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#31
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Question for related brake work, my front brake is worn out to about 20% left. The front brake is shaking a little bit when I apply the brake at the red light. I've just ordered the stoptech sport pads to replace by this weekend. Do I have to resurface or rotor the brake disc or is it ok to just replace the brake pads? I hope the shaking problem will go away for new pads.
Lou
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#32
Before you do any resurfacing, you need to measure the rotor's thickness. If it's too worn, and my guess it is, you need new rotors. Resurfacing rotors is rarely necessary unless they are grooved or have developed high spots. Sounds like you may have developed a high spot or two. In any case measure rotor thickness before doing any cutting. Rotor's are not really an expensive item, and in almost all cases where there is some doubt, replace.
Lou
Lou
I posted a link to rotors I always get, just get them and don't bother with resurfacing, as it'll cost 1/2 of new rotors and they may already be worn out to the point that cracks around the cross-drills may be connecting or edging the rotors.
#33
Pole Position
Thanks guys, I've been using Raybestos rotors paired with HC+800 for Street/Track days and they've been lasting me about 6 Track days before I gotta toss them.
Dont know if I can trust Brakenetics since I've never heard of them before (Even tho you've been using them)
I'll see how the Brembo branded ones hold up next time.
Dont know if I can trust Brakenetics since I've never heard of them before (Even tho you've been using them)
I'll see how the Brembo branded ones hold up next time.
I would also recommend having a dedicated set of rotors/pads for track and one for street. It's more initial cost but in the long run it saves money, since you don't wear out the expensive track set as fast and your milder pad street setup also lasts longer.
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Question for related brake work, my front brake is worn out to about 20% left. The front brake is shaking a little bit when I apply the brake at the red light. I've just ordered the stoptech sport pads to replace by this weekend. Do I have to resurface or rotor the brake disc or is it ok to just replace the brake pads? I hope the shaking problem will go away for new pads.
-Matt M.
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