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Old 08 Mar 2005, 01:49 pm
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If you are upgrading brake systems, you should try replacing the stocke flex brake lines with the braided stainless lines. They do not expand under pressure and your get a much firmer feel in the brake pedal. This is a standard upgrade in most cars when upgrading the system. I am not sure if Russell makes a set for the PT or not but I would think someone does. When it is time for brakes for me I am going with the Powerslot rotors because they are not cut through, ceramic pads and upgraded brake lines. It is true that in everyday driving you will not see a difference using slotted rotors until you are in a panic stop situation. Under hard braking gases build up between the pad and rotor that reduce braking efficiency. I have used powerslots in the past on other cars and they really are not that expensive. Yes, more expensive than stock units, but everything you upgrade on a car usually is.
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