Brake Pad and Rotor Thread
02-03-17, 11:38 AM
#46
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However, I do still happen to have a full head of hair, at 45!
The other day, I stomped the brakes (momentarily) hard enough to have the belt pre-tensioners activate, as well as the brake over-brake system activate. I forget what the system is called, but if you push the brakes quickly enough, and far enough, this system adds additional power to the brakes. I was impressed with the quickness of this system. I felt like I was getting a big ole bear hug from the seat belt. No side affects.
Jason
02-03-17, 02:28 PM
#47
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02-03-17, 03:26 PM
#48
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Same as you, centric premium rotors and posi quiet pads, ordered from Rock Auto!
02-03-17, 04:39 PM
#49
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02-03-17, 05:31 PM
#50
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No, not me lol. My mechanic is going to do it next week when I put it in for the 30k.
02-03-17, 07:58 PM
#51
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02-04-17, 01:40 PM
#52
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Came in the mail today, so I should be able to have it all done on Monday.
My rotors are a different configuration than yours, so clearly a change in the brakes was made between generations of the 460. Mine also has brake cooling channels that come through the fender liner also that I know weren't there in the older cars. Will post a picture (they're heavy!)
So clearly they have tried to design around keeping the brakes cooler understanding theres an issue, since my brakes were horribly warped at 20k miles I would say they failed LOL
My rotors are a different configuration than yours, so clearly a change in the brakes was made between generations of the 460. Mine also has brake cooling channels that come through the fender liner also that I know weren't there in the older cars. Will post a picture (they're heavy!)
So clearly they have tried to design around keeping the brakes cooler understanding theres an issue, since my brakes were horribly warped at 20k miles I would say they failed LOL
02-04-17, 02:26 PM
#53
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Came in the mail today, so I should be able to have it all done on Monday.
My rotors are a different configuration than yours, so clearly a change in the brakes was made between generations of the 460. Mine also has brake cooling channels that come through the fender liner also that I know weren't there in the older cars. Will post a picture (they're heavy!)
So clearly they have tried to design around keeping the brakes cooler understanding theres an issue, since my brakes were horribly warped at 20k miles I would say they failed LOL
My rotors are a different configuration than yours, so clearly a change in the brakes was made between generations of the 460. Mine also has brake cooling channels that come through the fender liner also that I know weren't there in the older cars. Will post a picture (they're heavy!)
So clearly they have tried to design around keeping the brakes cooler understanding theres an issue, since my brakes were horribly warped at 20k miles I would say they failed LOL
02-04-17, 02:54 PM
#54
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Yeah I noticed it when I was considering installing my new headlight bulbs myself, there are ducts that flow through from the bumper.
02-06-17, 06:39 PM
#55
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Picked the LS up today from the 30k service and the brake replacement. Wow what a difference! Its incredible, even my mechanic was surprised what an impact they made.
We'll see how it goes as time goes by, but I'm a happy camper. As happy a camper as a guy who just dropped $1,000 on a car thats not even 2 years old can be LOL. (30k service, brakes, installing my new HL bulbs)
We'll see how it goes as time goes by, but I'm a happy camper. As happy a camper as a guy who just dropped $1,000 on a car thats not even 2 years old can be LOL. (30k service, brakes, installing my new HL bulbs)
02-06-17, 06:41 PM
#56
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Steve
Ya gotta love the LS
Dennis
Ya gotta love the LS
Dennis
02-06-17, 06:43 PM
#57
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Yep, I rented a Ford Expedition (all they had) for the day while it was in. Getting back in the LS was wonderful lol
02-06-17, 08:42 PM
#59
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Glad you like "em. I do too, so buttery smooth when braking. An amazing difference. If they continue to perform this well, I will continue to use Centric on other cars.
02-07-17, 05:19 AM
#60
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Originally Posted by roadfrog
Glad you like "em. I do too, so buttery smooth when braking. An amazing difference. If they continue to perform this well, I will continue to use Centric on other cars.
The rotors changed in 2013.