View Full Version : Powerslot Rotors and Hawk Pads Installed
DCSpecial
11-08-2006, 10:28 PM
In today's aftermarket full size truck industry we're always looking for ways to make our trucks bigger, badder, and faster than the next guy. One item that seems to be often overlooked is brake upgrades.
With a slew of products to choose from, it's often tough to decide which is the best, most cost effective route to take. After taking a look at all of the rotor and pad upgrades available I decided to get Powerslot Cryo Rotors and Hawk LTS Pads. I contacted Mark Craig at DPPI and got the ball rolling, credit card in hand, to upgrade my braking system. Great guy to deal with with exceptional customer service :thankyou2:
Got the combo installed over the weekend (simple install except for having two of my caliper slide pins frozen up front) and was sure to follow the recommended break-in procedure after the install.
The combo really shines under moderate to hard braking. The Powerslot/Hawk combo is definately helping bring my modded 7.3L PowerStroke riding on 38" tires to s top faster than with the OEM parts that they replaced.
More pics and info to come in article form within the next week :D
Special thanks to Mark Craig at DPPI ( www.dieselperformanceparts.com ) and Edwin at Powerslot ( www.powerslot.com)
Parts ready for install :woohoo:
http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/photo/data/549/medium/IMG_1081_Large_.JPG
Install complete :rockwoot:
http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/photo/data/549/medium/IMG_1156_Large_.JPG
And a little artsy :shake:
http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/photo/data/549/medium/Invisible_Tire_Large_.jpg
Also, special thanks to Denny Hao aka DrSpeed for his photoshop work on the last pic :Cheer:
Dalpilot
11-08-2006, 10:54 PM
Lemme know how those Work Dan, I am in need of brakes.
dieselex
11-09-2006, 07:26 AM
Nice Job DC!! Can't wait for the detailed install article!!
When I upgraded my brakes I could tell an immediate differance. The break in procedure was really easy and kind of fun too!! Enjoy your new found stopping power!!:D
Ben
nummit
11-09-2006, 08:31 AM
Nice write up Dan.
The new parts look sweet
Mark Craig
11-09-2006, 09:26 AM
DCSpecial,
Hey glad you got them installed, go try a few high speed repeated slow downs, the fade you used to have with the stock set up is gone too!!
Mark @ DPPI
nummit
11-09-2006, 09:54 AM
DCSpecial,
Hey glad you got them installed, go try a few high speed repeated slow downs, the fade you used to have with the stock set up is gone too!!
Mark @ DPPI
Mark,
He can't do "high speed" slow downs cuz his truck is not fast!! LOL LOL
DCSpecial
11-09-2006, 08:45 PM
Tim,
This combo is really nice. I haven't even really stood on the pedal yet and they stop better than the stockers when I would have the pedal pinned.
Ben,
Oh yeah...I spoke with the neighbor at our shop the following day, asked him if he heard me out on the road that night (kept turning around in his driveway LOL ). Said "oh yeah, once I heard the sound I didn't even bother to look and see what it was...I knew it was your truck"
Pete,
Wait till you see the real write-up. Once I have full use of all my fingers it'll be easier to type....but I doubt I'll wait that long :D
And, I can go plenty fast.....seems with all the new development in this area that my "test roads" have a lot of traffic now :bang
Mark,
Yeah, I haven't really slammed on them yet.....but I did notice under the harder stops that the fade is gone :rockwoot:
Do they have anything for a 2000 F-450??? :evil :D
txastuff79
11-09-2006, 09:10 PM
ptice and part #'s? suggestions on who to order from? what year is your truck again? f250 or f350?
DCSpecial
11-09-2006, 09:37 PM
I ordered through Mark Craig at DPPI (supporting vendor of this site), who is a WD for Powerslot.....great pricing and excellent customer service. www.dieselperformanceparts.com has all the pricing and part numbers.
I went with the Powerslot Cryo Rotors and Hawk LTS Pads based on Mark's advice :Cheer:
I have a 2001 F-350....weighs over 8200lbs empty with a full tank of fuel and me in the truck.
Mark Craig
11-10-2006, 08:02 AM
DCSpecial,
Yep 450 and 550's!!
Mark @ DPPI
Mark Craig
11-10-2006, 08:02 AM
txastuff79,
Give us a call and we'll get you a quote delivered to your door!
Mark @ DPPI
Bear Hunter
11-10-2006, 03:10 PM
Pretty sweet dude!
