Topic: Q: Brake Rotor recommendations for 95 Ford Thunderbird (3300Lbs)
I'm putting together my project plans here and one item I could use a recommendation on would be the front brake rotors. This porker is sitting at 3300Lbs.
* Right now, the gameplan is to retrofit the Mustang 2-pot calipers onto the standard Thunderbird (10.8" rotors).
* We're debating between Carbotech RP-2 (waiting for a quote) or Porterfield R4 (R4e) pads (just under $200) but either way, we should have some decent pads for this car.
As for the rotors, the team is divided. We know Crossdrilled rotors are prone to cracking and the gassing problem they allegedly solve doesn't exist with modern pads anymore.
Q: Do we go with just normal OEM discs (like Brembo OEMs) @ $50/ea or something fancier like KVR J-slotted rotors @ $105/ea?
From the marketing hype, slotted rotors can keep the pads clean and J-slotted ones offer greater initial bite than the traditional straight slots.
One team member's belief is that we should just go with OEM rotors because the aggressive pads are doing most of the work and will do enough on quality OEM discs to lock the brakes anyway.
Q: If braking performance will be equal, will OEM discs last longer than their premium or premium+slotted counterparts?
Q: What do you "experts" say?
Thanks in advance,
-g
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