#28271, "RE: Slotted rotor dilema?" In response to In response to 5
Originally posted by ForceFed420a
Originally posted by shazow1969 (for the life of me I can't remember the term we use to describe this happening
Isn't it called a "boundry layer"? Brian
It's commonly refferred to as "glazing". The "glue" that holds cheap organic pads together will melt when you ask too much of the brakes. This creates a gas that will effectively act as a lubricant between your brake pads and your rotor. I had it happen a few times with the stock brake system on my Eclipse. It scared the shit out of me since I came about a foot and a half from rear ending somebody on the highway in a sudden stop situation. I knew that upgrading to better pads can reduce the chances of that happening, but I decided to splurge a little and replace my fairly scored rotors with new cross drilled ones instead of having them turned. I've yet to feel the slightest bit of glazing with my new brakes, and I've given them a 125-25mph test.
She's been sold My best friend bought her though, so she's still in good hands.
Daily driver: 1993 Nissan Altima Rocketship: 1985 Honda VF1100S Project car: 1995 Eagle Talon TSi AWD
My best friend bought her though, so she's still in good hands.
