brakes and rotors at 20,000

06-10-2008, 12:30 AM

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brakes and rotors at 20,000

im at 21,000 miles and about 15,000 is highway miles, why are my brakes squeling and making a rubbing noise when i drive!!! i now need new rotors and brakes. whats that going to cost? 500.00? anyone else with brake issues?

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06-10-2008, 12:57 AM

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you do not need new brakes and rotors.. you need to bed them in..

where in fla are you .. i can do it for you..

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06-10-2008, 01:16 AM

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i live about an hour and 30 min. south of you, PORT SAINT LUCIE. what do you mean bed them in??

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06-10-2008, 11:14 AM

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swoope to the rescue!

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06-10-2008, 04:53 PM

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check your pads...... they might just need to be cleaned.
does your car vibrate when braking from a high speed?

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06-10-2008, 09:30 PM

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Take them to bed and your girl freind will get jealous!

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06-10-2008, 09:32 PM

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Get'em Swoope!

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06-10-2008, 10:15 PM

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http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm

this is very good stuff.. or a good track day..

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06-10-2008, 11:55 PM

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no there is no vibrations, and car stops on a dime, they just squeal when pushed lightyl...

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06-11-2008, 12:00 AM

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thanks SWOOOP i wil try this, i hope it works, or il look funny doing it at least. lol. but il try it out and let you know whats up. thanks again!

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06-11-2008, 12:24 AM

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thanks SWOOOP i wil try this, i hope it works, or il look funny doing it at least. lol. but il try it out and let you know whats up. thanks again!

no problem. a good track day will do the same thing. at worse take the brakes apart and clean the dust out.. and clean the groove in the center of the pad..

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