Rotors and pads

[tom4bren]

Here's some good reading for you:

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...slotted+rotors

Use the search function on "slotted rotors" & you'll find hours of pure reading fun on the topic.

[Ldub]

Though rather pricey, I prefer Isuzu OEM pads, though I'm guessing most ceramic pads would do as well.

I got my cross drilled rotors from http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...tThyvwVb6sFIeg in their ebay store.

http://cgi.ebay.com/VehiCROSS-1999-D...item23113b229b

Made in Canada, eh...

[nocturnalVX]

R1 Concepts drilled & slotted rotors with OEM pads.

I used the search function here and Google to research what to get. However, if you don't want to go through those steps and take my word for it... OEM pads are the way to go, but slotted rotors might wear pads down quicker. Pads that are drilled and/or slotted have some advantages (cooling, water clearing, etc.), but solid metal rotors have more surface for more stopping power.

[mhill]

I was totally set on getting the drilled and slotted rotors and aftermarket pads. Until I called Merlin and talked to him. In his opinion the brakes on the VX are overkill for the little machine. They are more than adequate and he suggested keeping the stock rotors. If anything upgrade to the steel braided brake lines. I know there are a lot of people who have had success with other set ups on here so like everything else it comes down to what you think is better. As for pads I use OEM. Just because someone I trust once told me to, so I always do on all my vehicles. Good luck! This is the kind of stuff that makes the VX and the forum so much fun!

[nocturnalVX]

I was totally set on getting the drilled and slotted rotors and aftermarket pads. Until I called Merlin and talked to him. In his opinion the brakes on the VX are overkill for the little machine. They are more than adequate and he suggested keeping the stock rotors.

But the drilled ones look so cool...

[mhill]

But the drilled ones look so cool...

I know!! but then I got those big ol wheels you cant see through anyways!

[tom4bren]

I know!! but then I got those big ol wheels you cant see through anyways!

X2

[Triathlete]

But the drilled ones look so cool...

They all look the same when covered in dirt and mud!

[circmand]

They have worked great slotted keeps the heat down. But at the weight of our little VX I do not think you can overdo it when it comes to brakes. Of course there is nothing wrong with the OEM pads either just a little pricey