Re: brake pads

[Peter Loron <peterl@cnw.com>]

On Tue, 17 Aug 1999, John A. Kilpatrick wrote:

> 
> I'm getting a new suspension tomorrow, and I was wondering, @ 37K+ miles,
> shouldn't I be looking at new brake pads?
> 
> I know a lot of people recommend the mintex pads, but I thought the
> consensus was that they don't offer any better braking power, just less
> dust.

Can you lock the tires up now? Yes? Then you won't necessarily be able to
stop any faster by changing pads. You may get pads that have more grip, or
dust less, or handle high tempratures better, or are easier to modulate
when threshold braking. Those factors may allow you to stop faster under
some conditions by resisting brake fade or allowing you to more easily
maintain braking at the threshold, etc.

-Pete

> Also, how much am I looking at for a brake job?  ND said $170-$230
> depending on if the rotors are resurfaceable or not.  Do they 
> really need to be re-done?
> 
> Thanks,
> John
> 
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Peter Loron                                                  peterl@cnw.com
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