Where to install brakes

[Gil13]

Hey,

I just picked up some Magnum cross drilled rotors with PBR organic pads and goodridge stainless steel braided brake lines.

Now I need a place to get them all installed. Anyone have any suggestions?


Thanks,

Gil

[S.F.W.]

Where are you located? Street Performance and Speed Tech are your two best bets.

[3GFX]

Street Performance, Jim will help you out. Totally recommend.

[Wild Weasel]

My driveway's a good spot when it's not covered in snow. :D

Will work for beer...

[bubba1983]

My driveway's a good spot when it's not covered in snow. :D

Will work cause im a queer...

you GM guys are odd....

[MPS]

so now you think its funny to insult other members :loco

i don't find it funny at all
never mind admins have powers to get away with BS :flaming



you GM guys are odd....

[bubba1983]

way to take it out of context, nothing better to do today? bored at home?

anyways back on topic, if you have any personal issues, feel free to pm me

[MPS]

Will work cause im a queer...
you find that funny
its offensive and rude
and you call ur self a MOD

[bubba1983]

if you wish to express your personal feeling, feel free to pm me, otherwize, thread back on topic!

[Gil13]

Where is street performance located?

[3GFX]

Here:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=street+performance&near=Toronto,+ON&fb=1&view=text&latlng=44060390,-79405030,6141602457611598984


I wanted to go today. My concern is breaking in the brakes properly, won't be able to do it on snow covered roads. Can't do the proper procedure on a slippery surface.

[Gil13]

Thanks man!

[Wild Weasel]

Will work cause im a queer...
you find that funny
its offensive and rude
and you call ur self a MOD

He's kind of a newf so sometimes he's hard to understand. He appears to be trying to insult me, but he's actually trying to put the moves on me.

Thus, I'm not insulted. Just a bit uncomfortable. :chuckle http://www.michelleandkevin.ca/forum/images/smiles/theyareontome.gif

[3GFX]

Ahhahahaha....clean burn.

Don't make him bring out his fishing rod....dang newfs.


Alright back on topic please!

[doughboyr6]

i'm in the same boat. got my rotors/pads/lines. Because its the braking system and the lines are being changed/fluid flushed, i want to make sure i take it to a place that is reputable....and won't fugg it up

[mazda lover]

Some garages do not like you to bring in your own parts you bought. They make money on parts as they charge you list and the price they pay to the supplier is lower. Basicly they do not charge you the price they pay...some might let you bring in your own parts but they might add a few hours on the labour...on your next repair at the dealer ask them if you can have them install the part you give them....just a thought...

[MPS]

Jim @ Street Performance will never do it to any of his customer
he is way to honest fo that :)



Some garages do not like you to bring in your own parts you bought. They make money on parts as they charge you list and the price they pay to the supplier is lower. Basicly they do not charge you the price they pay...some might let you bring in your own parts but they might add a few hours on the labour...on your next repair at the dealer ask them if you can have them install the part you give them....just a thought...

[Wild Weasel]

I prefer to just install whatever I find lying around my garage. I can whittle a heck of a rotor out of plywood! :chuckle

[3GFX]

Jim @ Street Performance will never do it to any of his customer
he is way to honest fo that :)

I can vouche for that. Good honest shop.

[doughboyr6]

do you guys trust jim's ability in regards to the braking system? I only ask because its a very important system to better not fail on you. he's already done 3-4 things on my car, but this is just so important so i want to make sure he has the skill and tools to get the job done well. Changing brake lines and flushing the system too?

[Wild Weasel]

It's not really complicated, so it really comes down to the tools. For the lines, all you really need beyond a regular socket set are flare nut wrenches, a clear nylon tube, and a jar.

[MPS]

a jar of ??? dill pickles :)



It's not really complicated, so it really comes down to the tools. For the lines, all you really need beyond a regular socket set are flare nut wrenches, a clear nylon tube, and a jar.

[Flagrum_3]

It's not really complicated, so it really comes down to the tools. For the lines, all you really need beyond a regular socket set are flare nut wrenches, a clear nylon tube, and a jar.

And don't forget a trusty assistant, (for the bleeding)...peddle to the floor, hold, okay release. :)


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[Wild Weasel]

Yep. Definitely need the assistant.

I bought a one-man bleeder kit a couple years back. I used it once, and then returned it. It was a serious pain in the ass.

