Originally posted by sammy:
I am replacing the front rotors (260mm) on my 1997 contour and I am planning to order them from BAT. Has anyone used the "econo rotors" fron BAT. Is it worth the extra cost for the more expensive EBC rotors (about $34 total for two)?

Like all of us my funds are limited and I'm trying to make sure I have enough to buy all my christmas presents without using the credit card too much I plan to pair the rotors with the Mintek A/F pads.

I also notice that BAT sells replacement pins, bushings, and springs for the front calipers. Do these generally need to be replaced or is this more of a "nice to have"?

I do not race the car. I usually drive around 75mph on highways and slower around the city so I am looking for a good low temp street configuration.

I also plan to replace the rear drum brakes and flush the brake fluid as it's been a couple of years - shame on me.

Thanks




What size are your rear drums? BAT offers a 4-corner kit for the 8" drum-equipped cars. (95, 96, and some 97 year cars).

It's $115 for the premium rotors, Mintex A/F pads, and Raybestos shoes. Darn good deal, if you ask me, and if it works for you.

I bought their 4-disc brake kit for $189, and I've been more than pleased with it. Proper rotor seasoning and pad bedding is a must, but I've had no "warping" or other issues, and I'm a pretty aggressive driver. Unfortunately, I can't speak for the Econos.

I don't know how many miles you have, but on the front caliper, I would replace the caliper slide pin bushings, for sure. The pins, I was able to clean off real well and then relubricate, and the springs were still fine. The judder I was getting before the job disappeared, which I'm pretty sure can be attributed to the bushings.

HTH.

Function before fashion. '96 Contour SE "Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998