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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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hmmm...
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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how much and where?
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Where from?
What brand?
Are they for the xB?
How much $$?
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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no idea i found it on somebody elses site over in england they had it on a ford product...
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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Is that really a good idea?
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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from what i read on his site, he said it really helps and recommends doing it
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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Default check it out, vented brake drums

I can see where it could help carry the brake dust out of the drum. But with only one groove, maybe two, that is about all it would do.
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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you can't see it but theres actually four slots and drilled holes in the drum
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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bizarre...
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 02:16 AM
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interesting... more information would be cool...
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 05:37 AM
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considering most of the weight is in the front of a Front Wheel Drive car and even more weight is shifted to the front during heavy braking, I say why?
unless you're in Le Mans 24 heating brakes for a living
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Persocon
considering most of the weight is in the front of a Front Wheel Drive car and even more weight is shifted to the front during heavy braking, I say why?
unless you're in Le Mans 24 heating brakes for a living
What does weight bias have to do with it? Those grooves and holes removed maybe a couple grams.
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 05:54 AM
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most weight in the front meaning the front brakes do all the work. So it would be kind of hard to heat up the rear drums to require vents
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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Gotcha.
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