Cross Drilled Brakes

[four.rings@mcione.com]

Mark Pollan <Mark.POLLAN@mci.com> wrote:

>My question is primarily in regard to rotors. I'm not meaning to start
>a debate, but are cross drilled rotors worth it?

Yes, I have forgotten about the warpage, even on a race track.

>Secondarily, what pads?
>The car is my daily driver, mostly highway.  I'm not planning on racing
>anytime soon.

Axxis (or PBR) Deluxe. No dust. See my yesterday's post on the A4.

>P.S.  If you care to reply, I'd appreciate approximate cost of said
>recommendation.

Rotors:
front (Brembo, Italian) - $50/ea. 
rear (ATE, German) - $40/ea.
Crossdrilled all 4 rotors myself on a CNC machine with a 0.25" Carbide bit. Had
to calculate the pattern and draw it in CAD beforehand (the holes had to be very
accurate and symmetrical and fit in-between the cooling fins)

Pads (PBR Deluxe, Australian):
front - $80
rear - $30

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Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ -- 18psi (TAP)
'98 A4TQ -- mostly stock
Philadelphia, PA
USA
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