Installing new rotors-questions
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Installing new rotors-questions
I just got my Baer Eradispeed rotors (2pc fronts & +2 rears).
I will be replacing the stock lines with braided lines and I want to upgrade from stock pads.
Lines: Russell vs. Goodridge?
Pads: Carbon Metallic vs. Hawk? (street versions) I want less dust
but not at the expensive of discoloring the rotors. Should I
keep the OE pads on to break in the rotors?
Do I need a brake bleeder kit, I've seen these advertised? Should I stick with OE brake fluid or switch to something else?
Also I will be painting my calipers with the Folia Tek kit. I understand from previous threads that it takes 2 coats. How long between coats and how long before I can re-install.
Thanks,
Tim
I will be replacing the stock lines with braided lines and I want to upgrade from stock pads.
Lines: Russell vs. Goodridge?
Pads: Carbon Metallic vs. Hawk? (street versions) I want less dust
but not at the expensive of discoloring the rotors. Should I
keep the OE pads on to break in the rotors?
Do I need a brake bleeder kit, I've seen these advertised? Should I stick with OE brake fluid or switch to something else?
Also I will be painting my calipers with the Folia Tek kit. I understand from previous threads that it takes 2 coats. How long between coats and how long before I can re-install.
Thanks,
Tim
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by Target Chaser
Lines: Russell vs. Goodridge?
Pads: Carbon Metallic vs. Hawk? (street versions) I want less dust but not at the expensive of discoloring the rotors. Should I keep the OE pads on to break in the rotors?
Do I need a brake bleeder kit, I've seen these advertised? Should I stick with OE brake fluid or switch to something else?
Also I will be painting my calipers with the Folia Tek kit. I understand from previous threads that it takes 2 coats. How long between coats and how long before I can re-install.
Last edited by BW1; Feb 11, 2005 at 12:15 PM. Reason: Forgot to answer question about fluid
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I installed Goodridge lines on mine when I installed my Baers. I've had no problems with the TPM's or anything else for that matter. I think that some of the problems people may have experienced in the past may have been affected by their particular choice of tire and/or wheels.
I got my Goodridge lines through Xtreme Motorsports at a good price but others carry them too (L.A.P.D. I believe)
BW1's recommendation on pads seems to make sense to me too, but then again I'm not as concerned with the dusting issues as a lot of people.
As far as bleeding, I would definitely recommend getting a set of speed bleeders. They're not expensive and you can bleed the whole system by yourself if you want to. Just install them in place of your factory bleed screws and follow the directions. They really do work well!
HTH,
Robert
I got my Goodridge lines through Xtreme Motorsports at a good price but others carry them too (L.A.P.D. I believe)
BW1's recommendation on pads seems to make sense to me too, but then again I'm not as concerned with the dusting issues as a lot of people.
As far as bleeding, I would definitely recommend getting a set of speed bleeders. They're not expensive and you can bleed the whole system by yourself if you want to. Just install them in place of your factory bleed screws and follow the directions. They really do work well!
HTH,
Robert
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From: Arlington Texas
Originally Posted by Target Chaser
I just got my Baer Eradispeed rotors (2pc fronts & +2 rears).
I will be replacing the stock lines with braided lines and I want to upgrade from stock pads.
Lines: Russell vs. Goodridge?
I will be replacing the stock lines with braided lines and I want to upgrade from stock pads.
Lines: Russell vs. Goodridge?
Originally Posted by Target Chaser
Pads: Carbon Metallic vs. Hawk? (street versions) I want less dust
but not at the expensive of discoloring the rotors. Should I
keep the OE pads on to break in the rotors?
but not at the expensive of discoloring the rotors. Should I
keep the OE pads on to break in the rotors?
Originally Posted by Target Chaser
Do I need a brake bleeder kit, I've seen these advertised? Should I stick with OE brake fluid or switch to something else?
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I have had the Goodridge lines installed for over 20k miles with no problems. IMO the HAWK HP+ pads dust less than the HPS pads, but either way there will be considerable dusting with either of the HAWKs.
If you want minimum dusting go with the GM ceramic pads, Fred Beans has a good price for them.
FYI - be prepared for a ton of dusting during the first 200 miles or so until the zinc coating is worn of the rotors. Also, you may see an uneven contact patch between the pads and rotor (the entire pad area may not be in contact with the rotor) for the first 2-3 hundred miles. This is normal and the pads will eventually wear in. During this wear in period you may feel some "wobble", especially at the front. This is also normal.
Good luck.
If you want minimum dusting go with the GM ceramic pads, Fred Beans has a good price for them.
FYI - be prepared for a ton of dusting during the first 200 miles or so until the zinc coating is worn of the rotors. Also, you may see an uneven contact patch between the pads and rotor (the entire pad area may not be in contact with the rotor) for the first 2-3 hundred miles. This is normal and the pads will eventually wear in. During this wear in period you may feel some "wobble", especially at the front. This is also normal.
Good luck.
