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shop wont resurface my rotors because they are "too thin"..but my truck brakes like a Dream...i want to get something better than stock..slotted and drilled rotors should stay dryer in the rain and cooler in the summer right? which brand is best for trucks...i know brembo makes great brakes for Imports..is baer the equivalent?

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If you drive your truck alot then you DO NOT wanted slotted or cross drilled. The reason I say this is because I thought I wanted some for awhile too. But search around on the net and you will find they are a big waste of money on a daily driver. They eat up your brake pads,they most likely will crack on you, and they cause a hell of alot of brake dust. They do look good though but I couldn't justify spending all that money on something that's not gonna last that long.

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If you drive your truck alot then you DO NOT wanted slotted or cross drilled. The reason I say this is because I thought I wanted some for awhile too. But search around on the net and you will find they are a big waste of money on a daily driver. They eat up your brake pads,they most likely will crack on you, and they cause a hell of alot of brake dust. They do look good though but I couldn't justify spending all that money on something that's not gonna last that long.

But would slotted rotors help me brake faster? :) I've had way too many close calls with Toyota drivers who almost got their cars totalled because they cut me off while they were going to slow. It's only a matter of time before I can't stop fast enough. I don't care if I make more brake dust, eat up brake pads faster, etc. as long as I am a little bit safer I consider it worth it. :D Besides, brake pads don't cost that much.

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If you drive your truck alot then you DO NOT wanted slotted or cross drilled. The reason I say this is because I thought I wanted some for awhile too. But search around on the net and you will find they are a big waste of money on a daily driver. They eat up your brake pads,they most likely will crack on you, and they cause a hell of alot of brake dust. They do look good though but I couldn't justify spending all that money on something that's not gonna last that long.

But would slotted rotors help me brake faster? :lol: I've had way too many close calls with Toyota drivers who almost got their cars totalled because they cut me off while they were going to slow. It's only a matter of time before I can't stop fast enough. I don't care if I make more brake dust, eat up brake pads faster, etc. as long as I am a little bit safer I consider it worth it. :( Besides, brake pads don't cost that much.

 

 

:D i think hes right...its not worth it..in your case..converting to bigger, Regular Rotors and Ceramic Pads will not only brake better but last longer as well.. :smoker:

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