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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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I have an s10 and I was wondering what I can do to shorten my stopping distance.And just give me better everyday braking...My last few cars have had disc brakes all the way around and im not use to them just up front...I have done a little research on pads and rotors...will bigger and or drill/slotted make a difference?
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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No, they only make a difference on a track when you're braking a lot in rapid succession.

Pick up some Performance Friction brake pads from AutoZone (free replacement for life) and flush/bleed your brake fluid so that it's fresh, and it'll make a big difference.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 04:52 AM
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I'd tend to agree, a good working systems is better then upgrades, most people keep old fluid in there and other nasty stuff. Also, make sure that things like the master cyl is ok and that there is the proper vacuum pressure to the brake booster.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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put drill plated rotors all the way around
YOU WONT
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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Don't forget cross drilled brake lines.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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cross drilled brake lines? you trying to kill the guy? You mean Stainless lines (improved pedal feel) or cross drilled rotors?
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yeah i was definately joking.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MonteCarlo31
cross drilled brake lines? you trying to kill the guy? You mean Stainless lines (improved pedal feel) or cross drilled rotors?
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