2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 02:30 PM
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my rear rotos and pads are bad.



what kinda rotors should i get, how much are they, where can i get them, and are they easy to install?



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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 02:53 PM
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i would just go with factory replacements, there is no real point of upgrading rear brakes since they only do a small fraction of the braking,and plus the factory system is awesome, stops on a dime, ofcourse if u have the bigger brake option.
Old Sep 5, 2002 | 03:58 PM
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Autobarn.com seels rotors for $50-60 each. That's pretty cheap, and they do a good job. You can get cheap pads from Pep Boys for less than $20.
Old Sep 5, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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You need a impact screwdriver to get those ***** off by the way, just bring it to someone to do, they will probably charge you $40 or so labor.
Old Sep 5, 2002 | 05:33 PM
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As they say, factory rotors you don't drive hard enough for anything else I can only think of a few people who do.
Old Sep 5, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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I got the Powerslotted rotors only because they dont rust and they look cool behind the rim, besides I needed new ones anyhow so I figured why not. I would never take off perfectly good rotors for no reason. You sure your rotors cant be cut/turned bigtime? Is this your mechanical abilities that have determined you need new ones? Are they grinding to ****? If not you may be able to have them turned.
Old Sep 6, 2002 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob x-7' date='Sep 5 2002, 06:45 PM
I got the Powerslotted rotors only because they dont rust and they look cool behind the rim, besides I needed new ones anyhow so I figured why not. I would never take off perfectly good rotors for no reason. You sure your rotors cant be cut/turned bigtime? Is this your mechanical abilities that have determined you need new ones? Are they grinding to ****? If not you may be able to have them turned.
they are grinding like a mother ******
Old Sep 6, 2002 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by bigtime1148' date='Sep 6 2002, 11:02 AM
[quote name='Rob x-7' date='Sep 5 2002, 06:45 PM']I got the Powerslotted rotors only because they dont rust and they look cool behind the rim, besides I needed new ones anyhow so I figured why not. I would never take off perfectly good rotors for no reason. You sure your rotors cant be cut/turned bigtime? Is this your mechanical abilities that have determined you need new ones? Are they grinding to ****? If not you may be able to have them turned.
they are grinding like a mother ******[/quote]

I'd go ahead and take care of that! If you don't do a lot of your own work, brakes would be a good way to get your feet wet. It's pretty straightforward stuff.
Old Sep 6, 2002 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1988RedT2' date='Sep 6 2002, 09:48 AM
[quote name='bigtime1148' date='Sep 6 2002, 11:02 AM'][quote name='Rob x-7' date='Sep 5 2002, 06:45 PM']I got the Powerslotted rotors only because they dont rust and they look cool behind the rim, besides I needed new ones anyhow so I figured why not. I would never take off perfectly good rotors for no reason. You sure your rotors cant be cut/turned bigtime? Is this your mechanical abilities that have determined you need new ones? Are they grinding to ****? If not you may be able to have them turned.
they are grinding like a mother ******[/quote]

I'd go ahead and take care of that! If you don't do a lot of your own work, brakes would be a good way to get your feet wet. It's pretty straightforward stuff.[/quote]

As long as he can get those rotors off, lol.....they are probably original
Old Sep 6, 2002 | 08:40 PM
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HAHAHHAHAHAH



OHHH yeah let me tell you about those three pullers we shattered......

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