3800 Brakes?

[98 TGP TOY]

Well its time for new brakes. I am looking for a quiet, inexpensive brake. Any ideas. What are my choices and their dis/advantages? I am just looking for stock replacements, not an upgrade. Thanx

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[sweetness]

go to pep boys and buy replacement rotors and performance friction pads. I think i spent $130 all day when i replaced my front rakes. The rear brakes i left alone.. there was still plenty of pad left.

BC

 

[VHGTP]

go to www.tirerack.com they have slotted brembo stock replacement rotors and EBC greenstuff brake pads, i am gonna get those this summer except in the upgraded 12 inch version for the front... i should be stopping on a dime with those babies!!

 

[98 TGP TOY]

thanx for the responses guys. I am just going to replace the pads for now, because the rotors were replaced last summer...i think.

I guess I could have asked for a diagnoses on the brake problem too. I just get this horribly high pitched screech from my brakes. Mainly when I am not braking hard. And sometimes, If I let off then press them again, it doesnt do it. But I am pretty sure its the pads.

I just dont want people to associate my car with an annoyingly high screech now that people will have their windows down, and be out walking for the summer.

 

[cacicgtp7]

I would recommend Wagner thermoquiets. Nothing but good remarks on those pads, and also i'm told bendix makes great pads too.

 

[sr71_rgl]

What's the general opinion of Hawk pads?

 

[rob]

Id go with the Wagner thermoquiets aswell...Semi-metallic on the front and organic on the rear....Have your rotors turned.(cleaned up)....Shop around on the price..I paid too much..$140....Bendix is good too....Dont use Bosh....They chewed up my rotors...

 

[BLK00GTP]

I had Power Slot rotors and Hawk pads. I loved the setup. The Hawk pads had to warm up though (2-3 times of hitting the brake) They were very nice at high speeds. You can also get brembo blanks and a decent pad and you should be fine.

 

[VHGTP]

Originally posted by 98 gtp toy@Mar 25 2004, 04:24 AM
thanx for the responses guys. I am just going to replace the pads for now, because the rotors were replaced last summer...i think.

I guess I could have asked for a diagnoses on the brake problem too. I just get this horribly high pitched screech from my brakes. Mainly when I am not braking hard. And sometimes, If I let off then press them again, it doesnt do it. But I am pretty sure its the pads.

I just dont want people to associate my car with an annoyingly high screech now that people will have their windows down, and be out walking for the summer.

i have that same exact problem with my brakes... they stop the car GREAT but they sound like CRAP!! now that it is gettin' warm out, i hate that freakin screech my brakes make when i stop!

 

[rob]

The Hawk pads are good too.......Your noise is either a pad sensor (low) or a glazed rotor.....Have the rotors turned when you install the new pads. The cut will clean up and give you a fresh braking surface..and true the rotor if there is any warpage.....

 

[LowenhartGTP]

I like my Raybestos Quiet Stops (QS) pads. All ceramic that don't give off any brake dust and never sqeaks. The average price is around $70 or so for a front set and they should offer you life time warranty on them. If you're only doing pads, that's the easiest yet. Don't pay someone, do em' yourself!

 

[98 TGP TOY]

Thanx for all the suggestions guys. I will be doing these myself, but I have never done brakes before, so it will be a learning experience. I will probably go with either the wagner's or the raybestos. Any suggestions on the install? Any thing to watch out for, or make sure to do? Thanx guys.

 

[LowenhartGTP]

Make sure you apply high temp. brake grease to the backings of the pads. I know Raybestos comes with the grease. I also think it's a good idea to always work with a torque wrench when dealing with automobile components, especially brakes. Which reminds me, when you mount your wheels back on, make sure all the lugs are torqued down to 100 ft. lbs., otherwise, you're asking for warped rotors.

 

[Mike K]

If the price of the upgrade is the only thing holding you back, contact me. I can set you up with the 12" upgrade for less than $100.00 after core IIRC.

 

[rob]

Dont forget to have the rotors turned/cut!!!!!! I use a little locktite (med-low strenth) on the caliper mounting bracket bolts...and torque to spec....

 

[cacicgtp7]

mike, for less than 100 dollars what would that all come w/, if the price is right i'd be interested.

 

[rob]

You'll need the 12" caliper brackets and 12" rotors....Check out the KVR's on 3800performance.com if you interested in an upgrade...I have the cross drilled cadnium plated 12"ers. There nice...They also come in different colors....Silver, gold, red.....ect...Take a look the quality is there...

 

[98 TGP TOY]

Thanx for the install suggestions guys. You have a PM Mike K. I just need to get all these minor annoying sounds taken care of before summer starts. Only thing I want other cars hearing is a my supercharger whine fading away as they look at my stock tips .....