Rotors

truaznflipboi · 10-08-2007, 04:22 PM

How do you change your brake rotors?? Cause my rear brakes locked up on me and have to change it Brake melted on the rotors

TomsMR2 · 10-08-2007, 05:15 PM

i hope you're replacing your caliper too...

unbolt the lower bolt on the caliper and swing the caliper up.. slide it off the top slide. theres 2 17mm headed bolts holding on the caliper bracket, remove those and pull the bracket out of the way. the rotor can now be pulled off. if the rotor is rusted/siezed on, hit it with a hammer a few times until it comes off. easy stuff!

truaznflipboi · 10-08-2007, 06:52 PM

thanks alot. ive unscrewed the bolts off. but the rotors are stuck on there really good. the pins that are in the middle are basically jammed in there.

btw do you or ANYONE know why my brakes enganged on its own? i recently had my brakes chnaged would that be the problem? i googled the problem lastnight other poeple had the smae problem with changing their brake pads. only one was an mr2 the rest are other types of cars

truaznflipboi · 10-08-2007, 06:52 PM

bump ttt

Gairloch · 10-08-2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truaznflipboi

thanks alot. ive unscrewed the bolts off. but the rotors are stuck on there really good. the pins that are in the middle are basically jammed in there.

btw do you or ANYONE know why my brakes enganged on its own? i recently had my brakes chnaged would that be the problem? i googled the problem lastnight other poeple had the smae problem with changing their brake pads. only one was an mr2 the rest are other types of cars

If you just had new pads put in then then this is most likely what happened.

Your calipers probably froze while you had the old worn out pads on there. When the new pads were put in the caliper wasn't able to retract enough to get the pads off of the rotor so they dragged and overheated.

I second what Tom said also. You're going to want to rebuild those calipers if not just replace them.

Oh, if your rotors are stuck then just grab a 3 lb hammer and bang the **** out of them. They'll come off.

runabout93 · 10-08-2007, 09:54 PM

That must have made a nice stink of burning brakes... holy smokes. litterally.

truaznflipboi · 10-08-2007, 11:34 PM

Dude you have no clue That was stanking insane in the cabin At least now i have a gunmetal rim from all that brakedust lol Where is the best place to buy brakes, rotors, and calipers and how much would they be??

MR2TRD1 · 10-09-2007, 12:23 AM

Typically I'd say stay away from knockoff rotors. But look up IROTORS.com I have been using them on my car as well as my moms Acura TL. They are pretty sweet. They start with Brembo blanks and machine them in house to slotted, drilled, or a combination. They also sell Axxis pads which are awesome, but come at a high price of insane amounts of dust! I believe they sell kits including the SS brake lines, but I'd rather buy my lines from someone like Goodridge or Earls (I use Earls personally). Make sure you flush your entire brake system with new fluid then fill it with whatever you want.

Gairloch · 10-09-2007, 12:55 AM

I recommend sticking with NAPA or Checker/Kragen blanks which you can get for ~$20 each.

MR2TRD1 is right; flushing your brake fluid is a very good idea. Once brake fluid has been overheated it overheats again very easily.

truaznflipboi · 10-09-2007, 01:02 AM

I had axxis brakepads when this whole thng happened Before the lockup there were just too much brake dust in the rim and the rotors so i dunno if im getting them again

truaznflipboi · 10-09-2007, 01:04 AM

What place has the best calipers?? And how much are they im pretty sore i just need the back

Gairloch · 10-09-2007, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truaznflipboi

I had axxis brakepads when this whole thng happened Before the lockup there were just too much brake dust in the rim and the rotors so i dunno if im getting them again

The problem was not the pads. Axxis pads are fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by truaznflipboi

What place has the best calipers?? And how much are they im pretty sore i just need the back

Rear calipers are actually kind of expensive new. Here's a guy selling a known good set of used rear calipers. spongebob331133 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Jason.MZW20 · 10-09-2007, 02:58 AM

Use full synthetic brake fluid when you flush out the system.

TomsMR2 · 10-09-2007, 06:54 AM

if a caliper is siezed, you can basically expect your entire brake system to be contaminated, usually VERY contaminated. lots of times the caliper siezes because theres water in the lines. that leads to nasty rust flakes and all sorts of crap. if you're rebuilding yourself (fairly easy!) id suggest you go ahead and rebuild at least both rear calipers.. maybe the fronts too and flush the system out really good.

runabout93 · 10-09-2007, 10:04 AM

So everybody said it....

Rebuild/Replace rear calipers (Buy new rear pads... I've been using Axxis pads with no problems)
Inspect and Rebuild/Replace Front as needed (Buy new pads if needed)
Replace brakelines with SS if you can afford it.
Flush Brake Fluid and replace with full synthetic brake fluid.