Of course, I'm sure you can buy more effective ones than what I had, but it's still just easier to have a helper.

[Wild Weasel]

a jar of ??? dill pickles :)

That'll work, but you have to eat all the pickles first. :)

[Swerny]

do you guys trust jim's ability in regards to the braking system? I only ask because its a very important system to better not fail on you. he's already done 3-4 things on my car, but this is just so important so i want to make sure he has the skill and tools to get the job done well. Changing brake lines and flushing the system too?

I haven't used Jim, but changing brakes isn't rocket science.

Many people do it themselves, as mentioned bleeding can be done with an assistant or you can use Speedbleeders.

I have done pads on my car before front and rear, but need a complete brakes in the next few months.

I am moderately mechainically inclined at best, so for a mechanic, I would think this would be a piece of cake.

I have new rotors, pads, SS lines and fluid ready to go.

I'll be looking for a shop to do the work this Spring/Summer, so thanks everyone for recommending Jim. I'll likely give him a call.

Any idea as to what he would charge?

Thanks

[3GFX]

So I wasn't gonna change the fluid, but now I'm considering...should I?

Any recommendations on fluid?

[Flagrum_3]

So I wasn't gonna change the fluid, but now I'm considering...should I?

Any recommendations on fluid?

That's a very controversial question on this board :chuckle

Unless your going to the track on occasion or changing your brake flex hoses it is unnessary to replace your fluid.It is very unlikely that at your mileage or age of vehicle that you would have contaminated the brake fluid and also unless your exposing the system, such as when brake hoses, calipers, or master cylinders are changed, it will not even need bleeding....and remember if it is not done properly by a knowledgeable person it can be a detriment because, if not done right, air may be introduced into the system.


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[3GFX]

Thank you, I thought that was the case. I don't see any reason to change it up.

I'm still waiting for metal on metal, I'm wondering if my dealer lied when he said it was time for new pads :p

[Flagrum_3]

Thank you, I thought that was the case. I don't see any reason to change it up.

I'm still waiting for metal on metal, I'm wondering if my dealer lied when he said it was time for new pads :p

You should have asked them to show you, I'm sure they would have...Your probably in the same boat as I am; all pads were good except for the right rear inner pad, which was at its lower limit...I'm also waiting for the tale tale sounds.:chuckle


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[Wild Weasel]

Shouldn't have one inner pad wearing more than the rest. Do you have a sticking slider or something?

[Flagrum_3]

Shouldn't have one inner pad wearing more than the rest. Do you have a sticking slider or something?

Nope, sliders have been lubed up periodically and its not the whole pad just the back half or say 1/3 of the pad.It was explained to me that its common because of the parking brake design, but who knows.I've got 67k on them pads so I'm not complaining.


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[3GFX]

73, 000 on original setup. I'm just waiting for the sound, all the parts are waiting!

I'm assuming the parking brake is only on the right rear wheel, meaning those pads wear the fastest.

[bubba1983]

are you riding your e break?
it shouldn't in theory wear faster, as you only use it when you are parked!

[3GFX]

I use it when I'm parked! :p

[doughboyr6]

73, 000 on original setup. I'm just waiting for the sound, all the parts are waiting!

I'm assuming the parking brake is only on the right rear wheel, meaning those pads wear the fastest.

we're almost identical. i have 78K and have the parts waiting....i'm just waiting till i hear the sound and/or when the weather clears up so i can do the proper stops to bed in the pads correctly.

[3GFX]

Exactly, I might have replaced them, but I want to bed the pads correctly.

[Swerny]

So I wasn't gonna change the fluid, but now I'm considering...should I?

Any recommendations on fluid?

what's your mileage?

Bzrafe fluid does nee to be changed once in a while as it absorbs water over time

[3GFX]

74,000km

[Wild Weasel]

Parking brake works on both back wheels, not just one. Depending on how the mechanism works though, it could affect the two sides differently. I haven't looked at our mechanism to know how the cable runs.

[Flagrum_3]

Parking brake works on both back wheels, not just one. Depending on how the mechanism works though, it could affect the two sides differently. I haven't looked at our mechanism to know how the cable runs.

Yeah your right it runs to both rear wheels...I'am suspecting something is up, I guess I'll have to inspect it pretty closely when I replace the brakes.Could be as simple as proper lubing of the e-brake cables (hopefully).


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