DCSpecial
11-10-2006, 06:09 PM
Mark,
Interesting.....I can use all the stopping power I can get the way I drive my F-450 and the fast that it is often coming off the scales at 20,000-26,000lbs
DrSpeed
11-13-2006, 01:20 AM
good write up there!!
and mark, thanks for the good deal on my rotors too!
Mark Craig
11-14-2006, 10:52 AM
DrSpeed,
You got it, that's what we do and thanks for choosing us, we know there are options out there!!
Mark @ DPPI
DCSpecial
11-14-2006, 06:45 PM
My Article of the Installation and Overview of the Power Slot system is down and up
-->Click Here<-- (http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4870)
dmax35
11-16-2006, 03:00 AM
Dan.
Great write up!
Question: With the Hawk pads you have, how is the brake dust? Also any brake noise from the slotted rotors?
Thank You.
DCSpecial
11-16-2006, 08:46 AM
Dan.
Great write up!
Question: With the Hawk pads you have, how is the brake dust? Also any brake noise from the slotted rotors?
Thank You.
Thanks for the compliment on the write up.
So far, I haven't driven a ton but I can't notice any brake dust. Of course with my black wheels it's harder to see. But, I cleaned off the one for the pic and it's still pretty clean after driving.
As far as noise, there is none that I can hear.....of course my truck is loud with the 5" straight pipe, open intake and aftermarket fiberglass hood.
Hope this helps.
dmax35
11-17-2006, 12:24 AM
Thanks for the compliment on the write up.
So far, I haven't driven a ton but I can't notice any brake dust. Of course with my black wheels it's harder to see. But, I cleaned off the one for the pic and it's still pretty clean after driving.
As far as noise, there is none that I can hear.....of course my truck is loud with the 5" straight pipe, open intake and aftermarket fiberglass hood.
Hope this helps.
So basically I can tell my wife I need an aftermarket fiberglass hood to prevent hearing any brake noise....who :ylsuper: hoo
DCSpecial
11-17-2006, 07:51 PM
Yep, no hood insulation...vents in the hood...more noise coming from the motor LOL
DrSpeed
11-28-2006, 01:38 AM
DrSpeed,
You got it, that's what we do and thanks for choosing us, we know there are options out there!!
Mark @ DPPI
Yep...used them in my article....
SSBC Installation (http://www.truckblog.com/story-913-howto_install_ssbcs_8_piston_brake_calipers)
DIdn't mean to thread jack ya...=)
Dan...thanks again for the props...and your finger?
NIce job with my avatar, or as Kevin calls it, the Aviator....and the sig..=)
DCSpecial
11-28-2006, 10:22 AM
Dan...thanks again for the props...and your finger?
NIce job with my avatar, or as Kevin calls it, the Aviator....and the sig..=)
Yeah...my finger is MESSED UP.
3+ weeks (maybe 4??) and I still don't have the feeling back in the tip. I may never get it all back.
Still typing with 9 fingers LOL :D
You needed a avatar and sig.....so I gave ya one :Cheer: :shake:
DrSpeed
11-28-2006, 11:07 AM
Uh...how did your finger get bustimacated?
DCSpecial
11-28-2006, 12:38 PM
I had it in the hitch pin hole on my F-450 when two of my employees were sliding in the Versahaul. It must have been cocked in there or something...barely moved....barely moved.....barely moved...then all the sudden it was sliding past the hitch pin hole real quick. I had it there since they kept sliding it back and forth and couldn't get the pin in....was feeling how far they were off. Pushed it in the last time before I could get my finger out (I say it needs a little more in...was about to pull it out, and then it was too late).
Once I washed off all the blood I knew it didn't look too good LOL
Big old blood blister under the skin tore the nail from side to side.....looks like I'll lose the nail.....not 100% sure yet though.
DrSpeed
11-28-2006, 01:20 PM
ewwwwwwwwwwwww...effing gross..
no more lawn mower duty for you...
do me a favor...don't send me a photo...
DCSpecial
11-29-2006, 10:47 AM
dood...it's end of november..no grass to cut.
But, I have cut grass, done a few brick patios and walks, built some pillars and steps, graded and seeded a yard, etc... like this. Just cut that finger off of my glove (they put too much pressure on it).
A pic wouldn't to it justice now.....the blood blister is already making it's way out and the swelling is almost all gone.
I should have sent one that day it happened :D LOL
Mark Craig
11-29-2006, 09:12 PM
DCSpecial,
Any updates on the new brakes now that you've had a few weeks on them??
Mark @ DPPI
DCSpecial
11-30-2006, 10:14 PM
Mark,
Still working great.
A few nights ago I was getting hard on the brakes just for fun to feel the improvement over the stock setup :D
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