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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ReallyAGXP
Ouch...

Next time you have to do Rotors try the Raybestos Advanced Technology.

They are coated on the non braking surfaces so the stay cooler and don't rust. Also carry a 1 year warranty.
Bendix has a 2 Year Replacement Warranty
and they are thicker then most.

but thanks for the suggestion, but i think ill have to stay with Bendix
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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When you said you had to take out fluid, does this mean you had added fluid as the piston extended?
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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He just got the car. We do not know the previous owner.

Bandit..did you paint your calipers or swap tires while you were doing brakes?
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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ummm, not that I'm proud, but I have had worse
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
He just got the car. We do not know the previous owner.

Bandit..did you paint your calipers or swap tires while you were doing brakes?
nope. not yet. im going to do that when i change the brake fluid.


radomirthegreat- When you push the Caliper back in it pushed the fluid back up into the reservoir. so you have to take some fluid out to make room if its too full already.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by harofreak00
ummm, not that I'm proud, but I have had worse
Me too.

Bandit, I wouldn't paint your calipers until you know they aren't sticking. I had to do mine twice. When you do, go with RED.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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naw i like black. i only like red when they come red from the factory.. i weird like that

If they dont stick today when i goto lunch then when i get home today i may change the fluid and swap wheels
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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I can't believe Boosty let you out into the wide new world with brakes like that. :P
Next time I'm in the 'hood:
Stan > <Boosty

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- I know Boosty wouldn't let an unsafe vehicle on the road!!
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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Now I wonder how the previous owner got into that accident
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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So i tested for pulling at lunch today.

They stop nice and straight and no pulling at all.

i think thats because i also Lubed up the bolts/pins really well before putting it back together
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