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Old 02-05-2009, 04:20 PM
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My rotors have started to warp. I want to replace them with drilled and vented rotors. Will I also have to replace the calipers and pads to use the new rotors or can I use the oem calipers with the new rotors?

I do not race on a track and have never had a problem stopping.
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Old 02-05-2009, 04:27 PM
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Re: brakes

If you're not on the track get some nice blanks... At the very most slotted. Drilled rotors always crack.

ALWAYS use new pads on new rotors.

When doing a brake replacement/install it is always a good idea to inspect everything. Boots on calipers etc. Replace what is necessary.
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Old 02-05-2009, 05:46 PM
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Re: brakes

1. Contact svxfiles.

2. Buy brake kit. (slotted/dimple drilled rotors, ceramic pads, SS flex lines)

3. Install kit.

4. Be happy.

5. Use money saved over OEM parts to buy beer.
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Old 02-05-2009, 07:17 PM
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Re: brakes

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1. Contact svxfiles.

2. Buy brake kit. (slotted/dimple drilled rotors, ceramic pads, SS flex lines)

3. Install kit.

4. Be happy.

5. Use money saved over OEM parts to buy beer.
+1! ...Minus the beer... Get Chinese or something.

Seriously though OT's brake set is AMAZING!
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Old 02-05-2009, 07:34 PM
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Re: brakes

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1. Contact svxfiles.

2. Buy brake kit. (slotted/dimple drilled rotors, ceramic pads, SS flex lines)

3. Install kit.

4. Be happy.

5. Use money saved over OEM parts to buy hard liquor to sneak into Freeman's drink.
Fixed your post.
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Fixed your post.
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Re: brakes

Thanks for all the ideas. Now I know what to do. I will go with the slotted/dimple rotors, with new ceramic pads.

Since I am not a beer drinker, I will have a nice bottle of wine.
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Re: brakes

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1. Contact svxfiles.

2. Buy brake kit. (slotted/dimple drilled rotors, ceramic pads, SS flex lines)

3. Install kit.

4. Be happy.

5. Use money saved over OEM parts to buy hard liquor to sneak into Freeman's juice box.
Fixed it again.
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Fixed it again.
"5. Use money saved over OEM parts to buy hard liquor to sneak into Freeman's juice box."








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Re: brakes

I'm sure I can tell the difference between hard liquor and Hi-C.... Damn it.. lol
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1. Contact svxfiles.

2. Buy brake kit. (slotted/dimple drilled rotors, ceramic pads, SS flex lines)

3. Install kit.

4. Be happy.

5. Use money saved over OEM parts to buy hard liquor to sneak into Freeman's juice box.
Fixed it again. Green1995SVX;586176
Fixed it again.
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