i was reading up on the front rotors, and aperently they are really hard to get off. Is this true? I just baught some brembo rotors and i want to do it myself, but is it better to let a shop do it? Also what kind of brake pads does everyone recomend. thanks
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lol I remember when I replaced mines on for the first time. it took 3 days to do. the bolts were almost melted on.
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I just got the aem pads with brembo rotors. Love it!! And yes the rotors are a apin in the ass. Go to a shop, or buy a slide hammer.No longer working on the cb. To much time and money has been put into it. Check my for sale thread where the whole car will be parted out.Comment
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i also noticed that the AEM pads asks which caliber i have. How do i know which one i have. It said there were two diffrent name types.Comment
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what year and model is your car? Most have the akebono type caliper, but some coupes run nissin calipers. I think you would just have to check.No longer working on the cb. To much time and money has been put into it. Check my for sale thread where the whole car will be parted out.Comment
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i have a 1991 coupe 5 speed. its got the F22a4. No ABS. Front disc and rear drums. Was it just two diffrent manufactures who made calibers for honda?Comment
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I'm not trying to be mean dude...but it's called a "caliper"...not caliber...just tryin to help out...Comment
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you either have akibono or nissin calipers and the pads for both are different. just get the front wheel off and look at the caliper to see which one you have. definetly get the rotors done at a shop. while you are getting the rotors done, get new bearings (sp) while they have it all apart. i have brembo rotors and AEM pads and they stop great.And remember kids, if it's wet, it's not a fart.
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Why would you need a slide hammer to pull off a rotor? You just unbolt the caliper and you should be able to wiggle the rotor off not that hard.Originally posted by DjSpeedy
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yea i'm gona let a shop do it, but wut pads do you recomend? AEM is a little to much for me right nowComment
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IF its too much just run OEM. If your gonna invest in aftermarket pads be prepared to spend the money but its worth it in the end.
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yea, my front brakes dont 'bite' like the pbr ceramics on my other car. i have the akebonos, with i heard was unusual on coupes. so lets get this str8. take off wheel, take off hub bolts, take out hub, take off caliper, take off rotor, put all back together with new parts? im not seeing the difficulty. but it does make me hesitate.
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when i got my new rotors and pads i got ebc rotors and ebc greenstuff pads the rotors were like $150 and the pads were like $72. it might be a little pricey but i love them.
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you say it like its THAT easy...a lot of the stuff is stuck on there from heat, and age. THe rotor, bolts, and other parts don't come off like candy, and sometimes you need a rubber hammer as well. its really not easy...i watched my mechanic do it once, and it even took him a long time with the knowledge and experience he has and the tools; plus he also owns a cb7.Originally posted by rychas1yea, my front brakes dont 'bite' like the pbr ceramics on my other car. i have the akebonos, with i heard was unusual on coupes. so lets get this str8. take off wheel, take off hub bolts, take out hub, take off caliper, take off rotor, put all back together with new parts? im not seeing the difficulty. but it does make me hesitate.Audi A4 2.8 Quattro Sport
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you should do that shit yourself. save yourself the money and do it yourself. if you want to work and learn about your car do it yourself. i just replaced my brakes with brembo brakes and it took me a hour or hour and a half the most both sides. if you take it to the shop youll pay more than a 100 to put them on. well i guess it went by so fast for me because i had all the tools so make sure you have all the proper equipment.Comment
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