Vented Front Brakes + Sway Bar Bushings
So, I sadly wore through my front right brake pad recently. Unfortunately, I was an hour away from home when I realized it. By the time I got back I had gouged the rotor pretty badly (Fortunately, I was driving very cautiously, so was still able to avoid the deer who decided to jump in front of me on the drive back - calling it a win).
Anyways, it's on me for not checking the status of the brake pad, but also came as a bit of a surprise since I'm at most ~15k miles or less since they were last done. The rotors are stock.
I checked the front right pad/rotor which is toast, but I haven't checked the left one yet. Will update once I've checked it out.
The main thing I'm trying to decide is whether I should:
1) Buy replacement rotors + pads, break down and clean the stock front calipers
2) Go to vented rotors with a spacer kit on the stock front calipers after rebuild (Delorean Go) - I don't really like this option
3) Go to vended rotors with the new caliper set (Delorean Go)
For reference, this is VIN 1659, 3 spd automatic, twin island turbo (done in mid 80s), but otherwise is largely stock. It's been in my family since purchased used in the mid 80s. I will probably be selling in the next couple years.
Total miles on the odometer: 17K
Brakes "serviced" @ 15K - in this case I'm trying to figure out what the service was by my mechanic. The brake master was replaced, but I don't know when the pads were done. Rotors are stock. I'll update once I get a chance to talk to him.
For one, I'm trying to decided between vented rotors and not. I like the idea of vented rotors, especially since I think they pair well with the stage 2 turbo system. Still, not sure if other folks would prefer to see it stock.
Anything else I should consider while I'm at it?
Also, while I'm building up my fall project list, I've seen recommendations for upgrading the sway bar bushings from stock with something like https://www.delorean-parts.com/produ...bar-combo-kit/