Recent content by Dan McKeeman

The new Powerstop Carbon Ceramic pads! Ok, Calipers are rebuilt (rubber boots were dry rotted so this is definitely the first time in 21 years). New rotors and pads are on. I did the initial break in on the rotors, as in burning off the zinc plating. Then I re-bled the system one more time. Not...

My 12 inch brakes on a 94, C4 First, thanks to Hib for the feedback! I read your 2009 article and these ABS systems are more complex than I thought! I bought a complete Powerstop kit from RockAuto. It has 2 drilled and slotted plated rotors and a set of carbon ceramic pads plus all the hardware...

yes the 12 inch brakes are wimpy! It looks like the stock 12 inch rotors really can't stop sticky front tires from rolling on dry pavement and set off the ABS. Now I need some feedback on drilled and slotted 12 inch rotors, I hope they are better, I just bought a set! Dan

Thank you for watching the new threads! Sometimes they go weeks without an answer.:) Dan

A hard stop (standing on the brake pedal) should activate the ABS if the tires start to slip. The 12 inch brakes on my 94 C4 will not skid on dry pavement with the new sticky tires I have installed. My question is for those owners that have tried drilled and slotted rotors. Did you see an...