Though I do drive it in a way that helps preserve the brakes I put it nearly all down to the truck with its big diesel engine which helps slow it down, the standard transmission and the massive 13" vented rotors and pads the size of new York strip steaks.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.