If you're on a budget and not racing your mr2, then just go to Autozone or Napa and buy this stuff. They have everything you need from the caliper repair kit to the rotor. I've used Autozone's Duralast brakes before and they work fine, they are cheap, come with shims, brake grease, and a lifetime warranty. I wouldn't worry about spending too much money on the rear for a daily driver. Anyway, shopping locally will save a lot on shipping.

You'll be good to go for a long time and your braking will be top notch.

truaznflipboi · 10-10-2007, 01:05 AM

thank you thank you

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10-08-2007, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
TomsMR2 Formerly Tom Brokaw Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,138 Thanks: 8 Thanked 165 Times in 138 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i hope you're replacing your caliper too... unbolt the lower bolt on the caliper and swing the caliper up.. slide it off the top slide. theres 2 17mm headed bolts holding on the caliper bracket, remove those and pull the bracket out of the way. the rotor can now be pulled off. if the rotor is rusted/siezed on, hit it with a hammer a few times until it comes off. easy stuff!

10-08-2007, 06:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
truaznflipboi Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 178 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	thanks alot. ive unscrewed the bolts off. but the rotors are stuck on there really good. the pins that are in the middle are basically jammed in there. btw do you or ANYONE know why my brakes enganged on its own? i recently had my brakes chnaged would that be the problem? i googled the problem lastnight other poeple had the smae problem with changing their brake pads. only one was an mr2 the rest are other types of cars

10-08-2007, 06:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
truaznflipboi Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 178 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	bump ttt

10-08-2007, 09:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
runabout93 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 365 Thanks: 25 Thanked 22 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	That must have made a nice stink of burning brakes... holy smokes. litterally.

10-08-2007, 11:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
truaznflipboi Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 178 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Dude you have no clue That was stanking insane in the cabin At least now i have a gunmetal rim from all that brakedust lol Where is the best place to buy brakes, rotors, and calipers and how much would they be??

10-09-2007, 12:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
MR2TRD1 pimpin' valet ;-) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,918 Thanks: 1 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts iTrader Rating: (13/100% )	Typically I'd say stay away from knockoff rotors. But look up IROTORS.com I have been using them on my car as well as my moms Acura TL. They are pretty sweet. They start with Brembo blanks and machine them in house to slotted, drilled, or a combination. They also sell Axxis pads which are awesome, but come at a high price of insane amounts of dust! I believe they sell kits including the SS brake lines, but I'd rather buy my lines from someone like Goodridge or Earls (I use Earls personally). Make sure you flush your entire brake system with new fluid then fill it with whatever you want.

10-09-2007, 12:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Gairloch Dreaming of apexes Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,472 Thanks: 115 Thanked 223 Times in 196 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I recommend sticking with NAPA or Checker/Kragen blanks which you can get for ~$20 each. MR2TRD1 is right; flushing your brake fluid is a very good idea. Once brake fluid has been overheated it overheats again very easily.

10-09-2007, 01:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
truaznflipboi Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 178 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I had axxis brakepads when this whole thng happened Before the lockup there were just too much brake dust in the rim and the rotors so i dunno if im getting them again

10-09-2007, 01:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
truaznflipboi Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 178 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	What place has the best calipers?? And how much are they im pretty sore i just need the back

10-09-2007, 02:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jason.MZW20 Torque Me!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 691 Thanks: 9 Thanked 51 Times in 44 Posts Blog Entries: 5 iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Use full synthetic brake fluid when you flush out the system.

10-09-2007, 06:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
TomsMR2 Formerly Tom Brokaw Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,138 Thanks: 8 Thanked 165 Times in 138 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	if a caliper is siezed, you can basically expect your entire brake system to be contaminated, usually VERY contaminated. lots of times the caliper siezes because theres water in the lines. that leads to nasty rust flakes and all sorts of crap. if you're rebuilding yourself (fairly easy!) id suggest you go ahead and rebuild at least both rear calipers.. maybe the fronts too and flush the system out really good.

10-09-2007, 10:04 AM	#15 (permalink)
runabout93 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 365 Thanks: 25 Thanked 22 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	So everybody said it.... Rebuild/Replace rear calipers (Buy new rear pads... I've been using Axxis pads with no problems) Inspect and Rebuild/Replace Front as needed (Buy new pads if needed) Replace brakelines with SS if you can afford it. Flush Brake Fluid and replace with full synthetic brake fluid. If you're on a budget and not racing your mr2, then just go to Autozone or Napa and buy this stuff. They have everything you need from the caliper repair kit to the rotor. I've used Autozone's Duralast brakes before and they work fine, they are cheap, come with shims, brake grease, and a lifetime warranty. I wouldn't worry about spending too much money on the rear for a daily driver. Anyway, shopping locally will save a lot on shipping. You'll be good to go for a long time and your braking will be top notch.

10-10-2007, 01:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
truaznflipboi Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 178 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	thank you thank you