Brakes -- pads and rotors!
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Brakes -- pads and rotors!
Hi guys,
My dad's Acura is up for new pads, and i'm debating whether i should put new rotors or resurface his old ones....
Need recomendations for what pads are good (and not too expensive) for an 02 TL-S thats about 50/50 city/highway driving... so probably low dust and noise pads...
also inexpensive rotor suggestions welcome. I like slotted/drilled rotors but I don't know if they work well with a TL-S. If anyone knows a good online store to buy these from, that'd be appreciated too.
Thanks!
My dad's Acura is up for new pads, and i'm debating whether i should put new rotors or resurface his old ones....
Need recomendations for what pads are good (and not too expensive) for an 02 TL-S thats about 50/50 city/highway driving... so probably low dust and noise pads...
also inexpensive rotor suggestions welcome. I like slotted/drilled rotors but I don't know if they work well with a TL-S. If anyone knows a good online store to buy these from, that'd be appreciated too.
Thanks!
#4
napa or kragen rotors and pads are fine for dads driving
sure the badazz ones look cool- but for the majority of users they never actually use them to their fullest potential~
for brake dust- which is a normal thing of pad wearing during use:
Wash and wax the rims on both sides-3 coats of wax, synthetic car wax last longer and dust is way less plus your rims look awesome on the outside spokes
sure the badazz ones look cool- but for the majority of users they never actually use them to their fullest potential~
for brake dust- which is a normal thing of pad wearing during use:
Wash and wax the rims on both sides-3 coats of wax, synthetic car wax last longer and dust is way less plus your rims look awesome on the outside spokes
#5
be sure to flush the brake fluid before you do the rest of the job- prevents washing the crud around and damaging an oring to the caliper
place a small piece of 2x4 under the brake pedal if helper is not experienced - prevents pedal travel from going past allowed- normal travel area- another oring issue
paint the calipers black and the rotor centers and edges for a nice look
place a small piece of 2x4 under the brake pedal if helper is not experienced - prevents pedal travel from going past allowed- normal travel area- another oring issue
paint the calipers black and the rotor centers and edges for a nice look
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Thanks for all the help guys!
I'm looking at the Raybestos Advanced Technology pads and matching rotors.....Are these good or is it overkill for a car that doesn't get ridden terribly hard?
Should I be looking at service grade or professional grade instead? What are the differences?
I'm looking at the Raybestos Advanced Technology pads and matching rotors.....Are these good or is it overkill for a car that doesn't get ridden terribly hard?
Should I be looking at service grade or professional grade instead? What are the differences?
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Great ordered raybestos advanced technology front and rear pads and rotors...
Anyone have a guide for how to install them on this car? Pix are great too.
Anyone have a guide for how to install them on this car? Pix are great too.
#9
go to the DIY section and everything is there
wanna be cool- paint the calipers and brackets-rotor center and edges black
10 bucks!
make sure to get caliper grease and can of brake cleaner- the rotors will have a coating on them you have to wash off
Definetly have an impact screwdriver to get the rotor retaining screws out
its a really easy brake job- 5 wheel lugs, 2 PITA caliper screws- 2 caliper bolts- 2 bracket bolts- remove and install new parts, 2,2,5 done
wanna be cool- paint the calipers and brackets-rotor center and edges black
10 bucks!
make sure to get caliper grease and can of brake cleaner- the rotors will have a coating on them you have to wash off
Definetly have an impact screwdriver to get the rotor retaining screws out
its a really easy brake job- 5 wheel lugs, 2 PITA caliper screws- 2 caliper bolts- 2 bracket bolts- remove and install new parts, 2,2,5 done
#10
flush brake fluid before doing anything else to the brakes- trust me
on rear rotors- the park brake is a mini set of drum brakes inside the rotor hub
park brake must be off to remove rotor!
also adjust park brake to new rotors via star wheel- old school
wheel wont turn easily then back off 6 clicks of park brake adjuster
later years have different adjuster, mines 01
on rear rotors- the park brake is a mini set of drum brakes inside the rotor hub
park brake must be off to remove rotor!
also adjust park brake to new rotors via star wheel- old school
wheel wont turn easily then back off 6 clicks of park brake adjuster
later years have different adjuster, mines 01
#11
I just bought DBA slotted rotors and hawk ceramic pads got them all for 260 shipped i think. Stops great and no more wobbling steering wheel just getting rid of that was worth the brake upgrade itself.
#12
make sure to follow the makers plan on bedding in the pads and rotors
It will stop better and more pad life when done correctly
Usually involves a few hundred miles of normal driving with medium braking
Then you do a bedding session or 2
careful until the parts are mated to each other- braking will take longer until then
It will stop better and more pad life when done correctly
Usually involves a few hundred miles of normal driving with medium braking
Then you do a bedding session or 2
careful until the parts are mated to each other- braking will take longer until then
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