brake rotors

[firemanshawn]

Hay fellas. where is a good place to get new brake rotors for my 97 4 X 4. Also what is the size of the big ol nut I need to take off to get to the rotors? Thanks

 

[illflem]

Brembo rotors from tirerack.com are high quality with a price you can't beat-

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brembo/index.jsp

 

[B KIRK]

Avoid Brakes R us.

They handle EBC slotted and dimpled rotors.

Worse customer service I ever had.

Lousy products.



Brad

 

[TFabian]

The front axle nut is 1 11/16". Mine were on really tight. You will also need to pull the hub/bearing assembly off to get the rotors off. I recommend having at least a 5 pound slide hammer. I just rebuilt the front end on my 96. It was a two day job due to the difficulty in getting the hubs off, especially the passenger side. I went with the EGR slotted rotors and carbon kevlar pads with SS brake lines.

 

[firemanshawn]

Thanks for the info fellas. Lots of help... .....

 

[John]

Originally posted by TFabian

recommend having at least a 5 pound slide hammer

Personally, I used a 3-legged puller (although a 4-legged one would be better with an 8-stud configuration), as I believe it is less likely to damage the bearing/hub assembly. I read of bearing/hub separation using a slide hammer (probably due to severe shock loading). I also believe it is worthwhile to use a penetrating oil (spray is preferable) ahead of time to aid in hub/bearing removal from the axle splines. [JMO]



I also went with the EGR slotted rotors, carbon/Kevlar pads and Teflon/Kevlar/stainless steel brake hoses.