Replacing Front + Rear Rotors + all pads

[aznacid]

Hey guys,

I have a 2001 Alero GL, 4 Door, 2.4 Cylinder

I'm going to be doing a complete brake replacement on this car, which has roughly 95,000 KM on it

I have a question that will lead to a link to eBay:

The front rotor size stated in the auction seem right, but the rear rotors' size are stated as the same size as the front.

Now, with all OEM hardware, can I make the swap smoothly without having to buy a larger caliper, or will the new larger rear rotors fit snuggly with my stock rear calipers?

I only say this because if you look at the front rotors, and then the back - the front seems a lot bigger/wider than the rear.

This will be my first time changing the brakes as well.

Also, here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...7547&viewitem=

Cheers!

[Airjer_]

The same diameter but the rear is a solid rotor not a vented rotor like the front. As long as they are just a hare under 11" than they will work.

[BNaylor]

I see no issues of the components fitting but your choice of these aftermarket rotors is questionable and the cost is up there for what braking you need, i.e drilled rotors? More susceptible to warpage and cracking. Both front and rear rotors are 10.9" diameter. Also, the rear is a top hat rotor assembly due to the parking brakes. The protective coating is a plus but you can get that on rotors that cost around $50 U.S.D. Raybestos Advanced Technology.

On the pads stick with name brand pads in the ceramic or carbon metallic category. We use Raybestos Advanced Technology rotors and Performance Friction Carbon Metallic pads on our Alero.

[aznacid]

Hey guys,

Thanks for all the info.

The rotor and brake job went well, although the replacing the driver side hub assembly did not turn off my trac off, abs, and service vehicle soon lights.

The rear rotors and front rotors are the same diameter, but the rear are designed differently for the emergency brakes, so I can see why they appear smaller

The vented rotors provide a noticeable even braking feeling
They are also MUCH quieter than the ones that were on the car

Although on a side note, getting the pads on the rear rotors was a tad difficult, which required some hammering and sanding. I think the paint they used added some thickness to the pads. Front ones went on like butter though