Brake Caliper/Rotor/Pad replacement questions
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Brake Caliper/Rotor/Pad replacement questions
I am currently replacing the original OEM brake parts.
I do not intend to auto-x or race.. Its driven about 6-9 months out of the year and logs about 4000 miles tops per year in day/night VFR (good weather)
The driving I do is aggressive driving on country roads so I do want something better than OEM stock without having to upgrade the whole system.
Questions-
1)Which brand/type of OEM replacements do you recommend for front/rear disc brakes?
2) Do brake rotors normally include wheel bearings when purchased new?
Thanks
I do not intend to auto-x or race.. Its driven about 6-9 months out of the year and logs about 4000 miles tops per year in day/night VFR (good weather)
The driving I do is aggressive driving on country roads so I do want something better than OEM stock without having to upgrade the whole system.
Questions-
1)Which brand/type of OEM replacements do you recommend for front/rear disc brakes?
2) Do brake rotors normally include wheel bearings when purchased new?
Thanks
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Car: 1984 Trans Am Recaro Edition
Engine: 355 L98 Vortec 226/234 custom cam
Transmission: TKO-600
Axle/Gears: On borrowed time...
Re: Brake Caliper/Rotor/Pad replacement questions
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Re: Brake Caliper/Rotor/Pad replacement questions
try some metallic pads. i believe OEM is semi-metalic.
i think wheel bearings come seperate.
i think wheel bearings come seperate.
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Re: Brake Caliper/Rotor/Pad replacement questions
I am currently replacing the original OEM brake parts.
I do not intend to auto-x or race.. Its driven about 6-9 months out of the year and logs about 4000 miles tops per year in day/night VFR (good weather)
The driving I do is aggressive driving on country roads so I do want something better than OEM stock without having to upgrade the whole system.
Questions-
1)Which brand/type of OEM replacements do you recommend for front/rear disc brakes?
2) Do brake rotors normally include wheel bearings when purchased new?
Thanks
I do not intend to auto-x or race.. Its driven about 6-9 months out of the year and logs about 4000 miles tops per year in day/night VFR (good weather)
The driving I do is aggressive driving on country roads so I do want something better than OEM stock without having to upgrade the whole system.
Questions-
1)Which brand/type of OEM replacements do you recommend for front/rear disc brakes?
2) Do brake rotors normally include wheel bearings when purchased new?
Thanks
brake ducting
high temp fluid
high temp pads
Don't bother replacing the rotors unless there is something wrong with them.
New rotor do not come with bearings.
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