Mao ordered the Chinese to melt down their pans and pots. That is why Chinese brake disks are so cheap.
Drives a Smart Cdi - 65 to 85 MPG
Unless you live in the Alps or track your car, you don't really use the brakes
Paul
Pure 2000 W, LHD 599cc - Engine Rebuilt Feb 08 - sold
Passion 2000 W, LHD 599cc - Engine Rebuilt Mar 09 - sold
Passion 1998 T, LHD 599cc - Engine Rebuilt Apr 10 - sold
Cabrio 2001 Y, LHD 599cc - Engine Rebuilt Jul 10 Replaced Oct 16
I must admit I seldom use my brakes mainly because I am a smart driver. That is, I think, partly the reason why my brake disks always tend to form thick cakes of rust resembling Saturn’s rings.
Drives a Smart Cdi - 65 to 85 MPG