[ZTWsquared]

Dixie Ford was in the midst of a power outage when I went there this aft, so no joy on whether or not I still get a discount there.

Everything I've read about the benefits of specific brands of pads (Hawk, EPC, PBR, etc, etc) seem to be void of any mention about requiring a specific type or brand of rotor in order to deliver those benefits.

So based solely on that, my assumption is that the quality of the pads alone provides a certain type of stopping characteristic regardless of the rotor ... and that the quality of the rotor will affect only its longevity or service life, and perhaps resistance to warping, cracking or breaking.

So further to that ... my secondary assumption is that going with any premium brand of rotor will stand me in good stead with my choice of pads; understanding that my choice of pads may shorten the life of whatever rotors I choose.

My plan is to continue driving whatever setup I install for Dunnville, and if something catastrophic happens I can always put back the brakes I took off.

If my theory is all messed up, I hope someone with more expertise than I have can point it out - preferably before Daniel and I purchase our rotors.

NefCanuck,Jul 5 2007, 07:52 PM Wrote:Ah, the Ford parts counter guy... I'll stop here in case anyone here is one or knows one <_<

Would the Wagners hold up to track use with non-matched pads though?  I'm guessing the Ford OE's would with the Hawk Pads and I'm gonna be stuck with the setup until something wears out so no use getting a combo that doesn't play nice with each other ;)

NefCanuck

ZTWsquared,Jul 5 2007, 05:41 PM Wrote:Ditto on the Chinese discs ... as for the difference between Ford OE and Motorcraft, I asked the parts guy that question and his answer was "30 bucks" - thanks a lot.

For me I'm sure the Motorcraft will do just fine. I put a set of premium Wagner rotors and pads on my wife's ZTW and I like them a lot better than the stock setup they replaced. After 10k they stop better, they look better and they feel better. They weren't cheap, but they weren't outrageous either. Except for the fact that the Motorcraft are essentially the same price and I might even get a discount at Dixie, I wouldn't hesitate to go with the Wagners either.

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