Re: cross-drilled brake rotor update

["Robert Rooney" <DMCVegas@xxxx>]

I have the same cross drilled rotors as well. I can say this: Car 
wise, braking is improved. Especially when you add semi-metalic pads 
to the formula. However, there is one major drawback, and that is the 
DeLorean itself. With the majority of wieght in the rear of the car, 
hard braking from moderate speeds is not for the faint of heart! In 
stop and go traffic, braking is better for when people cut in front 
of you suddenly. Namely SUV's and such. However at higher speeds 
there is no advantage. I have found that at 35mph+ I can't simply 
stop in a straight line. I constantly have to steer to correct my 
car. And on one occasion I even spun around. One way to cure this is 
with a set of good tires. But even here there's a down side. I've 
found that with the Yokohama AVS tires, they have to heat up first in 
order to grip properly. Warm Yoko's on wet roads do better then cold 
one's on dry pavement. So you do have to let them warm up a bit 
before you get the maximum benefits from your car. I don't know about 
Cooper tires though. Does anyone here have some info on them? But in 
any case, the x-drilled rotors alone will not be a cure-all solution 
to improve braking. They need to work together with good struts, 
pads, tires, and a driver. I too have the same problem with 
squealing. When ever my car brakes it sounds like a whailing banshee. 
Kind of fitting in a way :p

Bottom line: If you enjoy getting a little more excitement out of 
your car then usual, x-drilled rotors are something you should tag 
for your future wishlist along with other performance items. I'm sure 
that x-drilled rotors will improve the resale value of your car 
somewhat. But then chances are you probably won't be selling the car 
if you're willing to go this far to improve it.

If your car is mainly for regular daily driving or less, I'd skip the 
rotors. If you have a little extra cash and want to improve braking 
for your car, buy a new mastercylinder, semi-metalic brake pads, and 
seal kits to service your calipers. This alone should net you some 
improvement along while giving the system a good servicing. SS brake 
lines may not be a bad idea either while you're at it.

I treat my cross drilled rotors as a tool to help my car rather then 
an invitation to go faster. Like I said, they aren't a cure all.

-Robert
vin 6585



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Scot Stern" <SGSKBM@xxxx> wrote:
> I had DMC in Irvine turn and cross drill my rotors when I had in 
the 
> ar in for a shimmy in the brakes.