<MISC> re:Moron Parts

[Christopher Pawlowicz <chrisp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

David Simmons sez
>     I am considering replacing my stock front brake rotors with
>     the 'groovy' ATE Power Disc units at the next brake job.
>     Any opinions on these?

I did it when my rotors wore out the last time.. and I can say I haven't
noticed any difference.

1) the slots look cool
2) the slots will rust like crazy and then look like brown rusty slots
        (if you get them cadmium plated they will look nice for a long time)
3) using stock rotors/pads in my E30 325i I never had any problems with
 brakes running out at Mt.Tremblant or Mosport driving schools, even when
 the car was being used by 2 people
4) with the power discs I had no problems either

5) one weird problem - when I got the power discs put on, I also put on
 Pagid brake pads (which normally worked really well for me).. but after
 a few hundred miles the brakes really SUCKED. If they were warmed up they
 worked fine, but the first few times you braked they sucked real bad.
 Put Jurids in and all was fine. Beats me why.

6) the slots are machined down to rotor minimum thickness... so when you don't
 see the slots anymore it is time to change rotors. Convenient gauge for
 figuring out when your rotors are done.

hope this helps (?)

chris pawlowicz
'89 325i
'74 2002

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