Looking for Brake Pad recomendations
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Bellmore NY
OK so I installed the Raybestos Quiet Stops and I like them.
My only question now is how you guys deal with the restricted space of the wheel wells? I found breaking loose those 19mm molts with loc-tite nearly impossible. There was just no space to swing a breaker bar. On the front I could at least turn the wheels out to get more working space but the rear was a nightmare. Same goes for the torque wrench to finish the job.
By the way I was using the new Sears "Lift and Secure" jack. I must say I think it is a great idea. It is a little too tall so I drove the car onto 2 pads made up of 3 pieces each of 3/4" scrap plywood about 12" square. Then there was plenty of clearance for the jacks. I like it because I just put it under the lift points, lift the car then leave the jack stand portion behind. It comes with 2 jack stand attachments. I bought it because I needed to remove my steering column to replace the position sensor a few weeks ago and I got frustrated lifting it with my old jack and trying to figure out where to place the jack stands.
Any way thanks for the suggestions.
Mike
My only question now is how you guys deal with the restricted space of the wheel wells? I found breaking loose those 19mm molts with loc-tite nearly impossible. There was just no space to swing a breaker bar. On the front I could at least turn the wheels out to get more working space but the rear was a nightmare. Same goes for the torque wrench to finish the job.
By the way I was using the new Sears "Lift and Secure" jack. I must say I think it is a great idea. It is a little too tall so I drove the car onto 2 pads made up of 3 pieces each of 3/4" scrap plywood about 12" square. Then there was plenty of clearance for the jacks. I like it because I just put it under the lift points, lift the car then leave the jack stand portion behind. It comes with 2 jack stand attachments. I bought it because I needed to remove my steering column to replace the position sensor a few weeks ago and I got frustrated lifting it with my old jack and trying to figure out where to place the jack stands.
Any way thanks for the suggestions.
Mike
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: SoCal CA
Performance Brake Systems z-rated pads for me. Theyre carbon metallic and bonded. Their pads are actually patented. Z-rated front pads can be over $200 but kragen and autozone have them for $108-150 2yr to lifetime warranty.
