need brake calipers/pads

[Chet Mo and the Camaro]

my brake pads are worn bad and i need some new ones what brand should i go with (ceramic,or what). Also does anyone sell sets were u can buy brake calipers with pads in them already i need some help with this please if anyone knows also price range would be greatly appreciated. Also how do i get my list of options that i have for my car under the post

[FunkZ]

You only need to replace or rebuild the calipers if one is seized.

[Chet Mo and the Camaro]

what does all that mean i am unfamiliar with this stuff

[terminaldegree]

Look, don't just go replacing the calipers unless something is wrong with the calipers. [pulls to one side, etc.]

In order of cost:
Replace pads
Replace pads + turn rotors [if thick enough]
Replace pads + replace rotors
All of the above + replacing/rebuilding calipers

Most people with low mileage or newish rotors can get away with the second option. Most everyone else does the third option. Only do the last one if you think there's something wrong with your calipers. That way involves having to bleed the brake system as well.

It would help us if you described your problem in some detail, and how you plan to use the car [DD, street, track]. Punctuation helps too...

[HBHRacing]

you can get "loaded caliper" which are calipers with pads already on them from any parts store

[hockeyman]

There are tons of calipers on ebay, but you're probably better off rebuilding the ones that are on your car rather than replacing them. Look here: http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...er_rebuild.htm
It really isn't that hard if you have the proper tools, and the experience is good too. It's good to do stuff like this yourself so when problems arise later on, you're one step ahead of the game.

As for brakes, I have ceramics all around and I love them! Basically zero brake dust, and no squeals...ever!

[Chet Mo and the Camaro]

is what it is they are starting to squeek really bad i live down a ver curvy road lots of braking. the brakes still work fine. so is what i think is the problem is just the pads i am goin to replace the front (ceramic) cause the ones that are on there now throw dust all over my rims.Does this sound like the right solution am i making the right choice or do i need to do something else. Also i have Minor vibration under HARD braking

[ka50]

well, I hope you read how brakes work first if you plan on doing your own work...

sqeeking means they are worn and soon will stop working complitely and you will destroy the rotor from metal-to-metal contact... can also be sqeeky compound or pads glazed over

vibration means warped rotors/tires out of balance

I have hawk hps... they are kinda ****ty (but bearable) when cold, but after they heat up or under high speed or hardcore braking they just grip like claws and reduce speed without locking up the tires... they are expensive though

[hockeyman]

Originally posted by ka50:
I have hawk hps... they are kinda ****ty (but bearable) when cold, but after they heat up or under high speed or hardcore braking they just grip like claws and reduce speed without locking up the tires... they are expensive though

I had hawk hps's too. They were decent brakes, but they threw off lots'o dust! I couldn't drive my clean car to the store without my rims getting black (it wasn't that bad, but never-the-less). On the tirerack website it's stated that there would be a decrease in brakedust with hawks pads, but it turns out it was just the opposite.

[Ian]

Originally posted by hockeyman:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by ka50:
I have hawk hps... they are kinda ****ty (but bearable) when cold, but after they heat up or under high speed or hardcore braking they just grip like claws and reduce speed without locking up the tires... they are expensive though

I had hawk hps's too. They were decent brakes, but they threw off lots'o dust! I couldn't drive my clean car to the store without my rims getting black (it wasn't that bad, but never-the-less). On the tirerack website it's stated that there would be a decrease in brakedust with hawks pads, but it turns out it was just the opposite. </font>[/QUOTE]Same thing with KVR's Carbon Fibre pads. Yea, they stop great, but the dust is the same as the stockers

[Chet Mo and the Camaro]

thanks guys i bought some morse ceramic brake pads from auto zone i hope they are good enough i good friend of mine is going to put them on for me he know alot about that stuff. thanks for the help though i really hope they dont put a lot of brake dust on my rims cause i cant keep mine clean.

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

Originally posted by hockeyman:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by ka50:
I have hawk hps... they are kinda ****ty (but bearable) when cold, but after they heat up or under high speed or hardcore braking they just grip like claws and reduce speed without locking up the tires... they are expensive though

I had hawk hps's too. They were decent brakes, but they threw off lots'o dust! I couldn't drive my clean car to the store without my rims getting black (it wasn't that bad, but never-the-less). On the tirerack website it's stated that there would be a decrease in brakedust with hawks pads, but it turns out it was just the opposite. </font>[/QUOTE]wierd i have not got any dust from mine maybe its the cross drill/slotted rotors?
ill keep a eye on them though

[bu-bye]

Originally posted by Chet Mo and the Camaro:
thanks guys i bought some morse ceramic brake pads from auto zone i hope they are good enough i good friend of mine is going to put them on for me he know alot about that stuff. thanks for the help though i really hope they dont put a lot of brake dust on my rims cause i cant keep mine clean.

No the ceramic pads are great. little to no dust. I still have to get the buildup off from the last pads I had (stupid POS's). Ceraminc is the way to go. Go here to see how to change them out...


http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ds_mwarren.htm

Do the work yourself and have your friend watch/help.

Give a man a fish and you feed him for the day. Teach him to fish and he eats for a lifetime. ;)

[ October 07, 2004, 08:06 PM: Message edited by: bu-bye ]

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

Originally posted by bu-bye:

Give a man a fish and you feed him for the day. Teach him to fish and he eats for a lifetime. ;)

with my luck fishing i'd die anyway