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Old May 1, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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Its been going on now for about a few weeks. When im going about 40-60 and i brake the wheel shakes and the pedal feels like my brakes are ABS and are trying to brake in the snow... I keep hearing from car junkies that I need new rotors .. could this be the problem?
 
Old May 1, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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yes.
 
Old May 1, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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How much will a build cost me for
-rotors
-tools
-labor
 
Old May 1, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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I think I paid about $200 for both drums and both rotors. Labor, I think you should be able to do it yourself. It is super easy to do. If you can change your own brake pads, you can change your rotors. And as far as tools go:

Jack stands, Floor jack, screw drivers, wrenches, a impact driver is a good idea(like $10 at autozone, and you will love having it for stubborn screw and bolts around the house.) and rags.

I think that all you will need. I did mine at the same time that I did my shocks and springs, so I had a bunch of tools out. PM me if you need some help or anything.
 
Old May 1, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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well ive never changed my own brake pads, so i wouldnt know. But what type of rotors should i get .. are there good qual. and bad? or are rotors just rotors
 
Old May 1, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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I got Brembo rotors and drums.


Have you ever worked on a car? Ever?
 
Old May 1, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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lol i installed my intake myself and my altezza lights thats it really.. no real engine stuff..plus its auto so i cant do too much
 
Old May 2, 2007 | 01:19 AM
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ORIGINAL: windcalmer

I got Brembo rotors and drums.


Have you ever worked on a car? Ever?
Brembo makes drums??i want some

On a side note you can do lots of stuff to an auto.Itdoesnt have to be a manual to be fast.
 
Old May 2, 2007 | 01:25 AM
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true.. but its better
 
Old May 3, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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get a bible (HAYNES) itll tell u everything u need to know.... good luck
 

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