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Date Posted: 14:53:38 08/28/02 Wed
Author: Janaelen
Subject: Re: Upgrading Brakes?
In reply to: rlw 's message, "Upgrading Brakes?" on 11:30:52 08/28/02 Wed

>Thought I'd upgrade my brakes and save some money
>(dealer asking $450 with turned rotors). Saw someone
>suggested slotted rotors with ceramic pads (but no
>source). Anyone have experience (and source!) for 3rd
>party pads and rotors that they'd choose again?
>
>How long of a job? Any tips, tricks, or troublespots?
>(it's my 1st brake job on a D)
>
>2nd gen D (98) and, yes, rotors appear warped (vibrate
>with high-speed braking).

I don't know about how good the price I paid was, but I purchased a pair of powerslot rotors and a pair of AXIS street pads form nopi.com. So far, I've had no problems whatsoever! I'm VERY hard on the brakes and I have 18" rims with Z rated tires, so that's even harder on the rotors/pads. No warpage at all!

Even from 130-0, they still haven't warped or even shown signs of brake fade. The only complaint I have is they squeak once in a while, but that's common with street/strip type race pads(At least all the ones I've had on my cars).

As far as time, I'd say 1hr if you're vaguely familiar with what you're doing, 2 hours if you've NEVER done repairs at all. All you have to do is remove the caliper from the bracket, then remove the bracket, and remove the rotor(4 screws total to be removed). If the rotor is stubborn, grab a 2x4" and a hammer and tap it off.

It may be difficult to visualize until you actually have the wheel off and you're looking at how the caliper attaches and how the bracket attaches, but after that, it's all down hill.

As far as tips, always lubricate guide pins, make sure whatever rotors you buy have been lightly buffed with fine grit sandpaper so that the pads will seat properly(my powerslot rotors already came ready to go), and be sure to use brake quiet on the back of the pads(the metal part) or caliper grease(I've heard of both working welll to dampen sound).

If I'm wrong about any of this, please correct me. I haven't done a brake job on a New D, but I've seen their brakes and I'm positive it's the same as any other.

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