worth changin rotors?
04-12-2009, 01:21 AM
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worth changin rotors?
so im getting the braked done on my 89.
i have a set of ceramic pads but want to change the rotors.
i can either get some "premium" grade (also known as not bottom of the barrel crap) rotors from work (pep boys) at a discount
or order these from LMR:
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS
or should i focus on the calipers first?
im looking to stay 4-lug btw
i have a set of ceramic pads but want to change the rotors.
i can either get some "premium" grade (also known as not bottom of the barrel crap) rotors from work (pep boys) at a discount
or order these from LMR:
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS
or should i focus on the calipers first?
im looking to stay 4-lug btw
04-12-2009, 01:51 AM
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http://mjbobbitt.home.comcast.net/~m...tang/4lug.html
Read thru that for some helpful info.
Those are better than your pep boys thats for sure. What you should also look into are a set of steel braided hoses. If you didn't already have pads I would recommend getting maximum motorsports brake upgrade package. Hawks pads and shoes, stainless steel sliders and braided lines.
MM package
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS
Def get these if you don't buy the MM package.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS
Read thru that for some helpful info.
Those are better than your pep boys thats for sure. What you should also look into are a set of steel braided hoses. If you didn't already have pads I would recommend getting maximum motorsports brake upgrade package. Hawks pads and shoes, stainless steel sliders and braided lines.
MM package
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS
Def get these if you don't buy the MM package.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS
04-12-2009, 01:02 PM
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if it's just a daily driver and not used for race purposes, no reason to spend tons upgrading to cross drilled and slotted rotors IMO
04-12-2009, 01:10 PM
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Ive been wondering about these for a while
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Seeing as how theyre not that much more than some OEs from Autozone
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Seeing as how theyre not that much more than some OEs from Autozone
04-12-2009, 01:39 PM
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the picture indicates a slip off rotor, is that are what's on the front of your sn-95??
04-12-2009, 01:44 PM
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04-12-2009, 01:56 PM
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add a set of EBC pads then, I did such to a car and it improved stopping capability to a degree
04-12-2009, 05:49 PM
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i slid through an intersection,cause my stock brakes were failing,and ended up locking them up,cause they got hot quick and stuck!
my kids were with me,and i told myself right there better upgraded brakes will be #1 priority!
there is not enough money out there to cut corners on brakes and safety to jeapordize my family or someone else's for that matter
04-12-2009, 05:57 PM
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never had an issue with my stock brakes all I have is ebc reds and matching blind drilled slotted rotors and it stops on a dime with no fade even from 126 mph+ et runs.
04-12-2009, 06:49 PM
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look what i quoted you on then what you just said...you can't compare what you said as a reference to an example,because it's a fact that if you had stock brakes you would be butt puckering after the traps...
a 4 lug lincoln rotor would be better than the paper plates found on an old fox..
what's the price you can afford simpsonfan13? $500...would get you alot of hindsight
a 4 lug lincoln rotor would be better than the paper plates found on an old fox..
what's the price you can afford simpsonfan13? $500...would get you alot of hindsight