Hi everyone, finally puling my car out of storage for the year. Lots of projects planned for the summer but first I want to replace all my pads and rotors. I'm looking for a subtle upgrade in performance with a subtle price increase as well. Has anyone purchased a brake package from ebay where you get all pads and rotors for $140-$180? They are drilled but also have slotted models. If that seems like a poor choice for quality would anyone suggest stock rotors with green stuff pads or something similar?
Thanks
Time for new brakes
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Re: Time for new brakes
I bought from Mark (Allison's Auto) front slotted rotors, green pads all round and the braided steel flex brake lines.
Good upgrade in my opinion.
Good upgrade in my opinion.
80 FI spider
72 work in progress
2017 Golf R ( APR Stg. 1)
2018 F350 crew long box
72 work in progress
2017 Golf R ( APR Stg. 1)
2018 F350 crew long box
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- Your car is a: 82 Fiat Spider 2000 CSO
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Re: Time for new brakes
About three years ago I purchased one of the slotted rotor and pad sets from e-bay. At the time there was a sale or something and the old rotors were warped. Rebuild the Calipers my self. I gave it a shot and the brakes have been flawless ever since. I also had to put in new hard brake lines and a new master cylinder.
Buon giro a tutti! - enjoy the ride!
82 Fiat Spider 2000
03 BMW M3
07 Chevy Suburban
82 Fiat Spider 2000
03 BMW M3
07 Chevy Suburban
Re: Time for new brakes
Just an update, In the process of replacing the brakes. Painted calipers, replacing seals and boots. I decided on solid rotors and upgraded front pads. I'll let you know how it works out! Thanks for the replies.