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Replace Rotors... #816796 12/09/03 01:09 AM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 59 Allentown, PA X Xoom_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP Xoom_dup1 CEG\'er X Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 59 Allentown, PA	I took my car into STS the other day because of severe shaking problems. The body and and steering wheel would shake at any speed. A couple hours later they called me back and told me I needed new tires and new rotors. The tires were worn, didnt get new tires but we rotated from front to back and that seemed to mostly fix the shaking problem. They told me the rotors were gettin worn out. they suggested a $250 price tag for rotors and replacement. I was wondering if this was doable at home? I can acquire the rotors I just need to know how difficult if possible the installation is..i'm thinking bearings, rotor removal etc... anyhelp? Xoom ps i will be getting new tires after the snow season is over here in PA '98 Ford Contour Mods: Audio: JVC kdlx-100 4 Pioneers 2-180 and 2- 200 watt speakers Meguiars Car wax http://www.secnut.com

Re: Replace Rotors... #816797 12/09/03 04:59 AM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 750 Nashville, TN T tiv_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er
tiv_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er T Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 750 Nashville, TN	the rotors are easy unless they're rusted onto the hub. the bearings are not. first, you have to pull the steering knucke (it's a LOTS of fun ) then take it to a machine shop to press the old bearings out and the new ones in. with reasonable shadetree mechanic skills and avg. home tools you can easily do the brakes. while doing the bearings, you're gonna accumulate: - reasonable mechanic skills and intimate knowledge of your car's suspension - a large set of different and useful tools T.

Re: Replace Rotors... #816798 12/09/03 05:13 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,957 Houston Texas L lsneo Hard-core CEG'er
lsneo Hard-core CEG'er L Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,957 Houston Texas	rotors are easy. ive never done them, but i needed new ones and my girlfriend showed up to my job took my car and put new rotors and pads on my car. NEED AN SVT REAR BUMPER!!! pm me

Re: Replace Rotors... #816799 12/09/03 10:43 PM
Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,459 Atoka, Oklahoma B bentleywarren_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
bentleywarren_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er B Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,459 Atoka, Oklahoma	Originally posted by lsneo: my girlfriend showed up to my job took my car and put new rotors and pads on my car. Has your girlfriend got a sister? 95 Contour Zetec, ATX (wrecked, sitting in the barn) 95 Mystique Zetec, MTX 2000 Taurus SEL 3.0L Duratec 1994 Crown Victoria LX 4.6 V8 1993 Chevy Silverado 4.3 V6

Re: Replace Rotors... #816800 12/11/03 03:28 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,957 Houston Texas L lsneo Hard-core CEG'er
lsneo Hard-core CEG'er L Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,957 Houston Texas	no. NEED AN SVT REAR BUMPER!!! pm me

Re: Replace Rotors... #816801 12/11/03 06:44 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 194 Tillamook, OR S Sarge43 CEG\'er
Sarge43 CEG\'er S Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 194 Tillamook, OR	Zoom: It's easy as falling off a log. First unbolt the caliper and suspend it out of the way with a piece of clothes hanger. Next if you're still running stock rims check for the clips that are used at the factory to hold the rotors on, if there remove & picth'um. Now remove the old rotor, you might have to whump on them with a rubber mallet to break them free, but they will come off over the lugs. Now clean-up the hub (removed any rust), apply a thin coat of antiseize to the hub face and put on the new rotor. Re move the old pads and carefully push the pistons back into their bores (remove master cylinder cap) and install new pads. Remount the calipers and torque to spec.. Put your wheels back on and enjoy. Sarge43 "00" Tique 2.0L I4 ATX "98" Mustang 3.8L V6 AT The reason there's so much ignorance is that those who have it are so eager to share it.

Re: Replace Rotors... #816802 12/17/03 02:24 AM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 281 Tucson, Arizona S sk8token CEG\'er
sk8token CEG\'er S Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 281 Tucson, Arizona	I would suggest Napa United rotors for your car if u want the highest quality stock replacements. Their pads are good, too. Watch out for rotors made from overseas. 96 Contour GL 2.0L MTX with Early SE 7 spoke wheels, SE sideskirts, Koni Sport Kit 70 Mustang Sportsroof with mild 351W and '01 Mustang GT wheels

Re: Replace Rotors... #816803 12/18/03 03:44 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,975 Ding dong. C Cris'pus Hard-core CEG\'er
Cris'pus Hard-core CEG\'er C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,975 Ding dong.	Originally posted by tiv: the rotors are easy unless they're rusted onto the hub. the bearings are not. first, you have to pull the steering knucke (it's a LOTS of fun ) then take it to a machine shop to press the old bearings out and the new ones in. with reasonable shadetree mechanic skills and avg. home tools you can easily do the brakes. while doing the bearings, you're gonna accumulate: - reasonable mechanic skills and intimate knowledge of your car's suspension - a large set of different and useful tools Originally posted by Sarge43: Zoom: It's easy as falling off a log. First unbolt the caliper and suspend it out of the way with a piece of clothes hanger. Next if you're still running stock rims check for the clips that are used at the factory to hold the rotors on, if there remove & picth'um. Now remove the old rotor, you might have to whump on them with a rubber mallet to break them free, but they will come off over the lugs. Now clean-up the hub (removed any rust), apply a thin coat of antiseize to the hub face and put on the new rotor. Re move the old pads and carefully push the pistons back into their bores (remove master cylinder cap) and install new pads. Remount the calipers and torque to spec.. Put your wheels back on and enjoy. Why is there 2 different ways here? I would agree with Sarge's way, cause why would you need to take of the tie rod and bearings (unless you wanted to repack them)...??? 1992 Ford Escort LX-E -Tracer LTS spoiler -GT Grille

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