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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Brake questions

My 2wd Ex is in need of brakes, mainly rotors I think as the pedal and steering wheel pulsates under moderate braking. Anyway, I'm thinking of upgrading to slotted front rotors. I'm finding a few different brands with a big range in price. Looking at Power Stop and Power Slot Rotors, there is about $160 price diference in the pair with the Power Slots being more expensive. Both are slotted. Why the big difference in price? I'm not a rich man so $240 vs $400 is quite appealing to me, as long as they are similar products? What about having them cryo treated? I'm thinking this would help prevent rotor warp? I do not tow heavy or too often, a 5k lb travel or horse trailer a couple of times per month. Thinking I should replace the wheel bearings while I have the rotor/hub assembly off, the new rotor/hubs come with new races. Or should I just wait and see how the bearings feel? The truck has about 180k miles on it.

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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 05:42 AM
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The pulsing might be because you need to grease your slide pins. But if you do replace the rotors, I would do the bearings as well.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 06:52 AM
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Here ya go. Take your pick:

Riffraff Diesel: Power Slot

Not sure if these are for 2wd and 4wd, but either way Clay should be able to hook you up.
 
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