80 brakes suck
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80 brakes suck
I'm getting ready to install new brake parts again. Have not posted to this thread since 2014. But I'm still sticking to my DBA T3 and 80 series yellow stuff combo. Nothing I've found has convinced me to change.
Just to get back to the original threads intent:
You would be hard pressed to find a more credible source on the subject we are all facing when deciding if our 80s benefit from drilled rotors....
Truth About "High Performance" Brakes
I’m in the process of revamping my entire brake system to hydro boost (thread to come). I’ve had Advics ceramic pads in the rear two years now and have a new set of Napa Ultra Pemium Ceramic front pads and new front calipers sitting on the work bench now.I drive my 80 like a grandpa so most of the braking is done by the engine.
I have 55k+ miles on my current brake pads (installed by the previous owner in 2012) and they still have plenty of life left. New NAPA semi metallic pads are sitting in boxes on the shelf for when their time comes.
Cross drilled looks cool but my lap times are good enough as is with solid rotors.
This thread went from “why cross drilled rotors are stupid on an 80” to cross drilled rotors are the bees knees. Less mass equals less heat discipation.
Why were cross drilled rotors invented in the first place?