The Brake Rotor, Pad, Line, Fluid, and Duct Thread (Evo X)
Feb 14, 2011, 08:04 AM
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So I tried putting EVO VIII ducts on an EVO X. The mounting bolts are larger diameter on the EVO X, and the spacing a little different. BUT - drilling the mounting holes out larger made them work. So although not perfect - they seem to work!
So this is an option for the EVO X guys to look at.
Some photos of the test fitting.
So this is an option for the EVO X guys to look at.
Some photos of the test fitting.
Apr 4, 2011, 07:45 PM
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I was wondering if someone could answer a few questions. I have an Evo X MR and will likely have to change the brakes soon. What options (companies) do I have for the front two-piece rotors? Does just the rotor piece get replaced? I am unfamiliar with this type of design. Also, I'm assuming I can use a standard one piece rotor in the back?
I don't track the car and use mainly for DD and spirited driving. Any suggestions for rotor/pad combo that is of good quality and cost effective?
I don't track the car and use mainly for DD and spirited driving. Any suggestions for rotor/pad combo that is of good quality and cost effective?
Apr 5, 2011, 08:48 AM
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I was wondering if someone could answer a few questions. I have an Evo X MR and will likely have to change the brakes soon. What options (companies) do I have for the front two-piece rotors? Does just the rotor piece get replaced? I am unfamiliar with this type of design. Also, I'm assuming I can use a standard one piece rotor in the back?
I don't track the car and use mainly for DD and spirited driving. Any suggestions for rotor/pad combo that is of good quality and cost effective?
I don't track the car and use mainly for DD and spirited driving. Any suggestions for rotor/pad combo that is of good quality and cost effective?
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Apr 10, 2011, 03:18 PM
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Hi, i am looking into upgrading my brake lines to SS line for track, DD and spirited driving. I would like to know if drving in freezing temp. would be an issue since it is also my DD in the winter. Does anyone have it on their car as DD and live in extreme cold winter area? Thx
Apr 10, 2011, 05:06 PM
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Hi, i am looking into upgrading my brake lines to SS line for track, DD and spirited driving. I would like to know if drving in freezing temp. would be an issue since it is also my DD in the winter. Does anyone have it on their car as DD and live in extreme cold winter area? Thx
Chris
Apr 10, 2011, 05:28 PM
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I looked around some vendors' website and only two companies advertised their product as DOT approved and that's Harmon Motive and WORKS.. I was wondering if other products such as AMS, goodridge and techna-fit are just as good and meet all safety standards?
Apr 11, 2011, 04:26 PM
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In case you didn't get this reading, braided lines will wear out, just different than rubber. The braiding allows tiny bits of dirt/crap to actually rub and wear the rubber that the braiding holds tight. The plastic sheathing design is to minimize that, and maximize the SS lines lifetime. But it's not permanent. I've never had problems with 20 years on rubber lines, so I'll just put another $100 on the 7 year maintenance cost plan
breakdown.
Jul 13, 2011, 07:40 PM
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hi anyone, i just brought the ss brake lines. Wonder should i change it in order or just do it all at same time and how abt the fluid? any procedure and pic would help. plz help!
Jul 13, 2011, 07:50 PM
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Get fluid (Prestone DOT4 is a great/cheap DD fluid) and flush system.
Jul 16, 2011, 12:05 AM
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If my AMS brand blows apart, not only am I damaged, but they'd be out of business FAST -- they live (or die) on their reputation with the tuner aftermarket performance crowd. They fit great, they're covered with a sheath.
In case you didn't get this reading, braided lines will wear out, just different than rubber. The braiding allows tiny bits of dirt/crap to actually rub and wear the rubber that the braiding holds tight. The plastic sheathing design is to minimize that, and maximize the SS lines lifetime. But it's not permanent. I've never had problems with 20 years on rubber lines, so I'll just put another $100 on the 7 year maintenance cost plan
breakdown.
In case you didn't get this reading, braided lines will wear out, just different than rubber. The braiding allows tiny bits of dirt/crap to actually rub and wear the rubber that the braiding holds tight. The plastic sheathing design is to minimize that, and maximize the SS lines lifetime. But it's not permanent. I've never had problems with 20 years on rubber lines, so I'll just put another $100 on the 7 year maintenance cost plan
breakdown.
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Jul 18, 2011, 07:18 PM
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