Need suggestions for 3.0 rear brake replacements...
07-11-2006, 12:58 PM
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Need suggestions for 3.0 rear brake replacements...
Well I found out that my rear brake pads and rotors need to be replaced. I have been quoted between $300-400 to replace. But, since I am broke I am going to do this myself. So I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of good pads/rotors I could order online. It turns out my neighbor owns a car performance business and offered to let me use his lift (in his garage) as well as to show me how to install the pads/rotors. So hopefully I will save quite a bit of money and I will learn how to do this if I need to later down the line. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
07-11-2006, 01:15 PM
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From what I have read on this forum once I am in your shoes I plan on going with
Hawk HPS or Mintex Red pads and Zimmerman rotors from ECS for my rear brakes.
07-11-2006, 02:12 PM
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I used Hawk HPS on all 4 corners
The back brakes were a bit of a pain, but doable..
I forgot that the rear caliper piston is threaded and also requires to be compresses as you turn it. I bought the generic tool and just used that and a "C" clamp.
I forgot that the rear caliper piston is threaded and also requires to be compresses as you turn it. I bought the generic tool and just used that and a "C" clamp.
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