Replacing rotors.
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Instructor
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From: Carson Ca
Replacing rotors.
I have a 2012 Base Coupe with J55 Brakes and 25,000 miles (includes 3 days HPDE) and the dealer said I need new rear rotors last year.
Is it better to purchase Rotors from the mechanic/installer or separately?
The dealer is asking too much and I would like to try an independant local shop.
Is it better to purchase Rotors from the mechanic/installer or separately?
The dealer is asking too much and I would like to try an independant local shop.
Le Mans Master
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From: Charlotte NC
St. Jude Donor '14-'15
If you can spend 3 days at HPDE I would suggest that you learn to do it yourself. You will save a Ton of $$$$$ and it will be fulfilling at the same time. Lots of information here on how to do it. Easy Peasy. 
Safety Car
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From: Opelika Alabama
and then just buy base take offs or cheap rotors for your racing
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The labor is just a bit more than changing a wheel. If you have zero tools now, you can buy all you need for most projects for about $200. The floor jack is the biggest single expense.
The best part is saying goodbye to paying others for these simple tasks.
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Instructor
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From: Carson Ca
My excuse's could go on all day, I live in a condo, no working on cars in the common area. I do get the idea it's not that hard. Maybe I should just trust my local mechanic?
Last edited by Carsonvette; Aug 30, 2015 at 07:10 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Tracy CA
If you dont have any buddies that you could work on your car at their place it seems like the mechanic is your only option. I dont know how feasible it would be for you to change them at the track event. Thankfully these brakes are super easy to change. 4 bolts per assembly and its all off.
Safety Car
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From: va
If you go to a local mechanic they should be able to do it easily.
But remember youll likely save some decent cash if you at least source the parts yourself...
NAPA C5 rotors are cheap and work for the c6 base Jl9 brakes
For the the j55 or z51 rotors, the cheapest vendor Ive found is KNS brakes
But remember youll likely save some decent cash if you at least source the parts yourself...
NAPA C5 rotors are cheap and work for the c6 base Jl9 brakes
For the the j55 or z51 rotors, the cheapest vendor Ive found is KNS brakes
Drifting
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From: Atlanta Georgia
Once you do it a few times, it will be second nature.
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Carson Ca
If you go to a local mechanic they should be able to do it easily.
But remember youll likely save some decent cash if you at least source the parts yourself...
NAPA C5 rotors are cheap and work for the c6 base Jl9 brakes
For the the j55 or z51 rotors, the cheapest vendor Ive found is KNS brakes
But remember youll likely save some decent cash if you at least source the parts yourself...
NAPA C5 rotors are cheap and work for the c6 base Jl9 brakes
For the the j55 or z51 rotors, the cheapest vendor Ive found is KNS brakes