Some new parts installed today...
03-20-2017, 04:10 PM
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Some new parts installed today...
I was finally able to get to the shop and help my cousin install my new pads/rotors/caliper covers today.
No more pulsation from my old rotors. These feel great.
Also did a diff fluid change and added a nice looking exhaust plate watchamacallit.
Unfortunately the roads were a little grimey today so things look a little dirty right now. But she's going to clean up nice!
No more pulsation from my old rotors. These feel great.
Also did a diff fluid change and added a nice looking exhaust plate watchamacallit.
Unfortunately the roads were a little grimey today so things look a little dirty right now. But she's going to clean up nice!
Last edited by Alien c4; 03-23-2017 at 12:44 PM.
03-20-2017, 04:24 PM
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Sorry not a fan of those caliper covers. Ricer guys use those things. Painting or powder coating the stock brakes is the way to go if you not ready for a BBK. The rotors look nice though
Last edited by SuperTom; 03-20-2017 at 04:24 PM.
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03-20-2017, 04:53 PM
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While I prefer painted/powder coated calipers, those covers do set off the wheel area. And the rotors do look good.
03-21-2017, 03:58 PM
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I was finally able to get to the shop and help my cousin install my new pads/rotors/caliper covers today.
No more pulsation from my old rotors. These feel great.
Also did a diff fluid change and added a nice looking exhaust plate watchamacallit.
Unfortunately the roads were a little grimey today so things look a little dirty right now. But she's going to clean up nice!
No more pulsation from my old rotors. These feel great.
Also did a diff fluid change and added a nice looking exhaust plate watchamacallit.
Unfortunately the roads were a little grimey today so things look a little dirty right now. But she's going to clean up nice!
What brand/model exhaust and rotors? Thanks.
03-21-2017, 04:12 PM
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The exhaust is stock. I just added the corvette plate between the outlets.
The brakes are Power Stop drilled/slotted complete brake kit K1560 with semi ceramic/carbon low dust pads. They feel great.
The brakes are Power Stop drilled/slotted complete brake kit K1560 with semi ceramic/carbon low dust pads. They feel great.
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03-22-2017, 07:38 AM
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I'm like the rest, not fan of covers, rest look good!
03-22-2017, 10:04 AM
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To each their own 
I've recently done pads/rotors and calipers too. The covers didn't appeal to me, which is why I went the route of repainting.
Our rotors look similar. I wasn't a fan of all the "shiny" so I ended up painting the hats too. Plus, I didn't want to be faced with the "rusted" look after a few months/years. Did you do the rears too?
I've recently done pads/rotors and calipers too. The covers didn't appeal to me, which is why I went the route of repainting.
Our rotors look similar. I wasn't a fan of all the "shiny" so I ended up painting the hats too. Plus, I didn't want to be faced with the "rusted" look after a few months/years. Did you do the rears too?
03-22-2017, 12:47 PM
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To each their own
I've recently done pads/rotors and calipers too. The covers didn't appeal to me, which is why I went the route of repainting.
Our rotors look similar. I wasn't a fan of all the "shiny" so I ended up painting the hats too. Plus, I didn't want to be faced with the "rusted" look after a few months/years. Did you do the rears too?
I've recently done pads/rotors and calipers too. The covers didn't appeal to me, which is why I went the route of repainting.
Our rotors look similar. I wasn't a fan of all the "shiny" so I ended up painting the hats too. Plus, I didn't want to be faced with the "rusted" look after a few months/years. Did you do the rears too?
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03-22-2017, 03:35 PM
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My caliper covers ended up breaking and ruining the inside of my rims. I took the rest of them off on the side of the road right when the two front broke. I was not a happy driver.
03-22-2017, 04:35 PM
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03-22-2017, 04:41 PM
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I had those exactly. two clip like holders with a nut to hold it
(if I remember correctly). And honestly, I couldn't tell you how they broke. my guess is when I braked the clip slipped out and got caught in between the rim spoke and the caliper. I was on the high way going about 65 mph. I would just paint mine, but I am getting bigger calipers for drag racing, so no point in painting for me.
(if I remember correctly). And honestly, I couldn't tell you how they broke. my guess is when I braked the clip slipped out and got caught in between the rim spoke and the caliper. I was on the high way going about 65 mph. I would just paint mine, but I am getting bigger calipers for drag racing, so no point in painting for me.