better rear brakes

[Richard Hoffman]

Motorcycles come with cross drilled rotors primarily for weight reduction -
on these vehicles, there is not a lot of mass to slow so heat dissispation
is somewhat less of a concern.  However, by lowering the rotational intertia
at each wheel, the bike accelerates and stops more quickly.
Also note that motorcycle rotors are typically very thin, low mass, and will
accumulate and dissipate heat at a much quicker rate than automotive rotors.
I find this an interesting comparison.
If drilled rotors are good for motorcycles, then why not use them on cars?
If vented rotors are good for cars, then why not use them on motorcycles?
Richard
1990 CQ 220,002 miles on flat faced rotors
1970 100LS 2-dr 46,302 miles on flat faced (inboard) rotors

----- Original Message -----
From: "CL Wong" <montesawong at yahoo.com>
To: "AudiFans" <quattro at audifans.com>
Cc: "200q" <200q20v at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 4:45 PM
Subject: better rear brakes


> >"If slots/holes are so good, why is there only one
> automotive
> >manufacturer who uses them?"(Porsche.)
>
> I noticed the other day a very nice Mercedes S class
> big body sedan driven by a senior citizen.  This
> beautiful car was sporting cross drilled front rotors
> and looked to be fresh from the showroom floor.
>
> Also, have you ever wondered why just about all
> motorcycles come with cross drilled rotors?
>
>
> Chi
>
> 200Q20 sys2UFO
> wondering if my rear proportioning valve is dead since
> I have no appreciable rear pad wear in 5 years of
> ownership... at least the parking brakes work.
>
>
>
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