Installing new rotors, need help! - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Gen3cruiser · 12-23-2003, 03:41 PM

I'm getting new front rotors, mine are worn out.

First off, whats the best rotors I can get without new calipers?

Second, anyone know of brake kits for the car?

And most importantly, if I just get stock rotors how do I install them? What do I need, and is it hard to do? Is there anything to adjust, or is it a direct swap and no fuss?

Thanks

DrtySthV6SE · 12-23-2003, 04:15 PM

should be the same as getting your rotors turned and putting them back on no big fuss. Take wheel off, unbolt the caliper from the back of the rotor, take caliper off, take rotor off, put new one on, slide caliper back over rotor (sometimes hard to do because the pistons in the brakes begin to close, you have to pry them back open (does anyone know an easier way to do this)), bolt caliper back on and put wheel on.

Gen3cruiser · 12-23-2003, 04:52 PM

Nice, guess I'll put them on my self. Just ordered Brembo rotors, so that should give some extra stopping power. So theres nothing I need to do right? No machining, no adjusting, just take the olds ones off and put the new ones on?

I know I'm sounding like a dork on here asking all of these simple questions. I'm into cars, just don't have any experiance hooking them up. Thanks for being patient with me.

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DrtySthV6SE · 12-23-2003, 05:40 PM

well it is best to get new pads with new rotors but no turning of the rotors should be needed

Gen3cruiser · 12-23-2003, 07:06 PM

Well, the pads have only 15K on them, so are they still alright to use? Or should I get the pads to?

If I do get the pads is it something I can do, or should I leave that to a mechanic?

Gen3cruiser · 12-23-2003, 08:42 PM

Anyone? Trying to order them before Christmass if I do need them. Thoughts?

phatboy555 · 12-23-2003, 11:23 PM

if you're gonna do the calipers on your own, you can do the pads on your own

don't know the answer to whether or not you can still use your pads though sorry

***EKam*** · 12-23-2003, 11:41 PM

Rule of thumb is you shouldn't install fresh rotors and pads at the same time.

One is suppose to break-in before the other.

Gen3cruiser · 12-23-2003, 11:47 PM

Perfect! Thats what I needed to know. Thanks, that really helps. How long should I break the rotors in before I get new pads then, or should I? they have 15K on them, how long pads typically last?

88 LE · 12-24-2003, 02:44 AM

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Originally posted by DrtySthV6SE
Take wheel off, unbolt the caliper from the back of the rotor, take caliper off, take rotor off, put new one on, slide caliper back over rotor (sometimes hard to do because the pistons in the brakes begin to close, you have to pry them back open (does anyone know an easier way to do this)), bolt caliper back on and put wheel on.

You forgot about the caliper bracket.

Gen3cruiser · 12-24-2003, 04:39 PM

When I do get new pads what are some good ones with good modulation, stopping power and decent life?

Gen3cruiser · 12-30-2003, 11:00 PM

Well my new rotors came in, Brembo disc. anyone know how much getting them machined would cost? If it's up there I'm gonna let the dealer do it all.

Anyone recomend a good pad for them?

OEMonkey · 12-30-2003, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EKam
Rule of thumb is you shouldn't install fresh rotors and pads at the same time.

One is suppose to break-in before the other.

hmm. all new cars come with fresh rotors and pads at the same time.
you coulda saved some money and stayed with OEM rotors. and how did you know they were worn out? did you measure for minimum thickness to see if they can be turned? or did they just have hot spots.

Gen3cruiser · 12-30-2003, 11:19 PM

They can't be turned, too thin. The Brembo rotors cost me the same as OEM from the dealer, $105 for the front set.

Anyone know of good pads for them, and cost to get my new rotors machined?

***Tercel GTS*** · 12-30-2003, 11:24 PM

Why would you get new rotors machined?