Re: [alfa] 164 Rotors (1994/1995 164LS/Q)

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Subject: Re: [alfa] 164 Rotors (1994/1995 164LS/Q)
From: Richard Welty <rwelty@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 21:15:15 -0400 (EDT)
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On Wed, 4 Aug 2004 08:13:25 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Cuadra <[email protected]> wrote:

> I replaced the stock front rotors on my LS with a pair from IAP and Ferodo pads. 
> Less fade than before but more squeal.  Probably should've splurged for Brembo
> cross-drilled rotors. 

why? cross-drilling is a fade-resistance move, not particularly related to squeal.
(slotted rotors are generally preferable to cross-drilled for fade resistance when
you have a choice.)

(and neither cross-drilling nor slotting have any positive effect on brake fluid
boiling issues.)

richard
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