> -----Original Message-----
> On another note there is always a lot of talk about brakes but it seems
> almost none for the Gen II's. What are you guys running for front rotors
> and pads on a Gen II? I am looking for good brakes since the last set
> warped after only 25K on them. I also can tell that I have a caliper
> dragging a little (which I know contributed to the warping) that I have
> to either replace or rebuild. Any recommendations there?
>
> Jeff Durling
Raybestos rotors and Raybestos PG Plus pads on my '92. Stops time after
time from 100+ mph and work great on the street. No squeal, next to no
dust.
The solution to sticking calipers is actually easy and dirt cheap. The FSM
calls for lubricating the ramps the caliper slides on with multi-purpose
grease. However, that stuff melts and/or washes away until you have metal
to metal contact and rust. A better product is anti-seize lubricant. A
good wire brushing of the contact areas and a very thin application of
anti-seize (which doesn't melt or wash away easily) will last a long time.
For a daily driver, once or twice a year should be sufficient. Just look at
them once in awhile.
No need to disconnect any brake lines, just remove the caliper, observe the
contact points between the brake pad ears and any other areas that move
during brake application and clean and lube them. If your caliper is
attached by two pins going through rubber bushings, clean the pins and lube
them with silicone grease. Do not over tighten or strip those pins and
you'll be good to go.
RayB
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