Brembo Rotors and AEM Pads Question!

MyFirst4G · #1 07-09-2002, 01:14 AM

Hey guys, i got this guy who will sell me a pair of Brembo CrossDrilles/Slotted Rotors and AEM Pads for my car Shipped to my door for $174.00. Is this a good deal? What do you guys think? are these rotors and pads good? Please answer soon! Thanks guys!

spy54 · #2 07-09-2002, 02:11 AM

not a killer price but not to bad would get it b/c the rotors are what 100 and the pads are like 60 ands shipping is 10 not that bag i guess and it's a good package

FourthGenHatch · #3 07-09-2002, 02:30 AM

Anyone know a site to get those Brembos that are just like OEM, not slots or holes?

MyFirst4G · #4 07-09-2002, 02:49 AM

Is it hard to install these? does anyone have a write up or something on how to do this?

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FourthGenHatch · #6 07-09-2002, 03:21 AM

Brembos menus are real fucked up. And they only seem to have crossdrilled on it anyway.

But I've replaced pads before and all it is is taking off the wheel then unscrewing on I think 10mm screw on the bottom back of the caliper, then compressing the pads with a C-Clamp, then lifting the Caliper and prying out the pads and then just doing it in reverse.

To get Rotors off I think you do all that and then there are 2 bolts on the Rotor, you take out those 2 bolts and screw them into the other 2 empty holes and it will push the rotor out I think.

civickiller · #7 07-09-2002, 09:17 AM

there are 2 screws taht hold the rotor on, so just unbolt those adn the rotor shoudl come off. becareful not to strip the screw because i did and it was a bithc to get them off. the screws hold the rotor on but they are not really necessary so up to you if you want to put them back or replace them. and becareful not to rip the rubber surround on the caliper because i did that too and it was a bitch to rebuild my calipers.

heres what i did. got a #3 philips head tip, like the kind for drills, then i tapped it in so it kinda fight good and stuck on screw then used a socket then unscrewed it. but you dont really need the screws

4GZChatch · #8 07-09-2002, 12:10 PM

Hey, Here's my $0.02. I have a set of the AEM pads and they rock. These stop harder than any other pads that I have had, EBC and Brembo. They are also a white ceramic pad instead of a black metallic pad, which means that I don't have to deal with the wheel mess anymore. I also like that they are less expensive, if I remember right I paid a lot more for the Brembos and EBC's. I got my pads for about $60 from a local shop. The price on the rotors isn't bad, as I paid about $90 a pair for my last set of brembo's. It is easy to install them, especially on the front. I think my whole brake job took me 45 minutes. If you have any questions, feel free to email me!

FourthGenHatch · #9 07-09-2002, 03:50 PM

Where did you get a $90 set of Brembo Rotors???

jc836 · #10 07-09-2002, 03:54 PM

Happens I have a pair of PLAIN Brembo rotors-brand new in the boxes that fit various Hondas. Drop me an e-mail if interested.

ci5ic · #11 07-09-2002, 06:05 PM

I have a set of Brembo OEM replacement rotors, not cross drilled or anything. I haven't put them on yet, but I was wondering wether this is something I should do myself? I know that I could put them on without any problem, but I'm worried that they might not be straight, and I don't have the micrometer to check this... Any thoughts? I've also got a set of Axxis metal-master pads to go with them...

Oh, and about installing new pads, when you compress the calipers, make sure that your brake fluid resevoir isn't so full that it will overflow when you do this.

jc836 · #12 07-09-2002, 06:30 PM

Brembo rotors are generally fine out of the box. The install is quite simple. Just remove the 2 Phillips head screws using a #3 and an impact tool (Sears sells it with all of the bits).
Be sure to have the mating surfaces as clean as possible so that the new rotrs mount properly. Gently retighten the screws-but they need to be tight. Before final assembly-clean everything you touched with brake cleaner and clean cloths to remove any oils that are on the surfaces of the rotors or pads.
As to setting up the pads in the calipers-YES- get the piston fully retracted into the bore using one of the old pads and a C clamp or piston tool. I have AEM/Nissin pads and like the Axxis are very good and firmer after breakin.
Last, Do the break in very carefully, for about 250 miles, or you can warp the rotors. Use a torque wrench on all of the lug nuts and cross-tighten them to 80ft pounds.

civickiller · #13 07-09-2002, 07:07 PM

i would advise against using an impact gun, if taht what your saying, to easy to strip. just make sure you tap in the philips head to make sure its has a tight fit and wont strip the screws. and if your changing your brake pads i would advise taking off the whole thing, not just the calipers and leaving the brake pads on the car. i left the pads on the car and just took off the caliper and when i put it back on, i broke my piston surround which was a bitch to rebuild my caliper.

like i said before the screws dont need to be replaced because your wheel holds it on just fine. and if you think you need screws then i guess you dont make your wheel tight enough, nah. the previous owner of my car stripped the screws before me too, and it was really hard to replace. but i did replace teh screws on mine just to be safe

jc836 · #14 07-09-2002, 07:43 PM

I was NOT suggesting an impact gun. Rather, there is an impact tool that you use with a hammer to free the screws. This tool is also used for a number of other parts of cars where bolts tend to become rusted or are much too tight for standard drivers..
It is very important that the screws come out cleanly so they can be reinstalled with a screwdriver.
As to impact renches-I agree they are generally a no-no mainly for lug nuts used with alloy wheels and disc brakes-been there and have seen enough ruined rotors and studs.

FourthGenHatch · #15 07-09-2002, 09:34 PM

I just remove the cap to my Brake Fluid Reservoir so if it spills over it won't break any seals or anything.

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