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Old 08-20-2012, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by dantzig
It only takes one to cause a failure. Fatigue crack growth rate in metals is typically proportional to crack length raised to the 3/2 to 5/2 power. So big cracks grow much faster than smaller ones.

Risk to reward ratio doesn't seem very favorable to me. YMMV...

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It's like a set of used tyres. It's not fun using them if after every run you have to wonder if there is enough life left in them to survive another run. Better to have peace of mind on the track.
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Old 08-20-2012, 07:51 AM
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Is there a do-it-yourself brake rotor and brake pad replacement thread on here somewhere?
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Old 08-20-2012, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Ajjra
Is there a do-it-yourself brake rotor and brake pad replacement thread on here somewhere?
Lots of them

It is super simple
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Old 08-20-2012, 11:07 AM
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Big fan of the AP rotors here and can testify that the wear appears to be better than OEM's. On the rears, I still run OEM stuff as they last a LONG time.
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Old 08-20-2012, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ATL Fahrer
Big fan of the AP rotors here and can testify that the wear appears to be better than OEM's. On the rears, I still run OEM stuff as they last a LONG time.
I thought to be part of DE Cup you had to run PFC rotors and pads? No? I guess mods in GT3 DE Cup really are unlimited.
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Better safe than sorry. Change them. I have a friend new OEM set stock below cost if you are interested.. He went to Giro Disc
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Old 08-20-2012, 02:08 PM
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Better safe than sorry. Change them. I have a friend with a new OEM set stock below cost if you are interested.. He went to Giro Disc
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Old 08-20-2012, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Gofishracing
Better safe than sorry. Change them. I have a friend new OEM set stock below cost if you are interested.. He went to Giro Disc
PM me price

Im most interested in the rears
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Originally Posted by Gofishracing
Better safe than sorry. Change them. I have a friend with a new OEM set stock below cost if you are interested.. He went to Giro Disc
PM me price also, please. I'm looking for new fronts (OEM rotors and pads).
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I'll pay $1.00 more then Izzone or Erik for the rears.
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Old 08-22-2012, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Izzone
Lots of them

It is super simple
Can you send me a link? I'm trying to find a post with the torque specs, etc..
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Caliper bolts is 63 ft lb
Front tension clip pin bolt is 23 ft lb
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Originally Posted by drl
Front tension clip pin bolt is 23 ft lb
Which one is that?

Is that the one holding the brake pads?
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Originally Posted by drl
Caliper bolts is 63 ft lb
Front tension clip pin bolt is 23 ft lb

Which tools will I need when I get in there? Are these standard hex bolts and do you know how many mm if so?

Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by ir_fuel
Which one is that?

Is that the one holding the brake pads?
Yep
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