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One of the most important components on your vehicle is the brake system. When it comes to stopping on a dime under performance or harsh driving conditions, a solid set of high-grade brakes is a must. Performance brakes feature rotors that are drilled, slotted or both. But which is better?

To understand that, the first thing you should consider is what the addition of a set of performance brake parts means in terms of stopping power. Slotted rotors are one of the biggest contributors when it comes to the increased stopping power, which is why they're found on almost every racecar from Laguna Seca to Nurburgring. This feature allows a more rapid cooling of the braking surface for increased performance and added bite. And, in wet weather, they channel water away from the braking surface by allowing it to pass more freely through the holes. This not only adds to the overall performance, but it also prevents the dangerous loss of braking power that comes with waterlogged brakes. You get maximum stopping ability no matter how wet the terrain. In addition to performance, slotted rotors are cross-drilled and fill more of the space behind the wheel to provide a tougher, filled-in look.

When deciding which is best for you, consider fade characteristics, pedal feel and lining wear. It goes without saying that performance-grade rotors, like Integra rotors, Acura TL rotors or RSX rotors, are far superior to their stock counterparts. But exactly how much better are they? Well, fade tests have shown a 37 percent better brake output for drilled rotors over slotted parts, with the drilled rotor brake operating about 150 degrees cooler.

Pedal force was also reported to be far more consistent with drilled rotors across the entire brake temperature range. In other words, the driver doesn't need to apply additional force to achieve a stop when the brakes operate at higher temperatures. This provides additional safety through added brake response and also helps reduce driver fatigue.

Finally, one of the most important things to consider is lining wear. Slotted rotors weren't able to keep up in this category either, with tests showing 20 percent more wear on pads with slotted rotors than their drilled counterparts. One possible solution is to pair a set of slotted rotors with a set of performance brake pads. Designed to withstand the rigors of high-output racing, performance-grade brake pads provide a direct replacement for stock pads and surpass their lesser counterparts in durability by 20 - 40 percent. They're actually proven to last longer, stop faster and are virtually noise-free.

So, what it boils down to is this: are you racing or navigating city streets? Slotted rotors, like those produced by Brembo or Baer, are shown to aid in the efficient removal of gas, water and debris from under the pad. But, depending on where you're driving, these conditions may not be present in your everyday commute. This would make drilled rotors, currently found on the Corvette, Ford GT, Porsche, Mercedes and BMW, the better choice for city streets and freeways.

Performance-grade rotors like Integra rotors, Acura TL rotors and RSX rotors, are proven to add a performance edge to your driving. To avoid continuously going through brake pads, make sure you also upgrade to a higher quality pad at the same time.

Honda Civic Tops 2006 Stolen Cars List

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau statistics, a car is stolen every 25.5 seconds. As such, communities nationwide have to be cautious because they constantly face the risk of auto theft.

The NICB was created to work with insurance companies to prevent insurance fraud and auto theft. As part of its functions, the Bureau provides statistics and list of cars most popular among thieves.

Based on the Bureau’s data, the 1995 Honda Civic topped the list of cars most likely to be broken into or stolen in the previous year. On the second and third spots were the 1989 Toyota Camry, and the 1991 Honda Accord, respectively. The Nissan Sentra, Acura Integra and the Ford F-150 also made it to the list.

Luxury automakers such as the manufacturer of the Acura brake booster and Cadillac Escalade are the hot subjects of thievery. Also, statistics shows that students are now treated as easy prey to burglary.

Robyn Brinkerhoff, a junior majoring in communications from St. George, said a former roommate had his car broken into. “He came out of the house one morning on the way to school and was startled to find his car had been burglarized sometime during the night. The only thing they had stolen were his school books out of his backpack,” Brinkerhoff said. “He had CDs, a stereo, and all they were after was his books. They didn’t even take the backpack.”

Thieves are keen. Whether they wanted a particular equipment or document inside the car, or the vehicle itself, they will find a way to get it.

Based on the 2006 Crime Statistics Year End Total report gathered by the St. George Police Department, there were 137 motor vehicle thefts reported in the city of St. George for that particular year. This number mirrors only a tiny portion of the 7,267 vehicle thefts reported in the state of Utah as a whole, said the Utah Department of Public Safety’s crime statistics report.

Sgt. Craig Harding, public information officer for the St. George Police Department, presented a seminar in September at the Dixie Center explaining how community awareness prevents crimes.

He described the three components of a crime: a perpetrator, a victim and an opportunity. “A crime won’t occur if one of these components does not exist. If the perpetrator is there with the mind and will to commit a crime, and the person comes out of the darkened stairwell giving the opportunity but the person is prepared, the ‘victim’ aspect has been taken out of the equation,” Harding said.

The NICB suggested a layered approach, which is described in an advice article titled “America’s most stolen vehicles” published on MSN Web site. The layers are low-cost effective suggestions that will make cars less attractive to thieves.

The first of four layers the experts suggest is basic but often accidentally overlooked. Lock the car, and take the keys – that’s it. The second is equipping the vehicle with an alarm system or warning device. Immobilizing the car by using a smart key fuel cut-off is the third layer, and finally, installing some form of tracking device that would allow authorities to recover a vehicle if stolen is the fourth, Dixie Sun reported.

About the Author

Evander Klum is a Business Administration graduate who hails from Alabama. He enjoys extreme sports and he is also a car racing fanatic. At present, he works as a marketing manager at an advertising agency in Cleveland.

what is a reasonable price to get my front brake pads replaced on my 1997 Acura Integra?

pads cost $45-$50
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