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1/11/2006
19:32:50
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I have a '99 4x4 with 33's on it. My brakes don't cut it. The rotors are warped but I have plenty of life left on the pads. Can I use slotted rotors and my old pads ( if they don't have any groves.), or do you need to match the rotors to he pads? What other options are there?
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ticats
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1/11/2006
20:40:24
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The Raybestos/PG-Plus are good rotors and less expensive than powerslots. I bracket race and have had to make many hard stops just before the line. No warping nor grooving on the rotors.
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Ray69
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1/11/2006
21:44:38
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Buy a Viper. The brakes on my Viper are friggin awesome!!!!
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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1/11/2006
23:58:43
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Like he said, get a new set of Raybestos rotors. They are good quality and inexpensive.
For pads, pick a good set depending on the kind of driving you do. Personally, I prefer carbon fiber from Autozone. They are excellent quality, work better than stock, and are inexpensive.
Ceramics are good, but many of them are not recommended for towing.
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jpkomm
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1/12/2006
09:38:12
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I agree with the prior comments. I use Raybestos PG-Plus rotors on my Dak and haven't had a problem with warping. I also use the Raybestos QuietStop ceramics. The rotors cost about $58 a piece from Advance Autoparts I think.
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Fed
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1/12/2006
11:11:29
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Or you can save up and buy this set up right here...
http://performancecenter.com/products/category_Brakes/productcategory_Big+Brake+Kits/searchtype_4d/sortorder_ADAA/sf1_DODGE/sf2_1993/sf3_DAKOTA/
kind of tempting huh?
'93 Dakota CC 3.9 auto
(4.10 gears, LSD, exhaust, FIPK, lowered)
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OBIO3
Dodge Dakota
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1/12/2006
12:08:37
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I have a 99 4x4 dakota > My roters was turned by the dealer but only lasted a short time > At 23000 I installed napa rotors > They sell 2 qualities > I bought the best ones > But to answer your question, my pads also looked great so I Just used them > It's been over 40,000 miles and the brakes are still great >
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Peter
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1/13/2006
13:34:56
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Bob, Have you ever had to break in those carbon metallics from AutoZone. I purchased a pair of them and have been having some problems since then. Just wondering if it is something else in the system or the pads. Thanks.
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Done
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1/13/2006
19:25:07
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Besides the cost, are the slotted rotors better at stopping? Are there better calipers to put on?
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jpkomm
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1/13/2006
19:36:47
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Slotted rotors essentially "shave" buildup off your pads to make them stop better. So, yes, they do stop better. Downside is though is that they tend to be noisier and can wear out your pads faster. I've read where people have bought new front calipers to help the goofy stock Dakota calipers, but I suggest you just buy a GOOD brand of rotor and a GOOD brand of pads then see how it wears.
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Dodge Dakota
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1/14/2006
23:18:26
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I couldn't find the Raybestos rotors at any stores by me, but Summit Racing has a solid, Power Stop rotor that is vented part # PWR-AR-8738. Are these rotors the same as or better quality than the Rabestos?
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