Got brakes?

[notfred]

I've got brand new ones (front pads and rotors, at least) thanks to this. They're supposed to squeak as they're wearing out, but this one didn't.

 

[Eli]

In that case, you're supposed to listen for the metal to metal grinding....

 

[Kilgor]

I had to replace the rotors and pads on the rear of my Caprice for the same reason, didn?t know they were bad till I heard the grinding noise no squeaks. :|

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: Eli
In that case, you're supposed to listen for the metal to metal grinding....

oh, I heard that, hence the new rotors.

 

[yakko]

Silly me I just check them for wear.

 

[GooberPHX420]

Damn fred, you got your money's worth out of those

 

[Stallion]

Most pads have a wear indicator. I didn't see one on those..

 

[tcsenter]

I've got brand new ones (front pads and rotors, at least) thanks to this

Gadzooks! Those are some worn brake pads. hehe

About two months ago, I replaced my rotors and pads in front, rebuilt the calipers, only cleaned and adjusted the rear brakes since the shoes were still good. But, I forgot to spray the new rotors with brake cleaner to remove the protective oil, I just wiped them off good with a rag (but that isn't good enough). My front brakes smoked for the first few weeks and they generate a lot of brake dust from the burnt oil residue.

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: tcsenter

I forgot to spray the new rotors with brake cleaner to remove the protective oil, I just wiped them off good with a rag (but that isn't good enough). My front brakes smoked for the first few weeks and they generate a lot of brake dust from the burnt oil residue.

I did the same thing, but mine only smoked for the first 2 stops I made. maybe I wiped them cleaner than you did.

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: yakko
Silly me I just check them for wear.

that smacks of effort

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: notfred
I've got brand new ones (front pads and rotors, at least) thanks to this. They're supposed to squeak as they're wearing out, but this one didn't.

Damn notfred :Q