With the wonderfully warm weather we've had this week, I decided to go ahead and install my new Eradispeed rotors yesterday. Since there have been a few questions lately about this type of job and the rotors, I thought someone might enjoy these pictures.

Here's my old warped left front rotor at 30,000 miles. It doesn't *look* like junk does it?


My finger is pointing to one of the caliper bracket bolts. This is by far the hardest part of the job. These things are put on with loctite at 125 ft lbs of torque. You gotta have a 21 MM 6 point socket and a breaker bar to even think about taking these things out! There are 2 on every rotor.


Old rotor removed from the left front.


Here's a new Eradispeed on the hub.


The OEM brake pads were in excellent shape for 30,000 miles, but I went ahead and put new pads in with the new rotors. I used OEM pads.


Left front all done!



Here's a pic comparing the old and new rear rotors.


Now would be a good time to adjust the parking brake shoes but mine seemed ok so I left them alone.


Left rear Eradispeed installed and ready for the caliper.


Here's the left rear all done!



I'm extremely pleased with this setup. The car now drives like it should. No more shuddering to a stop and pulsating brake pedal. I hope the Baer Eradispeeds last longer than the OEM rotors! As far as braking power with the new setup, I really can't say since I'm being "easy" on the new brakes for a while. They do feel GOOD so far!

Tom





[Modified by TCW, 6:12 PM 2/22/2002]

 

They look fantastic!

Thanks for the pictorial, Tom. Great job!

Now, STOP! :jester

Ed


[Modified by Patches, 1:46 PM 2/22/2002]

 

:cool: Enjoy the new look/performance. :smash:

 

That looks great. And the pictures are super helpful too! :cheers:

 

:cheers: They look Great! I'm suprised you didn't paint the calipers while you had them off. :chevy

 

Where did you decide to buy them from and do you think you paid a fair price for them? They look FANTASTIC!!! :flag

 

And with the right pads, maybe some SS Lines they'll stop you faster than Super Glue on the bottom of your Sneakers :lol: :lol:
Enjoy 'em...I do mine :D
Nice pictoral presentation too!

 

They sure look pretty!
Tim

 

those look GREAT!!!!

I need to get off my **** and oder stainless steel brake lines and a used set of brakes for powder coating, then I can throw mine on :D

 

Now I just can't wait for mine to get here :smash:

Jerry

 

WOW those look awesome! I know your pains--we just went through that with my car, only I used vettebrakes sport upgrade (not drilled). congrats!

 

:cool: :cool: :cheers: :cheers:

 

I have a new set for sale! $675 + Shipping!

 

Thanks! I'm really really sorry that I didn't paint them while they were off. My only excuse is that I didn't have the paint yesterday and I HAD to get the car put back together in one day because its my daily driver. It has been many years since I've done a brake job so I wasn't real sure how long it would take me to do this.

Tom


Tom

 

Thanks! I gotta say that I love the way they look and drive also.

I bought the rotors from Nate at Xtreme MotorSports. From what I've seen I saved about $100 plus shipping by purchasing from Xtreme. I bought them right after Christmas when Xtreme oftered a special group price to forum members.

I bought a new set of OEM brake pads all way around from Bob Wendorff at Fichtner Chevrolet at about wholesale plus shipping. MUCH cheaper than my local Chev dealer.

Yeah, I think I did ok on price. Plus these people are Forum venders and were VERY VERY nice to trade with.

Tom

 

Tech tips ! Great job ! :seeya

 

i did the same mod i love the way they look i also had the calipers coated black i will send you a pic if you post it. I had the work done at flp in chicagoland love those guys. good luck and cheers :yesnod:

 

Nice job :yesnod: They really look great

 

:cool: