RE: Re: brake parts

["Brian Shorey" <bshorey@domain.elided>]

> No flaming from me here, but just a different opinion. I installed Brembo
> cross drilled brakes on my BMW 328 last year and felt that the difference
> was noticeable. I never got to use them on a track event so I can't
> comment on reduction in fade. But the drilled holes do offer more bite
> against the pads, which results in shorter stops w/less pedal effort. You
> could actually feel the extra work the holes were doing on hard stops.
> Its kind of like a growl or groaning sound. That combined with the
> ability to remove heated gases at a faster rate make the drilled brake
> option a good one in my book. I definitely plan on getting some for my
> Milano as soon as the current ones need replacement. I've also heard that
> there is less likelihood of pads glazing over under light city braking
> resulting in squealing.

I think this is wrong.

The holes in the discs will not offer more bite.  In fact, they represent
less surface area, and therefore you will have less braking force.  Unless
your drilled rotors are constructed like a cheese grater, they will not
offer more braking force.

bs

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