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Old 09-06-07, 12:42 AM
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Default Newb Quest: Front rotors on rear?

Well i recently went to a shop to get my brakes done. I couldnt order parts online cause i had a trip coming up (labor day weekend) so i just took it to a shop to change the brakes. Four generic pads and raybestos rotors up front. However, the squealing is still coming, i believe its from the rear. Would it be possible to put the front rotors on on the back, and buy some new ones for the front? Or are the rotors too big?
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The front and rear rotors are not interchangeable at all. If the rear rotors were not resurfaced that's your likely culprit.
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thanks for the quick response. No i do not beleive they were resurfaced. guess i gotta buy some rear rotors too
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Resurfacing is about $15 each, new ones,what ?~$60+ each.
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Always resurface before buying a new one, they will tell you if you're going over regulation and force you to buy a new one. Until then, resurface!
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