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Old May 20, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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what could be the problem?

everytime im breaking, my car/steering wheel shakes. its more noticable when im breaking at a higher speed.

my friend told me that i need to resand my disc break, is that true? any advice would be good.

car is stock. tires are like 2-3 yrs old and theads are still good (cause i don't drive as much)
Old May 20, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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maybe not sanding
but having your rotors re-surfaced
Old May 21, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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your rotors are probabl warped. torquing your wheel inappropriately sometimes leads to that. You may not want to waste your time machining them because in a couple of years the same ---- will happen cuz the rotors are getting thinner everytime your resurface them. Just buy new ones theyre pretty cheap for integras.
Old May 21, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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change your rotors NOW!!!
Old May 21, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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where and what brand do you guys recommend me to purchase?
Old May 21, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by LiLBlueBoy
where and what brand do you guys recommend me to purchase?
Oh ---- here we go again
Old May 21, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Warped rotors? Warped Internet!
Old May 22, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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-------- had KVR pads and rotors for $175. might as well go for that
Old May 22, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by LiLBlueBoy
what could be the problem?

everytime im breaking, my car/steering wheel shakes. its more noticable when im breaking at a higher speed.

my friend told me that i need to resand my disc break, is that true? any advice would be good.

car is stock. tires are like 2-3 yrs old and theads are still good (cause i don't drive as much)
I'm having a similar problem on my DA. Turns out my caliper, passenger rear, is malfunctionning. Check calipers for leaks or non-operation and replace if necessary. Time to upgrade for me! If all's well in the caliper region, check rotor thickness and out-of-round and see if you are still in spec. If so machine. If not, replace. Get some new pads too. Usually you'll need pads and rotors. If you can flush your brake fluid.
Old May 22, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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do i need to flush my break lines in order to change my rotors?
i kno everytime you change the pad you need to flush the break (correct me if im wrong).
Old May 22, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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wow this guy dont know nuffing. no u dont. buy new rotors. dont cheap out and get them machined
Old May 23, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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u can even get like brembos not cross drilled or anything for like 50 bux. i know a guy who can get em pretty cheap so if anything PM me and ill let u know where to go. im in sauga btw.
Old May 23, 2006 | 06:07 AM
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crappy tire blanks - cheap and they do the job well.
Old May 27, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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what are opinion on those KVR rotors and pads?

what would any of you recommend to do? change the fronts only or change all 4 (rotors and pads)?
Old May 29, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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kvr pads are good

change all 4
Old May 29, 2006 | 08:30 AM
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yup, what ^^ said.. generally u change all 4 at the same time. what i like to do is if i find some of the pads still have a good amount left (because of uneven brakes) i'll keep them around for spares.
Old May 30, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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Carl at Trac Racing has good prices on Brembos. Shoot him an email and tell him you were refered by HADA. carl@tracracing.com
Old May 30, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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thanks for the offer RRRex but i've order the KVR from --------
thanks for all the help ppl
Old May 30, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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i think -------- has a special on front breaks? cross drilled and slotted with pads for like 2 bills right? i donno someone verify
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