Need for Speeds Review of Vertigo Performance Quasi disc brake:

I received my Quasi CF brake disc this morning. I was expecting a quality disc with a quality fit. At first look, it looked slightly thicker than stock...but I am going from memory as my stock disc was history long ago. I have been using the t-maxx disc the past few weeks. It is thicker than the t-maxx disc, but that is worn as well. The dics looks beefy...that is my point. It appears that it will last a long time. I dry fitted the disc before sealing the edges with CA glue. It fit perfect! There is just enough room between the calipers so there is no drag, but lots of disc! I was very excited at this point. I glued the edges (appied with a q-tip) and let it dry until this afternoon.

I took my truck out this afternoon to give it a test drive. I have to tell you that this is money well spent. Although I only was able to run about five tanks of fuel...I fully expect this to be the best value out there for brake upgrades. The VP disc worked beautiful. I just had a med torque/speed servo from another truck that I use in the throttle position and never saw the need to use it. I had plenty of brake...at least I thought that I had plenty of brake. First time out...I hit the brakes hard and flipped the darn truck! I have a PCM receiver/radio and I need to turn the brakes down to control my breaking now. That is about the best compliment that I can give it. Pretty simple. It is reasonable, looks great, fits great...and bonus it works! If it lasts half as long as it appears it will last, it is the best mod for the money. After the running this afternoon (five tanks), it looked like new...and remember that I am testing the brakes (hard, sustained) braking is all I did. I even tried to overheat the pad, by draging the calipers! I experienced no fade what so ever, no visable wear, or any negative feedback to report at this time. I plan on running the crap out of my Savage the next week...I'll let you know how it holds up. Next couple of weeks I have a ton of parts to put in my Savage to get it ready for Spring (including my 8-port...I can't wait any longer). Thanks Vertigo Performance.

NFS

Andre Nitkowski