Brake shims....do you really need them??
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Im running Bendix in the front. Not sure which model no. But they have shims and do not squeak at all. Dust is low, but black and higher than desirable. Could have something to do with the drilled & slotted rotors.
Research says to stay away from drilled slotted rotors, because there weaker than blanks. When there hot they have a tendancy to warp or even crack. Three months and mine are still okay. Im prepared for the worst with them though. I simply cannot justify spending $1200 on a high performance "big break" kit. After this, its brembo blanks.
I just ordered a set of AEM pads to replace the crappy duralast rears I currently have. Got a front set too, but my bendix are still within tolorance.
Research says to stay away from drilled slotted rotors, because there weaker than blanks. When there hot they have a tendancy to warp or even crack. Three months and mine are still okay. Im prepared for the worst with them though. I simply cannot justify spending $1200 on a high performance "big break" kit. After this, its brembo blanks.
I just ordered a set of AEM pads to replace the crappy duralast rears I currently have. Got a front set too, but my bendix are still within tolorance.
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Originally Posted by VPUPPY
About the cross drilled AND slotted...you would want either one, not both. I would rather go with slotted if I had to choose.
If I ever get another set, they better be designed that way. I don't want to sacrafice any strength.