I'm up for hosting a mod day at my house. Warning though I don't have the tools/ garage like Kevin's. I do have the tools for basic stuff: oil changes, brakes, minor upgrades. Just have to give the wife a heads up.

 

LOL! No problem...sorry I didn't pick up on that the first time.

The steps required to removed the caliper in order to remove the rotor are completely independent of any of the steps required to replace the lines, bleed the fluid, or change the pads, so there's not really any 'double work' involved in doing some of these steps at different times.

Additionally, you could leave it to the shop that resurfaces your rotors to remove them from the car...just drive the car in and wait. That would cost significantly more, and take longer, but it's an option.

Since you say that your rotors weren't chewed up or excessively worn, you could always do everything except turning the rotors, and possibly plan to do those at a slightly later time.

 

Sorry - didn't mean to invite ourselves over, I just thought I had remembered you mentioning this once.

(If it helps, you can tell the wife that brake bleeding is good 'couple bonding' time. My wife has the process down to a science!)

 

Robert,

same here--not trying to invite myself over, either.

 

Oh no problem guys! LOL We just need to work on a date. I have every other day off so just let me know what weekend. I think the Dyno Day on the 28th is going to fall through but was thinking of doing a Cripple Creek run or going to the Auto-X at the World Arena instead. We could possibly do the 22nd but that a football Sunday and I know some people can't miss there crappy Broncos.

 

Broncos suck!!

 

Does anyone know where to buy Redline product in the Springs? I can get Royal Purple at Ft. Carson, but haven't seen Redline anywhere.

 

robert,

try this

http://www.redlineoil.com/dealers.asp

 

Here you sign! Thanks!

 

Here's a question: how much more work would it be to install a big brake kit? I mean, if you are going to remove the brake lines, and the pads, and rotors, it shouldbe that much more to put in new calipers and new rotors rather than the old stuff?

My brake knowledge is limited, which is kind of funny. I've done a whole lot of work on my engine (by myself), but the only thing I have ever done on brakes is change the pads, so I'm kind of clueless there.

Dave

 

I don't think it would be too hard. I replaced everything but my caliper which has to come off since you're replacing the rotor. I'm sure its a 2-3hr job at most for all fours.

 

The only additional steps for a BBK install beyond what's mentioned above are trimming the dust shield to accomodate the larger rotors, and installing the caliper mounting bracket to accept the new caliper (assuming you're installing an aftermarket kit, as the Track/G Brembos don't require an adapter bracket).

 

OK guys- I'm back from Kansas. Caught this thread and see that most of the questions have been well covered by others (particularly GaryM05). One point to clarify is having your rotors turned. Most dedicated machine shops can easily do this for around $30-40 and you are guaranteed to get back a rotor with a fresh, trued surface for use with your new pads. This in turn allows the pad material to be evenly distributed over the rotor surface and reduces juddering or vibration.

I don't always have my rotors turned either, but when using a expensive new pad, it's an easy way to ensure maximum brake efficiency. BTW- while I recommended the GT-Sport pad last spring, I've heard that Cobalt Friction is currently low on product (while they get ready to launch a NEW improved line of pad materials). Be sure to call (toll-free #) and ask for Andy Lim (company principal) to be sure they actually have the pads in stock. Tell him I sent you and ask if he could swing any discount...

Hope that helps!

 

dave,

do you have a dedicated machine shop you're willing to recommend?

 

I used Havana Machine since it's in my neighborhood, but I'd also recommend your local NAPA store (they send it to their centralized machine shop) as well.

 

Dave,

Andy said they are out of those pads. the new ones should be out before the end of the year, though.

While i'm happy to explore these pads for the track use (and maybe will become proficient on the brakes to trade them out before a track day) i'm really in need of pads just for daily use now (i'm starting to get a squeal, and i've got more than 35K miles on them).

So, do you have any plan B suggestions? I could just order the stage one kit from stoptech and get the axxis pads, or i can piece-meal out a set and match them up with the stoptech SS lines.

 

You have quite a few Plan B options to consider: Hawk HP+, Porterfield R4, Carbotech, etc. But seeing as I lack real world experince with the OEM brakes, I'd suggest PM'ing GaryM05 for his recommendations. He's been through a LOT of those products before he upgraded to a BBK and can offer an educated opinion.

I'd also compare prices on-line and cruise the classified board here for the best possible deal!

 

does anyone have speed bleeders installed on their cars? if so, what are your impressions?

 

You mean a "power bleeder"? That is a tool, not something installed on a car. Am I behind the times? Is there something like this??

 

www.speedbleeder.com