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Old 02-24-2003, 07:43 AM
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Can i take my TT to any shop (pepboys etc) to install these 4 rotors? Or do I have to take it to a performance tunning shop for install?
(I cant install it my self due to time constraints)

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Old 02-24-2003, 07:46 AM
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Default check jeff bipes website...i think he has an install..click his sig

another question...how long did it take u to install the DG shortshifter?
Old 02-24-2003, 07:49 AM
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It's a relatively easy task to switch out rotors. Try it yourself!!!
Old 02-24-2003, 07:52 AM
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Default Anyone can do it. Simple except for the rear piston retraction process. You won't have to retract...

the pistons very far unless you are replacing pads at the same time but you will have push them back a little. The rear pistons need to be rotated and compressed at the same time.

1. Remove wheel
2. Retract front pistons
3. Remove calipers
4. Retract rear pistons
5. Remove caliper brackets
6. Remove single rotor attachment screw
7. Remove rotor (may take a tap with a plastic impact hammer)
8. Reverse install everything
Old 02-24-2003, 07:55 AM
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Default Please don't go to Pep Boys! L-0-0-k here first, you can do this.

<ul><li><a href="http://home.attbi.com/~jbipes/ttr/frntrotors.html">rotor replacement</a></li></ul>
Old 02-24-2003, 07:56 AM
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Default Should have made this clear. Do not detach any brake lines! Don't let the...

calipers hang by the brake lines. Use a piece of wire and hang the calipers from a suspension part while you work on the rotors. You do not want to even loosen a brake line and open the possibility of air getting into the brake system.
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I used Jeff's instructions to install mine, and it was pretty easy.
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around 1hr30min taking it slow.
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Default it really is an easy task - put slotted on mine

end of october. The look good with the stoptechs up front
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Default Re: Rotor install question >>

<center><img src="http://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\j1\My%20Documents\my %20car\ecs.JPG"></center><p>My ECS rotor.
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