[Shotimes] question about brakes

Ron Porter ronporter@prodigy.net
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 23:05:06 -0400


M/C level doesn't matter. I always fill mine up to the top, as the level
only drops as the pads wear.

AZ rotors are just fine (been running them for years with ZERO issues), but
if by the AZ "cheap" pads you mean the Albanys, those are hardly better than
cutting a hole in the floor and stopping with your feet!! For another $15
you could have gotten PFCMs at AZ, which are far better.

The sound could also be uneven deposits on the rotor (not a surprise with
the Albanys), or uneven pads. A warped rotor can be felt under heavier
braking.

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jason Hartberger
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 10:48 PM
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Subject: [Shotimes] question about brakes


I have a question (as is indicated in the subject) about my brakes... when I

take off from a start, I get this odd rubbing sort of noise from what I 
would assume to be one of the rotors. It only makes this noise once per 
revolution. I'm assuming this means that the rotor's warped, but my question

is - there's quite a bit more fluid in the master cylinder than the 'max' 
line - like half an inch or so - would this affect or cause that symptom? 
will having too much fluid in the cylinder degrade performance? BTW, this is

a result of my last bleeding operation and not paying attention to how much 
fluid was going in... anyway, any advice would be appreciated.

Do the cheap rotors and pads at autozone and whatnot work well enough for a 
while? I just bought a $400 plane ticket and a $1350 ring in preparation for

my upcoming engagement (yeah, you heard me right, shylo), and I have like 
zilcho money for good brakes ATM, and mine are like really shot...

Jason 
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