
the same to Elantra rotors?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 6:56 AM
Subject: Vanagon Brake Pads - Bendix TitaniuMetallic ii
> Anybody ever try Bendix TitaniuMetallic II front pads?
>
>
>
> They claim.
>
> Bendix TitaniuMetallic II provides unsurpassed braking performance right
out
> of the box. TitaniuMetallic is a coating that is applied to the pad's
> friction surface during the manufacturing process. This coating raises the
> brake pad's initial stopping power while the pad mates to the rotor
surface.
> After about 50 stops the TitaniuMetallic coating wears away, having
> completed the pad-rotor surface mating process. What remains is a premium
> Bendix semi-metallic brake pad that will provide miles of outstanding
> performance across a wide range of operating conditions.
>
> Features:
>
> * Available for all domestic applications
>
> * Bendix premium semi-metallic friction
formulation
>
> * Noise-reducing shims to mirror Original
Equipment
> specifications
>
>
> Advantages:
>
> * Greater stopping power with reduced pedal effort
> from the very first stop
>
> * Shorter stopping distances than other brand
brake
> pads
>
> * Quiet brake operation
>
>
> Benefits:
>
> * Improved braking
>
> * "Better than new" performance
>
>
>
> $38 from Advance Auto Parts, - Lifetime Warranty!
>
>
>
> Sounds too good to be true!
>
> http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=BEN
>
<http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=BEN&MfrPartNumber=MK
> D45A&PartType=219&PTSet=A> &MfrPartNumber=MKD45A&PartType=219&PTSet=A
>
>
>
> PS. thanks for all the comments on my much earlier post, further research
> confirmed that the Axxis Ceramic pads are really hard on rotors.
>
>
>
> PSS. my Van's at the body shop getting it's restoration, paint stripping,
> repaint of the UPS Brown Bottom - Tan top. It will soon look as good as
it
> runs (it is running the best it ever has!). Had to clarify this, as some
> Vanagons run bad and look bad.
>
>
>
> Jack R.
>
> 84 Westy, Wolfie
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