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Old Apr 13, 2002 | 07:24 AM
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Rotors? To resurface or get new? Oem or aftermarket?

Ok my breaks squeak when I'm not even applying any pressure to them. Its not a constant screech but like every half a turn of the wheel. I've come to the conclusion that it has to be the rotor as the pads are new and everything else seems ok. Now my question is, to resurface or not? Autozone has cheap rotors for 27 bucks each, so I'd rather just get 2 of those than mess with resurfacing old ones. How much worse can they be than oem? What about those cheap cross drilled rotors, etc, that you see on ebay? are those worth it?
Old Apr 13, 2002 | 07:34 AM
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if you don't want any performance gains, go with the autozone set. that is a really cheap price. i love that store, they always have the best prices in my area. if you want a performance increase search around on the web to find a set of brembos( i have read on this board from some members that the cross drilled/slotted rotors on ebay don't offer any performance gains). good luck.
Old Apr 13, 2002 | 08:29 AM
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just get some coss drilled or slotted rotors I got the Brembo rotors off of ebay and they work great...
mine needed turning too so I just bout new ones front and back...

-BREMBO Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors Front=$125.00 Each Pair/

Rear=$110.00 Each Pair Bought New From Ebay.com.

-AXXIS Metal Master Semi-Metallic Brake Pads, Front Only)=$45.00-Bought New From EatRiceZone.com.
Old Apr 13, 2002 | 09:58 AM
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totally OT, but why does it look like your car is floating in your sig?
Old Apr 13, 2002 | 10:29 AM
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Originally posted by metallic97gxe
just get some coss drilled or slotted rotors I got the Brembo rotors off of ebay and they work great...
mine needed turning too so I just bout new ones front and back...

-BREMBO Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors Front=$125.00 Each Pair/

Rear=$110.00 Each Pair Bought New From Ebay.com.

-AXXIS Metal Master Semi-Metallic Brake Pads, Front Only)=$45.00-Bought New From EatRiceZone.com.
do those metal master semi-metallic brake pads let out a lot of
brake dust??

oh and ur GTZ spoilers looks good on a galant but looks too small
on a max
Old Apr 13, 2002 | 12:38 PM
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Re: metallic97gxe

Originally posted by avusblue92se
totally OT, but why does it look like your car is floating in your sig?
and BTW Metallic97GXE I think you made a type under your definition of rice.
-Cyrus
Old Apr 13, 2002 | 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by MaximaPower


do those metal master semi-metallic brake pads let out a lot of
brake dust??

oh and ur GTZ spoilers looks good on a galant but looks too small
on a max

floating I never looked at it like that
it it the way the sun was shining the shadow hides my wheels...

and the pads don't leave much dust at all....

I'm satisfied w/the spoiler
Old Apr 13, 2002 | 01:42 PM
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Oops I meant typo... much like this one:

In Webster's New Dictionary
The definition of rice is "white seeds of an eastern plant,used as food".
Not your car or the mods on it.
Old Apr 13, 2002 | 01:46 PM
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Originally posted by Vyrus
Oops I meant typo... much like this one:

thanks dude! it is fixed now my bad....

check sig.....

how is my spoiler too "small"
Old Apr 13, 2002 | 03:23 PM
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I cheaped out and bought Autozone rotors. I use them with aggressive aftermarket pads. No complaints with performance but they do rust really easy. Depending on my cash flow I might try slotted rotors next time for track use.
Old Apr 14, 2002 | 07:41 AM
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if the brakes are squeelin with no pressure applied,it's also possible u have a sticky piston so if this is the case, be ready to rebuild a caliper.
Old Apr 14, 2002 | 08:40 AM
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I too have a set of Brembos which are crossdrilled and slotted, and I love them. They look great and perform great. I'd highly recommend them, even though so many haters say they suck!!!!
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