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11-14-2004
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brembo owns you (pic) [UPDATED with final product]
**SEE PAGE 2 FOR UPDATE WITH BOTH SIDES ON**
it was a pain in the *** without a impact screwdriver or drill bit for metal... but i got one on! it's too dark to do the other side now, but tomorrow will be much easier now that i purchased an impact screwdriver.
it was a pain in the *** without a impact screwdriver or drill bit for metal... but i got one on! it's too dark to do the other side now, but tomorrow will be much easier now that i purchased an impact screwdriver.
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Originally Posted by import2nr
looks so clean, why not slotted or drilled tho 
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Rep Power: 309 Why does your caliper look like that? Was it painted white before or something?
Oh and good job on those brembos! i Might want a set. isnt it like 30 bucks a set? where did you get yours?
Oh and good job on those brembos! i Might want a set. isnt it like 30 bucks a set? where did you get yours?
nice 
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looks great. those would be nic if they didnt get all yellow and spotted like my stock ones always do in the rain. argh 
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Rep Power: 0 the caliper looks like that because while i was waiting for the battery to charge for the power drill, i decided to clean it. so it's only half cleaned haha. i got lazy and it was getting dark fast. tomorrow i might clean it better if i have time.
i'm going to finish the other side tomorrow after work and i'll break them in and let you know how they feel.
i'm going to finish the other side tomorrow after work and i'll break them in and let you know how they feel.
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Rep Power: 410 mwahaha I will have my brembo blanks and hawk pads in tomorrow afternoon. paying to get it done though because i'm pimp like that. 
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Rep Power: 0 well well well... i got the other side done this afternoon. it took me about 30 minutes as compared to the other side yesterday taking forever. things go much easier with the correct tools. tip for those thinking about doing this, go out and buy the impact screwdriver, $15 will save you hours and aches and pains.
i just got back from driving it, breaking them in. they feel nice. i feel some good gripping going on. and best of all, no more screeching brakes. the verdict:
TIP of advice... after driving and breaking in the brakes, DO NOT touch the rotors... i accidentally put my palm on the rotor when i was re-torquing everything making sure it was all tight and now i have a huge burn on my hand, ouch! but hey... you haven't christened the car until you've bled and burned yourself working on it.
i just got back from driving it, breaking them in. they feel nice. i feel some good gripping going on. and best of all, no more screeching brakes. the verdict:
TIP of advice... after driving and breaking in the brakes, DO NOT touch the rotors... i accidentally put my palm on the rotor when i was re-torquing everything making sure it was all tight and now i have a huge burn on my hand, ouch! but hey... you haven't christened the car until you've bled and burned yourself working on it.
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Rep Power: 269 how much for the whole kit (FRONT only i assume) with tools need (think my older bro has an impact driver set if im not mistaken!)
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Originally Posted by EliteCivicEX01
how much for the whole kit (FRONT only i assume) with tools need (think my older bro has an impact driver set if im not mistaken!)
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$120.25 shipped for both front rotors and axxis ultimate pads.
+$14.99 for an impact screwdriver
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=rad brake setup for cheaper than getting rotors resurfaced and pads replaced
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Rep Power: 0 update again... i just drove to and from school. i love these brakes... they are awesome. a lot more brake feel with less pressure on the pedal.
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Originally Posted by HappyGilmore
where did you buy it from? send link? I am planning to change my rotor this weekend.
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Originally Posted by MIT
i guess same weight.......same dimen.
i just put the stock one in the brembo box and through it on the scale, it shows just slightly over 12 lbs. the shipping weight for the brembos is 12 lbs. but that includes the screws! jk. brembos must be slightly lighter, but nothing to make a big deal over.
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Rep Power: 0 BEFORE impact screwdriver:
AFTER impact screwdriver:
(sorry for the crappy quality pictures, my free trial of psp8 expired and i can't find a d/l for psp7)
AFTER impact screwdriver:
(sorry for the crappy quality pictures, my free trial of psp8 expired and i can't find a d/l for psp7)
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Rep Power: 410 do your brakes screech at all? i just got back from getting mine installed and they have a slight screech, but all the grip.
