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26th August 2003, 10:16 AM
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front brake pads
 dont ever buy O' Reilly store brand front brake pads. They only last 18K and wore my rotor surfaces down about 1/16". I didn't turn my rotors when I installed those $55  Wagner pads, but I still may have to bite the bullet and get them turned. Any one know what the limit is on the rotor thickness?  |
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26th August 2003, 12:50 PM
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Minimum Thickness is usually stamped on the rotor hat. Below is the minimal rotor thickness from the service manual:
BRB/BRT SALES CODE: Front: 21.40mm or 0.843 in Rear: 7.25mm or 0.285 in BR4 SALES CODE: Front: 26.40mm or 1.039 in Rear: 10.25mm or 0.404 in
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26th August 2003, 07:40 PM
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You certainly get what you pay for.....
cheaper isn't always the best choice.
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2002 Dream Cruiser #435 with: over 115hp nitrous, MX-5 "burp-free" shift mod, 2003 shifter, 2001 radio, 2001 Mopar subwoofer, MX-5 designed true cold-air intake, MX-5 designed double platinum spark plugs, shory antenna, much more.... |
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27th August 2003, 01:16 AM
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It only costs $20 to turn them here. How much does cost to di it there?
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27th August 2003, 08:15 AM
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Get Raybestos ceramic pads - NO DUST. And, they work fine.
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'05 Limited (Silver, of course)Turbo Lite, Auto, 4-wheel ABS, Sunroof, spoiler. E&G Classic Grill, K&N FIPK, BTG Dual exhaust, $20 catch can, Aoogah horn, LED washer lights, Sunroof deflector, Weathertech window deflectors, Fuzzy dice, Alteeza Gen3 taillights, rear lowered 1.5", rear sway bar, hood struts, Freedom Design strut bar. Traded in 2002 Silver Touring Edition, ABS, Sunroof, Auto w/87,000 miles. 
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29th August 2003, 02:29 AM
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thats what i need, pads with no dust
 no more cleaning every other day
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30th August 2003, 06:25 PM
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31st August 2003, 08:29 AM
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I will be testing the new NAPA ceramic front brake pads for the PT very soon.
They are ordered and should be here soon. It will take a while to test them. I changed to the Wagner MX-841 pads with only 8 miles on my Dreamer and they are the best choice other than ceramics. I'll post pricing and test results soon. The NAPA part number is CMX7716. Currently, they are only in a Kentucky and Texas distribution center. Widespread distribution should happen as soon as they start getting special orders for them.
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19th September 2003, 05:54 PM
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Due to the aforementioned problem with the O'reillys store brand front pads, I had to replace both front rotors today to the tune of $82. The wear caused by those pads exceeded the limit on the 0.840 inch min. rotor thickness allowed. I made sure I got the Wagner rotors and not some cheap knock-off.
This was a lesson learned the hard way..........Now I have brand new Wagner rotors and Wagner brake pads. Total investment: $138. The PT's got 69,900 miles on her now and I've done all the preventative maintenance that is required at least for another 21,000 miles when I will replace the plugs again. I am really not looking forward to the 120,000 mile service as that is the mileage when the service book says to change the timing belt. Maybe I'll get brave by then so I can do it myself. |
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