Ford Explorer: Poor Quality Rotors

Get a set of cryogenically treated rotors and pads from here:
http://www.appliedrotortechnology.com/ I have them on my '94 Explorer
and supercharged Mustang and they work great and last much longer than
untreated rotors. They cost a little more but will last much, much
longer (both the pads and rotors).

jerry wrote:
 

Thanks Michael,

I had seen these mentioned on this news group but haven't heard any
testimonials.
I was contemplating Performance Products Power Slot Brake rotors, but am a
little skeptical regarding some of these products quality.
http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?productname=Power+Slot+Brake+Roto rs&productid=105054&producttype=20

I guess they can't be much worse than OEM, just a little more expensive.

Jerry

"Michael Johnson, PE" <com> wrote in message
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I find this thread interesting. I don't live in a big city, and don't drive
in stop-n-go traffic every day. I do drive fairly aggressively; I don't get
passed by many.

My '98 Explorer has 97,500 miles on it. It has the original front and rear
rotors on it. I did its first brake job, front and rear, at about 68,000
miles. It didn't have to do it then, but it was time. Machined the rotors,
new Ford pads, and it should be good until 130K+.

The only thing I can think is that I actually see the stop sign or traffic
light ahead, let off the gas, and start applying the brakes at some
reasonable distance. Or I got one of the magical "good ones".

It does weigh over two TONS. It's not a sports car. The brakes are pretty
good... they've impressed me a few times when I needed them. I don't make
it a habit of *needing* them at every stop sign, however. :-)

Jack


"jerry" <net> wrote in message
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http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?productname=Power+Slot+B
rake+Rotors&productid=105054&producttype=20 
98 
40k 

You can get a set of slotted front rotors with high performance pads
from ART for about $300 shipped. It really isn't a bad price when you
consider the pads are included too. I'm not sure of the price of the
rear rotors with pads.

jerry wrote: 

A big culprit for warping rotors isn't because they are bad quality, but
folks who improperly install the wheels.

Not torquing them properly, will cause warpage to *any* rotor... I've seen
guys toss the wheel on and hit it with an impact wrench, and not even
bother to tighten it in a star pattern !


"Jack Goff" <com> wrote in message
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drive 
get 
rear 
rotors, 
pretty 
a 
http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?productname=Power+Slot+B 
my 
after 

Bingo, Chief

And binding of brake pads will warp of too. On the 92, we get to grease the
caliper slide pins every now and then to prevent this. I don't know what the
98 has though.


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"Michael Johnson, PE" <com> wrote in
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I just ordered some a couple weeks ago, they were not in stock. But I
should be getting them any day.

Zammer

Zam Karmen wrote:
 
When you get the installed let us know if you think they make a
noticable difference over regular rotors. The CAD plating on them is a
nice touch and will prevent them from rusting.