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   "Ray O"  wrote in message   
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   >> The rotors on my 4Runner need to be replaced because when they heat up   
   >> they warp and the brakes chatter. This occurs only when driving in the   
   >> mountains where there's more harder braking than in city driving. The   
   >> original rotors have been resurfaced once. and that's about it for them.   
   >>   
   >> Are there any higher performance rotors that are less likely to warp or   
   >> fade than the stock Toyota rotors? What are the advantages and   
   >> disadvantage of drilled versus slotted versus drilled and slotted versus   
   >> plain? Do all slotted rotors have a left and right?   
   >>   
   >> Online I've found:   
   >>   
   >> Brembo Sport Rotors (drilled and slotted) $110 each   
   >> Disc Italia (drilled and slotted) $115 each   
   >> Disc Italia (slotted) $115 each   
   >> Power Disc (drilled) $90 each   
   >> Power Disc (slotted) $90 each   
   >> X Brakes (drilled and slotted) $62.50 each   
   >> Power Stop (drilled) $96 each   
   >> Power Slot (slotted) $99 each   
   >> Power Slot Cryo Slot (slotted) $130 each   
   >>   
   >> JC Whitney no-brand listed (drilled) $66 each   
   >>   
   >>   
   >> What about brake pads? What should I get?   
   >   
   > The advantage of drilled and slotted rotors is that they allow the gas   
   > that the pads generate to escape.  If the gas builds up between the pad   
   > and rotor, the effect is a little like an air hockey table so friction is   
   > reduced.  The disadvantage of slotted and drilled rotors is that they cost   
   > more and are not easily resurfaced.   
   >   
   > When you resurface rotors, you reduce their ability to dissipate heat so   
   > they are more likely to warp.   
   >   
   > Some things that can reduce brake fade and rotor warpage are selecting a   
   > lower gear on long downhill grades, and if you have rear drum brakes,   
   > making sure that they are adjusted properly.   
   >   
   > I used to do a lot of driving in the mountains and did not experience   
   > brake fade or rotor warpage on any of the Toyotas I had as company cars.   
   >   
   > The only aftermarket brand you listed that I'm familiar with is Brembo.   
   > They should be OK but before you go that route, try checking the back   
   > brakes and shifting to a lower gear.   
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   > Ray O   
   > (correct punctuation to reply)   
      
      
   Check/adjust the back brakes for what, Ray?   
      
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