New rotors or just brake pads?
#1
New rotors or just brake pads?
How do you determine if you need new rotors instead of new brake pads? My brake pads don't look too bad... I am getting a shake coming down off of high speed so I know I need something very soon....
#2
Re: New rotors or just brake pads?
Originally posted by SmithAtlanta
How do you determine if you need new rotors instead of new brake pads? My brake pads don't look too bad... I am getting a shake coming down off of high speed so I know I need something very soon....
How do you determine if you need new rotors instead of new brake pads? My brake pads don't look too bad... I am getting a shake coming down off of high speed so I know I need something very soon....
#3
Yeah you can check on www.jagworks.com and they have pretty good prices Also. Free shipping also on orders over $75.00
#4
Generally when you got shaking when you brake, then your rotor is not even or smooth anymore. When you change the pads, you can have them resurfaced (kind of like polished to remove the uneven surface). But if the rotors have been resurfaced several times, it becomes too thin and can't be resurfaced anymore. That's when you need new rotors. Just tell the shop to resurface the rotors. If they can't they will tell you.
#11
Originally posted by SmithAtlanta
Also, do the axxis pads usually come with shims... Just wondering?
Also, do the axxis pads usually come with shims... Just wondering?
#12
Get the Brembo vented rotors for the front. They have them at www.nopionline.com for $31.14 each. Thats what i would do!
#13
OK, I just bought the brembo venteds up front and the solids in the rear....along with the Axxis break pads up front and the Metal-lux in the rear from Nopi all for under $200 w/ shipping. That's really cheap.... Thanks for everyones recommendations....
I will be doing the install myself. I have heard that a C clamp is needed for the rear brakes to push the caliper pistons back in. Is this true?
Any other gotchas anyone has run into while doing new pads and rotors?
I think I will also bleed the brakes because the fluid is looking pretty dark. I am guessing this is the typical....have the buddy push on the brake, open the bleeder valve, wait until you see clear fluid, close bleeder valve kinda thing, right.
(and of course, don't let the reservoir become empty)
I will be doing the install myself. I have heard that a C clamp is needed for the rear brakes to push the caliper pistons back in. Is this true?
Any other gotchas anyone has run into while doing new pads and rotors?
I think I will also bleed the brakes because the fluid is looking pretty dark. I am guessing this is the typical....have the buddy push on the brake, open the bleeder valve, wait until you see clear fluid, close bleeder valve kinda thing, right.
(and of course, don't let the reservoir become empty)
#14
Originally posted by SmithAtlanta
OK, I just bought the brembo venteds up front and the solids in the rear....along with the Axxis break pads up front and the Metal-lux in the rear from Nopi all for under $200 w/ shipping. That's really cheap.... Thanks for everyones recommendations....
I will be doing the install myself. I have heard that a C clamp is needed for the rear brakes to push the caliper pistons back in. Is this true?
Any other gotchas anyone has run into while doing new pads and rotors?
I think I will also bleed the brakes because the fluid is looking pretty dark. I am guessing this is the typical....have the buddy push on the brake, open the bleeder valve, wait until you see clear fluid, close bleeder valve kinda thing, right.
(and of course, don't let the reservoir become empty)
OK, I just bought the brembo venteds up front and the solids in the rear....along with the Axxis break pads up front and the Metal-lux in the rear from Nopi all for under $200 w/ shipping. That's really cheap.... Thanks for everyones recommendations....
I will be doing the install myself. I have heard that a C clamp is needed for the rear brakes to push the caliper pistons back in. Is this true?
Any other gotchas anyone has run into while doing new pads and rotors?
I think I will also bleed the brakes because the fluid is looking pretty dark. I am guessing this is the typical....have the buddy push on the brake, open the bleeder valve, wait until you see clear fluid, close bleeder valve kinda thing, right.
(and of course, don't let the reservoir become empty)
#15
Originally posted by nupe500
Hey bud...glad to hear you got a deal you're happy with...for the rear brakes you need a pair of needle nosed pliers to turn the piston back in with, the C clamp can be used for the front but not the rear...someone else tackle the bleeding thing!
Hey bud...glad to hear you got a deal you're happy with...for the rear brakes you need a pair of needle nosed pliers to turn the piston back in with, the C clamp can be used for the front but not the rear...someone else tackle the bleeding thing!
I wasn't even aware that you could get needlenose to work. That's interesting... !!
#16
yeah, the bleeding is same as other cars like you said
fronts will need a C clamp to push teh piston back in
rear you have to turn clockwise to retract them, it can be done with needle nose pliers if you're careful or they have a specal tool at pepboys that will attach to a ratchet and help you do it for $5 or so
search for more info about that
fronts will need a C clamp to push teh piston back in
rear you have to turn clockwise to retract them, it can be done with needle nose pliers if you're careful or they have a specal tool at pepboys that will attach to a ratchet and help you do it for $5 or so
search for more info about that
#18
Originally posted by «§»Craig B«§»
yeah, the bleeding is same as other cars like you said
fronts will need a C clamp to push teh piston back in
rear you have to turn clockwise to retract them, it can be done with needle nose pliers if you're careful or they have a specal tool at pepboys that will attach to a ratchet and help you do it for $5 or so
search for more info about that
yeah, the bleeding is same as other cars like you said
fronts will need a C clamp to push teh piston back in
rear you have to turn clockwise to retract them, it can be done with needle nose pliers if you're careful or they have a specal tool at pepboys that will attach to a ratchet and help you do it for $5 or so
search for more info about that
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