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Old 07-05-2005, 05:40 AM   #1
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My mechanics says my rotors wil have to be changed next time around... I'm going with Zimmerman cross drilled. Not expensive, no caliper exchanges to do, same brake pads type will be used (Textar) and braking should improve with the gas release and cooling the drilled rotors provide.
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Old 07-05-2005, 06:45 AM   #2
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Not sure why you would trust used brake parts, I know I would not!

Just a preference issue I guess!
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Old 07-05-2005, 06:46 AM   #3
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BTW-If you don't mind driving an hour or so each way, I have an excellent brake man here in Carlsbad. I can also get you an attractive price.

Let me know.
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Old 07-05-2005, 07:33 AM   #4
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Richard, I think you misunderstood my post. I would be using NEW Textar pads that are identical to the ones I have on the car now... I like the brand. New rotors always deserve new pads...
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Old 07-05-2005, 07:55 AM   #5
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Mid-America has the Zimmerman rotors. http://www.tweeks.com/shop?frame=8.2298

If you find a slightly better price ask for me and I will match it for you.
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Old 07-05-2005, 08:33 AM   #6
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Tirerack has some good rotors listed. They are slotted instead of cross-drilled so you won't get the cracking. They have one that's Cryogenically frozen for greater durability and they don't cost a fortune.
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Sounds good guys. Thanks very much.

BruceLEE, thanks for your offer. However, I plan on installing them myself, so I don't think I will need your brake guy, unless his parts are cheap!

I found some crossdrilled Zimmermans for ~$110 each FREE SHIPPING. Also, I'm going with Hawk HPS brake pads for about $104 each set for F & R. FREE SHIPPING also. total of about $650 or something.
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Old 07-05-2005, 04:53 PM   #8
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check ebay, send you a link for example, 4 for 304$+50$s/h+choose color
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33564&item=7983650786&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
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