Re: Performance brake parts? I wanna stop!
My thoughts...
I thought the drilled and slotted rotors were to help cooling and prevent fade, especially in towing and race applications. Maybe they help clear debris. I think true stopping power is a matter of surface area, diameter of the rotors, piston number/pressure applied, amount of vacuum assist/hydro assist, quality/age of brake fluid, and even brake pad type.
In other words, I doubt switching to slotted/drilled rotors would do much. Pads...maybe so.
I've changed the vacuum hose alone and it made a dramatic difference in brake pressure needed. i.e. make sure all your stuff is in working order.
The larger the tire the more work needed to stop, also!
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1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold
1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold
1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!!
1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold
1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold
1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold)
2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263
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