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Old 10-25-2013, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TiAgX5 View Post
As for the slotting, I use the X to tow a large trailer from time to time (in severe FL rain). The slots prevent vitrification of the pad surface caused by hauling 12,000 lbs down from 80 MPH. Water dissapation from between the rotor/pad surface is also reassuring. Nothing like hitting the brakes at hwy speed during a downpour and nothing happens for a second or two.
You have 7000 pounds of trailer and cargo, and you are towing at 80 mph without trailer brakes? Your trailer brakes should be stopping your trailer, not your vehicle brakes. Otherwise you can find the trailer overtaking you and jackknifing. That is dangerous at the best of times, let alone in heavy rain.
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