XavierLaFlamme

Also, caution has not been my strong suit in the past! I have misjudged tire wear and belt strength/wear very poorly on my past trip and it bit me pretty hard. --Michael

jstyer

Ya, that was a bit of a debacle... But steel rotors and ceramic brake pads don't really compare to rubber goods.

It's not like a brake rotor is going to unexpectedly start wearing at a super fast rate in the same way that an improperly installed belt, or improperly aligned tire.

Cactus

Take the 9 and have FD do the brakes while you are out there. Whatever car you drive post up pix of the trip.

XavierLaFlamme

That is not a bad idea.

Were I to drive the 911, I would just buy front rotors and pads and change them in my friends driveway when I get to Cali. The fronts are far more grooved and suspect looking than the rears.

Darin is a great guy but I can do them myself and not have to pay labor. I am leaning towards this option right now.

I just need to bite the bullet and spend the vacation money on brakes. That's the tough bit.

Michael

AOW162435

Sounds like a solid plan. These brakes are so easy to work with. Post some pics of your current pads/rotors. Even though you intend to cover 10,000 miles (awesome), very little of that will be spent braking...



Andreas

csmab

Just do it. I have been looking forward to hearing about your next adventure since your last trip.

XavierLaFlamme

I am leaning towards taking the 911 at this point.
On Thursday or Friday I am going to really look it over and get my tools boxed up and spare parts together.
That will be the real test.
Michael

jlivingood

Take the 911. Rotors are no big deal.

1stgear

No matter what you decide, can't wait to see the pics, Michael!