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greg
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10/10/2005
10:59:10
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I am looking at either getting ssbc short stop slotted or baer decelarotors. i can get them for approx the same price ($3) different, but the ssbc comes with new brake pads. Which is the better deal. I read and article in Dodge Truck World where they tested the Baer and said they were great, but ive also heard that you should stay away from drilled, even slotted and drilled, cause they still have the tendency to crack. The ssbc are only slotted.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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10/10/2005
11:13:13
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imo, unless you autocross or something i'd stay away from drilled rotors. but that's just my opinion. from what i've read it seems both of these companies make a quality product. i hope whichever one you choose you are pleased with them.
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greg
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10/10/2005
11:18:11
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thanks daddio.
Is installing rotors easy to do (minimum equipment and knowledge) or should i have them installed professionally? if it is just removing nuts and bolts i could do it, but if it involves bleeding, i would rather have someone else do it.
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.boB
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10/10/2005
11:24:34
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Replacing rotors and pads is pretty simple. But you do need to bleed the system to get fresh fluid in there. That's also a simple procedure, but necessary.
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Jecht
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10/11/2005
03:41:19
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if your not replacing the calipers then you dont need to bleed the system. you only need to bleed the system if you disconnect a brake hose. all you have to do is leave the old pad in the caliper and take a c clamp and push the piston back down. by using the pad you dont run the risk of cocking the piston and getting a leak or worse damaging the caliper.
but either rotor will be way better than your stock rotors on there now.
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.boB
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10/11/2005
12:47:31
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"if your not replacing the calipers then you dont need to bleed the system"
Actually, you do. Brake fluid is hydrophyllic. Over time it picks up water, which degrades the performance of the fluid, and causes corrosion of the braking system. That's why old fluid is dark, and new fluid is clear.
Whenever you service the brakes, you should flush the system to get new fluid in there. You should do the same whenever you abuse the brakes a bit, like heavy towing in the mountains or open track days.
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