 Brake Rotors and Pads |
One of the sadder chapters in automotive history for many people concerned the early (non-Mopar) muscle cars, the classics with powerful engines and mediocre brakes. There's nothing to screw up a perfectly good car like a tree sitting where the engine should be.
Fortunately, there are brake rotors and pads which can outperform the stock apparatus, albeit at higher cost. One accident costs a LOT more than a little prevention! (Higher performance brakes might wear out faster than regular brakes. Be very careful working with brakes for obvious risk reasons. Continue at your own risk. Written in 1997 - may not be up to date.)
One customer wrote... (1997)
The cross drilled rotors and carbon metallic pads worked well for me. I have had them for about a month now, and all traces of fade are gone. The pedal travels a litte more, though. High speed braking is much nicer, and they perform well in the rain.
Details (based on manufacturer literature)
The following information was provided by the manufacturers.
NOTE: For applications to your car, see one of the following pages or request information on the order form:
KVR Carbon Fibre Brake Pads
What lies behind this extraordinary product? It was a combination of materials and design that results in increased braking power. The same space-age carbon fibre material used in heavy-duty machinery, is now used in our passenger and performance car brakes. Their special metallurgical formula meets or exceeds original equipment standards to offer truly superior performance. The brake compound uses a "carbon fibre weave rather than a carbon fibre dust". Kevlar material is used on these pads to insulate for high heat and increases the thermal stability of the compound.
Independent tests and practical driving have proven that KVR's Carbon Fibre Pads exhibit virtually no fade. So you get full braking power, even in the most critical and demanding situations. This heavy-duty brake technology really pays off in added safety for you and your passengers.
In addition to improved performance, KVR Carbon Fibre Pads also offer superior value. Add up the advantages:
- Less Brake Fade
- No Warm-up Time
- Produces low amount of black dust
- Kevlar insulated
- Rotor friendly Carbon Fibre Weave
- Shorter Stopping Distances
- Integrally molded
Cross-Drilled Rotors
Brakes do need heat to work, but too much heat will lessen the ability of the pad to grab the disc, causing a serious increase in stopping distance. Cross-drilled rotors have been designed with a specific "drill" pattern that enhances air flow. This process does not affect the structural integrity of the rotor and does ensure maxmium cooling performance for each disc. Added advantages include:
- Will last up to twice as long (depending on your braking).
- 40% better cooling, 20% better stopping.
- Better in wet weather.
- Lower brake temperature reduces rotor warpage, less brake fade and longer life.
- Professionally machined in our own plant, ensuring Superior Quality Control.
- Gas-Slotted Rotors and Drums
Rotors are available now in 6, 12, and 36 slot! 3-slot drums are available for many applications. Similar performance to cross-drilled rotors for those who prefer a slotted rotor.
Big-Brake Upgrade Kits
KVR Performance Inc. has widened the accessibility of these Big Brake Kits to the average performance drivers. This new range of bolt-on performance kits has just been released. These systems are featured in Formula One, Cart, IRL, NASCAR, and Touring Car.
They generally range from $2,000 to $2,500 and require you to send in your struts for fitting.
- Easy Installation
- Direct Bolt-on
- Stronger braking
- Larger cross-drilled or gas-slotted discs
- Higher torque 4-piston racing calipers
- Performance pads
- Steel braided lines with Dot 4 fluid
- Totally Complete
- Perfect Fit
