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Installing New Rotors

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powersurg

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I see tbyrne has a special on Rotors right now. I was wondering what kind of install would this be? Would it be too hard for a person with very basic mechanic skills to do? I have considered updating the rotors when I do my first brake pad install.

I imagine that in addition to new rotors I will also need larger brake pads. I don't need info on price. I'll be responcible for my own eyes popping out of my head!! ;D

I was wondering how hard and howlong it would take a person like me to install something this. It seems quite technical
 
Typically if you are replacing rotors - you will not be dissasembling the disc calipers. ?You will have to unbolt them and hang them off to the side while you replace the rotor. ?Not sure what the procedure would be for the larger rotor - if there is a mounting adapter etc...


Someone have experience swapping out larger rotors?

 
New rotors would require larger pads and new calipers to hold the new pads. The larger diameter of the new rotors would make it impossible to mount the OEM caliper back into place. New calipers would have longer mounting brackets to adapt to the new rotor.

If you are gonna go for it, get calipers with dual pistons. You get more even pressure across the pads to give a smoother quicker stop and prevent other braking problems.

I would suggest purchasing a "kit" that has all the parts you would need. You can find kits from many automotive performance websites sites.

Cheers,
Reidan
 
On TV this last weekend on Trucks! they put these rotors on a Silverado. I watched it, and if my memory is correct, they used the same calipers, but the kit came with a bracket to reposition them to a new position. You can use the same pads, or some high-performance pads which likely won't last nearly as long. Once again if my memory holds, I believe that Stacey said that from 90, the new rotors would shorten your stopping distance by 50', and if you also put in the high-performance pads, your stopping distance would be shortened by another 30'.
 
On TV this last weekend on Trucks! they put these rotors on a Silverado.
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Your memory is perfect. The kit does come with a new bracket to reposition the calipers. Looks like a simple bolt on if you have the 18" wheels.

kw
 
Thanks guys for all you input. It appears that I can do this after all. I can't beleive how much better braking I'll achieve with the rotors and high-performance pads. My plan is that everytime something has to be changed, I'll change it with something better.
 
Mainone, you beat me to it. I saw that one that they added the rotors, and that is what I thought.
That they just repositioned the calipers a little farther out with brackets that came with the rotors.
Looks like it would not be to difficult, probably would need an extra 6 pack just for the time sitting back in between each step contemplating next move.... ;D
I think they did show another set up/ alot more expensive with the aluminum calipers and the whole shebang, but that one would sit you back around a thousand buckaroos...........
I wonder if you have to change out all 4 or can you only replace the front ones?
Zeeya
 
zeeya2000 said:
I think they did show another set up/ alot more expensive with the aluminum calipers and the whole shebang, but that one would sit you back around a thousand buckaroos...........
I wonder if you have to change out all 4 or can you only replace the front ones?
Zeeya
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A 4-wheel Eradispeed upgrade will cost you over a grand, not including installation.

They have separate kits for the front and back, so you can do them independently. I think each kit goes for about $600.
 
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