New drilled and slotted rotors + ceramic pads
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08-04-2010, 05:25 PM
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Um, lower gears (4.10) would make that smaller engine work harder to get up to speed. Granted at like 70MPH you should keep speed easier, but as far as more MPG's, I'm gonna agree with Dad.
Higher gears (3.55) would help...
I threw the numbers in there to demonstrate a lower gear as opposed to a lower number....for clarification.
#22
08-05-2010, 01:21 PM
I see TheEricHarris asked for updates in his post several days ago.... Could someone who has had these brakemotive rotors&pads for more than 6 months chime in? I am very apprehensive buying them, the price is very cheap...
Anyone using the direct replacement Brembo set? They are not slotted&drilled, but come with a great reputation.
Anyone using the direct replacement Brembo set? They are not slotted&drilled, but come with a great reputation.
just make sure you use brakemotive they are made and shipped from Detroit
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08-05-2010, 01:44 PM
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I don't think so - numerically higher gear ratios allow a greater multiplication of engine torque at the expense of higher RPM at a given speed. An identical truck with 4.10 gears vs one with 3.55 will accelerate a little more quickly and will get up to speed more easily.
#24
08-05-2010, 03:19 PM
I think you'll have to explain that one a little better. Do you mean that the engine would work harder to get "up to speed" with 4.10 gears than with 3.55??
I don't think so - numerically higher gear ratios allow a greater multiplication of engine torque at the expense of higher RPM at a given speed. An identical truck with 4.10 gears vs one with 3.55 will accelerate a little more quickly and will get up to speed more easily.
I don't think so - numerically higher gear ratios allow a greater multiplication of engine torque at the expense of higher RPM at a given speed. An identical truck with 4.10 gears vs one with 3.55 will accelerate a little more quickly and will get up to speed more easily.
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08-05-2010, 04:13 PM
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I agree - it could be silly to go to, say, a 4.56 ratio for a highway cruiser. But if you're hauling loads in hilly country, off-roading, or if you're turning big tires, you need gears with more grunt.
For me, 4.10's will probably be what I settle on. These 3.55's I have now are OK unloaded on the road, but I know I would be happier towing with more gear in the diffy(s). If I were going to 35+ inch tires, I would seriously consider 4.56's.
For me, 4.10's will probably be what I settle on. These 3.55's I have now are OK unloaded on the road, but I know I would be happier towing with more gear in the diffy(s). If I were going to 35+ inch tires, I would seriously consider 4.56's.
#27
10-23-2010, 04:31 PM
Well guys I got my rotors and pads today! I am happy to say I am 100% impressed so far of how much better my truck drives. It feels better than new to me! My original parts were worse than I thought. I went through all the steps after putting them on and WOW what a difference. No more shake and pulsating and brakes on a dime!
I cleaned up all the parts as needed and I was debating on doing a little painting but after a full day of work then doing this I said screw it! I just care how my truck drives. I do recommend doing this upgrade over the OEM parts as of right now. We will see how it works out long term soon enough.
I cleaned up all the parts as needed and I was debating on doing a little painting but after a full day of work then doing this I said screw it! I just care how my truck drives. I do recommend doing this upgrade over the OEM parts as of right now. We will see how it works out long term soon enough.
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10-23-2010, 04:39 PM
