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Old 05-19-2001, 10:24 AM
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underpowered soft brakes

I have an 87 Formaula with WS6.

The brakes have always been poor; I've checked all the obvious things such as calipers and changed the brake fluid and pads (but only basic semi-met pads). I've done the servo test and that also seems to be ok...

The Disc Rotors do have fine lines around them, that can be felt when you run your fingers round them -will this affect the braking efficiency significantly?

I've only got limited suppliers being in the UK such as JC Whitney and Carparts.com

I've seen drilled/slotted brake rotors on sale in JC Whitney -would these make a great deal of difference on the front over the standard type?

I currently have semi-metallic pads.

Would the TITANIUM ti22 performance pads be much better?

As I don't have a huge budget, I'm not sure whether to go for performance pads and discs (as I do need good brakes) or whether one or the other will make a bigger change?

I'm just trying to avoid a situation where there's not the slightest difference after I've changed them.

I don't think the rotors have ever been changed and the car has done about 65,000 miles.

Any help is appreciated!
thanks
Andrew

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