UNOHOO

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im changing out my rotors this weekend, anybody got any suggestions or tips for this process?

lexus114

yeah,good luck.

thomas1

Very easy to do, what brand are you using? I have Brembo brand on mine, works great.

UNOHOO

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Gee thanks ryan! Lol

lexus114

hahahaha.......

Lexmex

I saw these (not mine),

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1LTjoQjLKY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEf1wsf-xS8

salimshah

If it is not rusted together, the front rotors would practically fall off when you lift the caliper. If rusted, you may like to use rubber mallet or penetrating oil like liquid wrench and let it soak (overnight if needed) .. patience.

1. Have a string or coat hanger to suspend the calipers.
2. If your rotors are aftermarket or NON OEM. make sure the outer diameter match and the inner diameter are good.

Salim

jimmouse

Just have your tools ready. Apply some RustVeto if you plan to change it again in the future.

Very easy.

TunedRX300

Flush or at least bleed the brake fluid.

UNOHOO

iTrader: (3)

i picked up some by centric, seem to be pretty decent and they have a coating on all non friction sections to prevent rust, dont really have a whole lot of loot to drop into it right now as im working on buying a house before the end of the month

UNOHOO

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really you think i will need to flush or bleed the brakes? why is that? is it going to be more difficult to get the caliper of without doing that?

UNOHOO

iTrader: (3)

right on, thanks lexmex im sure thatll come in handy

UNOHOO

iTrader: (3)

shouldnt the measurements have been done prior to them advertising them as rotors for the rx300? I'll measure them just in case cause now youve got me a little skeptical, have you run into that type of situation before?

thomas1

You should bleed the brakes, but if you suspend the caliper and dont mess with the fluid it will work fine. if you are adding new pads, push the caliper pistons back with a c clamp and piece of wood. Install new rotor, mount caliper and new pads, and push the brake peddle a few times. Just dont break the hydralic line open, that can induce air into the system.

mikey00

You may want to pick up a couple of 8mm x 1.0 pitch bolts ahead of time. There are 2 holes threaded into the rotors to break it free from hub. Works better than beating on it or soaking.