97loudcut Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Well now that I am keeping it it needs some brakes. I belive the back brakes are fine (pas and rotors) so I was only going to do the front rotors and pads. I was thinking about getting some slotted rotors, drilled rotors, or drilled and slotted but I really don't know. My price range is anything under $300 Links, advice, anything is appreciated. Also if I do end up going with drilled or slotted up front is it going to be stupid having those brakes up front and normal ones in back? Curious about your input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 I would suggest bleeding the brakes, since it's probably never been done before. Get that old brake fluid out and get some new clean stuff in. New brake fluid will make a difference. Also, I would spend money on stainless brake lines rather than fancy rotors. That's just me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Since most of your braking power comes from your fronts, it's alright to have drilled/slotted ones up front and normals in back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Dubya Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Unless you are planning on spending a decent amount on just rotors, slotted or drilled, I would just buy a good set of premium rotors, either from the dealer (AC Delco) or Raybestos. Buying those slotted/drilled ones is really only asking for trouble, they warp easier, crack easier, and are difficult to have turned when the pads are changed next time. For $200 you can get all GM parts from the dealer, or Carquest deals with Raybestos, I'm sure other places out that way do too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97loudcut Posted September 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 yeah thats what I am leaning towards now that I have been doing some research. I am just going to get the parts from the local Napa and hopefully tonys buddy will give me a deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 I know earlier on you posted that you may need some help with them. You pretty cool on doing them now, or still need some tips? It is pretty straight forward, although I will advise you to get a 3/8" drive breaker bar and a long pipe you can put over the breaker bar for leverage. Those torx bits will most likely be a bitch to take off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 I know earlier on you posted that you may need some help with them. You pretty cool on doing them now, or still need some tips? It is pretty straight forward, although I will advise you to get a 3/8" drive breaker bar and a long pipe you can put over the breaker bar for leverage. Those torx bits will most likely be a bitch to take off. I plan on helping him, if I can get my shit together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStudd Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Don't skimp on the back brakes! I've found that they wear out quicker than the fronts (even on my 04 Impala!) Even if you don't plan on spending the green on rear rotors, at least put on a set of fresh pads back there and save yourself a headache down the line. And another thing: Buy the proper TORX bit for removing the front caliper bracket bolts. If you use a hex-head bit, you'll strip out the head(s) of those bolts and it'll bring about another headache the next time you change your rotors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 if you do plan on getting drilled ones, be sure to get good ones that were made with the holes in them, not had the holes drilled in after the fact, those ones are asking for trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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