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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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Hey guys,

I am about to change my pads and rotors..any tips? any useful documentation?

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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Wanderlei' post='666212' date='Sep 10 2008, 11:02 AM
Hey guys,

I am about to change my pads and rotors..any tips? any useful documentation?

Thanks Dudes

There are many threads about rotors&pads.


http://www.google.com/custom?domains=forum...D%3A1&hl=en
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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About to do the same thing what rotors and pad are you changeing too? I have R1 concept rotors drilled and slotted, painted with high temp black paint to twart rust in the future. I wanted the red stuff for the pads but was on back order, was going to try Hawk ceramics, but was told they dust and shreak alot. Wanted to try pagid but went with Akebono ceramics per the sales man at Tire rack will take pics and post also gonna paint calipers.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Take a look at the documents I posted in the technical gallery:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?autocom=ga...m&album=213

Right now, the documents you're looking for are the first four documents listed...
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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