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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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Is it as easy i tihnk it is... I am going to put on Slotted Rotorworks Rotors, and Hawk pads. I want to change the fluid also. Will it be as easy i think or am i in for a long hall?

What little things should i look out/ worry for
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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its really easy. get a buddy to help and you'll be done in no time. ide recommend the solo bleeders while your down there. and use gloves while working on the rotors and clean EVERYTHING before your done and drive away. you may have to bleed the brakes a few times. i bled mine 3 times. once after break in period, once after some hard ABS stops, then once just for the hell of it
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Ok... THanks alot.. if anyone else has opinions or suggestion please let me know
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http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ds_mwarren.htm
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It's not difficult. When I did my rotors, the hardest part was removing the caliper bolts. Everything else is straightforward. And remember to break in the pads properly.
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Does it matter the brand of break fluid? As long as it dot 3 correct?
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Here is some more info about brake fluid:
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...fluid_1a.shtml

You can upgrade to a DOT4 like ATE Super blue.
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Originally Posted by Intense
Is it as easy i tihnk it is... I am going to put on Slotted Rotorworks Rotors, and Hawk pads. I want to change the fluid also. Will it be as easy i think or am i in for a long hall?

What little things should i look out/ worry for
Its very easy. Instructions are on installuniversity.com

BTW, you spelled retarded wrong in your sig.... you might want to fix that if you want your Honda statement to sound more effective
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BTW, you spelled retarded wrong in your sig.... you might want to fix that if you want your Honda statement to sound more effective
That's O.K., he also mispelled "you're".
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Originally Posted by koolaid_kid
That's O.K., he also mispelled "you're".
And breaks should be brakes.
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I wouldnt waste your money on the solo bleeders, after a while the spring dies and they dont work as well anymore.
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