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Old 06-25-2004, 05:40 PM
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Hoppy,

I too had high brake pedal effort with Vette rotors/calipers and tilton 5/8 bore master cylinders.

I recently put a set of Hawk Blue compound pads on it and the difference is amazing. It now brakes with effort similar to a normal car.

I have noticed quite a bit more rotor wear, but since I don't drive that much, I figure it is better to replace rotors once in a while than have brakes that are not easily modulated due to high pedal force required.

I really like my brakes now and I can buy a lot of rotors down the line before I come close to the cost of a full new large diameter, multi-piston rotor/caliper setup.

Just a thought...
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