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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>graylx</b> <br /><small>Member # 3919</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,14,14,57,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Just wondering if it is possible to resurface slotted rotors. I thought I heard awhile back that it is not recommended. But I am not sure. Thought somebody here could give me an answer.<br /><br />Thanks. <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>MR GO FAST</b> <br /><small>Member # 2088</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,14,15,10,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> not different than any other rotors. Are they powerslots? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>graylx</b> <br /><small>Member # 3919</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,14,15,29,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I ordered these a long time ago, so I can't really recall for sure. I think they are Hawk's slotted rotors. Didn't use them at the time because I used some FMS 5-lug conversion rotors, so they have been sitting in garage for about a year and a half.<br /><br />Could you clue me in on Powerslots? Thanks <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> . <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>wilit</b> <br /><small>Member # 3367</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,14,15,39,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I know all the cross drilled and slotted rotors I've ever used are undersized from OEM specs. Meaning, once they're at the point where they need to be resurfaced, they're out of minimum spec, and need to be thrown away. I've never used Hawk rotors, so they might be serviceable. You should call the manufacturer and find out. Even though the people on these Mustang forums have an extensive knowledge base, I wouldn't RELY on minimum rotor thickness advice on aftermarket brake rotors I got from a forum. Just my opinion. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>hoppin50</b> <br /><small>Member # 3338</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,14,21,16,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> i used to work at my buddys performance shop and i turned slotted rotors all the time with no problems at all. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>cobraracer46</b> <br /><small>Member # 1142</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,15,8,9,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> turning rotors is not nessary in my opinion. I've replaced the front brake pads on my Cobra a few times with out turning the rotors and I've never had any problems. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Black94 5.0</b> <br /><small>Member # 655</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,15,10,34,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by cobraracer46:<br /><strong> turning rotors is not nessary in my opinion. I've replaced the front brake pads on my Cobra a few times with out turning the rotors and I've never had any problems. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"><img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>MR GO FAST</b> <br /><small>Member # 2088</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,15,11,5,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> If there in spec. you dont need to turn them.<br />The acceptable runout of the rotors can be between .005-.008.(as per Wilwood brake company).<br /> <br /> <small>[ May 15, 2004, 11:46 AM: Message edited by: MR GO FAST ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>stoauto</b> <br /><small>Member # 2803</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,15,11,20,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> when i change my pads i ALWAYS turn my rotors, alot of times if you dont, your steering wheel could vibrate when you hit the brakes, squeal, (which is very fucken annoying)vibrate on the freeway, and you could lose over-all braking performance. you need to turn the rotors to break the glaze which was cause by the old pads, so your new pads can 'mate' to the surface properly. PLUS.... it only costs like 20$ to turn rotors. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" /> just do it right the first time. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Black94 5.0</b> <br /><small>Member # 655</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,15,14,56,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by MR GO FAST:<br /><strong> If there in spec. you dont need to turn them.<br />The acceptable runout of the rotors can be between .005-.008.(as per Wilwood brake company). </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"><img border="0" alt="[BS flag]" title="" src="graemlins/bs_flag.gif" /> <br /><br />It's just like stoauto said... <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /><br />Rotors can glaze and warp due to heat and still be within spec...You also get the best brake pad-to-rotor contact area with a properly resufaced rotor.... <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>jcm3man</b> <br /><small>Member # 3834</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,15,18,39,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I can resurface rotors...if you're interested. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>MR GO FAST</b> <br /><small>Member # 2088</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,15,20,27,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Black94 5.0:<br /><strong> Rotors can glaze and warp due to heat and still be within spec </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">well if they are warped then they wouldnt be in spec right <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>MR GO FAST</b> <br /><small>Member # 2088</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,15,21,29,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by graylx:<br />Could you clue me in on Powerslots? Thanks <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> . [/QB]</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I used to sell them. I got a free set from the owner of the company last year for my 92 coupe but now I will be putting them on my 86. I sent you some information your questions. I hope it helps. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Black94 5.0</b> <br /><small>Member # 655</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,16,0,4,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by MR GO FAST:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Black94 5.0:<br /><strong> Rotors can glaze and warp due to heat and still be within spec </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">well if they are warped then they wouldnt be in spec right <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">No, they can be warped and still measure within the allowed thickness/spec...<br /><br />Bascially, if you buy new brake pads resurface your rotor...<br /> <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>TRUST</b> <br /><small>Member # 435</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,16,2,20,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by cobraracer46:<br /><strong> turning rotors is not nessary in my opinion. I've replaced the front brake pads on my Cobra a few times with out turning the rotors and I've never had any problems. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">That is why you keep changeing them! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>graylx</b> <br /><small>Member # 3919</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2004,4,16,14,11,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by stoauto:<br /><strong> when i change my pads i ALWAYS turn my rotors, alot of times if you dont, your steering wheel could vibrate when you hit the brakes, squeal, (which is very fucken annoying)vibrate on the freeway, and you could lose over-all braking performance. you need to turn the rotors to break the glaze which was cause by the old pads, so your new pads can 'mate' to the surface properly. PLUS.... it only costs like 20$ to turn rotors. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" /> just do it right the first time. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Yeah, pretty much everytime I change my pads I have the rotors resurfaced at the local shop. Like you mention, I also find the vibration very annoying and resurfacing eliminates this. I thought I heard in the past that you could not resurface slotted rotors. I was just running this by you guys to see if this is a load of B.S. From the responses, I gather that I can resurface slotted rotors w/o any problem. <br /><br />Thanks for resolving this question, guys. Thanks for the links MR. GO FAST. <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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