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Old 02-28-2003, 06:04 PM
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I guess I'll throw in my 2c. Two months ago, I installed Axxis Deluxe Plus (organic) pads and had the rotors turned. I was astounded at the difference in braking performance. So far, the brakes are still working beautifully, and there are no signs of warping of the rotors. I prefer organic pads because they are less noisy, do not wear out the rotor as quickly, and do not create as much dust. If you look at the Axxis website, the Deluxe Plus pad has nearly as good of performance characteristics as the semi-metallic and metallic pads.

http://www.axxisbrakes.com/technical.htm

I recommend researching the usefulness of drilled/slotted rotors before purchasing them. There are varied reports on their purpose. Some claim that they help to reduce rotor temperatures, presumably through improved ventilation. However, most of what I've read says that drilling/slotting do nothing to reduce rotor temperatures or improve braking when using modern brake pads and dry rotors. If you want to go one step beyond turning your current rotors, I'd suggest getting some nice OEM rotors from Brembo and having them cadmium plated and then cryo-treated and stress-relieved.
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