[Shotimes] Brake upgrade question

[Ron Porter]

Well, here's my Gen 1 story.

And yes, I know that there are Gen 1 folks over the years that had to change
rotors more often then they changed underwear!!

After 3 years and ~60K miles, I had the rear pads replaced, and the front
rotors were replaced under the Corrosion recall back in '92. The original
front rotors & pads were still fine.

In the Summer of '96, with 128K miles, I had the rear pads replaced again,
and I had the front pads replaced for the first time at 128K miles. The
rotors were a bit warped, but I had a $10 rotor turning job done ($5 for
each) in preparation for Blackhawk Farms at the '96 Convention. Figured if I
warped the turned rotors, what the heck!! FWIW, I had Performance Friction
carbon metallic pads installed (lifetime warranty).

I sold the car at 182K in 10/99, and the rotors (with the $5 turning job at
128K) were "slightly" warped. This was also after doing Mid-Ohio at the '98
Convention

OK< what does all this crapola mean? Personally, I would get whatever new
rotor you like, and I would recommend PF carbon metallic pads. Also,
definitely smoke out the PF pads, and they will work much better. If you
feel you want to do "something" to a rotor, get slots ground into it, as
these have seemed to work for folks.

FWIW, having to do rotors once a year is not that bad if you buy AZ rotors
for ~$35 apiece. Also, bleed & flush the fluid at least once a year.

Personally, I would get a set of '94'95 knuckles from Al Fitz, and go to the
'96 brake upgrade, plus put the plugs in the rear valve. My '95 stops great
with this setup.

Ron Porter 

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Glenn and Diane
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 5:05 PM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] Brake upgrade question


  I was wondering if anyone has had luck with any of the brakes out there
for the 1990 SHO. I want to upgrade without going into the total conversions
to a brembo or 2nd gen upgrade. My rotors warp with a year and I need to get
a better quality rotor and pad for the front and I was wondering what the
concensus was for upgrades. I have seen Shotimes vendors and powerslot
rotors but I have no one to ask for a conclusive reference. Has anyone used
a good rotor for the 1st gen that does not warp? thanks
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