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My brakes don't seem to be stopping too well latley. I had to do an emergency stop..they didnt even lock up, and I had my foot burried into the firewall. Think I have bad lines...are messed up rotors? I kno the pads are fine I replaced them a while back...Ohh yeah, whenever it rains out, my rotors get like..a layer of rust on them. Is this normal? Thanks.
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My 1996 Camaro RS <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangkiller311\" target=\"_blank\">www.cardomain.com/id/mustangkiller311</a> \"Its out-dated\"<br />Mods=SLP CAI, 3.42/LSD, 180*, BMR StrutBrace,SLP Take-Off Shocks/Springs, Z28Swaybar, DynomaxSuperTurbo,3in pipes,Catco3in,3in Cutout ThrottleBody Spacer, SolidDriveShaft,NGKplugs, Taylor8mmWires,ZR1 rims, RS Spoiler,WhiteFacedGuages.<br />Stereo= Pioneer DEH-P8400MP, Custom Subthump enclosure, 2 BlouPunkt 12\'s, JL 500/1, Fosgate speakers, 1FaradCap.<p>NEW 1997 FireBird Formula WS6 -
Mine did that too..I went to a brake place and got some new pads and some slotted Rotors put on...Amazing difference... [img]smile.gif[/img]
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When was the last time you changed Brake fluid. Let me guess....never. You should change brake fluid about every 2 years at normal driving. Every year if a lot of hard driving is done.<a href=\"http://www.onid.orst.edu/~waltejam/\" target=\"_blank\">98 Bright Red Camaro</a><br />Too many mods to list....check my websiteComment
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Try changing your brake fluid. You may also need pads, give them a look over.
It's normal for the rotors to get rust on them during the rain. It has to do with the fact that they get hot and the kind of surface they are.
Chris<b>2002 BSM TransAm WS.6 M6</b><br /><b>350rwhp, 365rwtq</b><br /><b>Stock:</b>13.455 @ 105.39 2.129 60\'<br /><b>Mod:</b>12.449 @ 113 1.832 60\'<br /><br /><b>2004 QSM GTO M6</b><br /><b>303rwhp, 329rwtq</b><br />Stock: 13.74 @ 102.14 2.1 60\'<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/silvertaws6\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/silvertaws6</a> <br /><br /><b>1984 Firebird S/E M5</b><br />2.8LComment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by MingisDew31186:
My brakes don't seem to be stopping too well latley. I had to do an emergency stop..they didnt even lock up, and I had my foot burried into the firewall.<hr></blockquote>
they arent supposed to lock up... hence the anti-lock braking system ;)Comment
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Bleed the system and continually filling the master cylinder up so you don't suck air into the brake lines. Flush the system completely with new brake fluid (dot 3), and if your brake problems persist, get the pads replaced.
I have never heard of brake fluid going bad except when left exposed to high moisture areas. I don't know what happens to it, I just know that the brake fluid collects moisture from the air, and it's not good for it.
-Marc
[ May 10, 2003: Message edited by: hockeyman ]</p>sigpicComment
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Would steel lines help at all?My 1996 Camaro RS <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangkiller311\" target=\"_blank\">www.cardomain.com/id/mustangkiller311</a> \"Its out-dated\"<br />Mods=SLP CAI, 3.42/LSD, 180*, BMR StrutBrace,SLP Take-Off Shocks/Springs, Z28Swaybar, DynomaxSuperTurbo,3in pipes,Catco3in,3in Cutout ThrottleBody Spacer, SolidDriveShaft,NGKplugs, Taylor8mmWires,ZR1 rims, RS Spoiler,WhiteFacedGuages.<br />Stereo= Pioneer DEH-P8400MP, Custom Subthump enclosure, 2 BlouPunkt 12\'s, JL 500/1, Fosgate speakers, 1FaradCap.<p>NEW 1997 FireBird Formula WS6Comment
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Don't do steel lines (my opinion).
-Rob<b>97 Camaro 3.8L M5</b><br />Car for sale<a href=\"http://terpmotors.com\" target=\"_blank\">terpmotors.com</a> Terrapin Motorsports! UMCPComment
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For the brake rotors, are our bearings inside the rotor housing? Or is it separate?My 1996 Camaro RS <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangkiller311\" target=\"_blank\">www.cardomain.com/id/mustangkiller311</a> \"Its out-dated\"<br />Mods=SLP CAI, 3.42/LSD, 180*, BMR StrutBrace,SLP Take-Off Shocks/Springs, Z28Swaybar, DynomaxSuperTurbo,3in pipes,Catco3in,3in Cutout ThrottleBody Spacer, SolidDriveShaft,NGKplugs, Taylor8mmWires,ZR1 rims, RS Spoiler,WhiteFacedGuages.<br />Stereo= Pioneer DEH-P8400MP, Custom Subthump enclosure, 2 BlouPunkt 12\'s, JL 500/1, Fosgate speakers, 1FaradCap.<p>NEW 1997 FireBird Formula WS6Comment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by MingisDew31186:
For the brake rotors, are our bearings inside the rotor housing? Or is it separate?<hr></blockquote>
Seperate. The bearings are sealed inside where the spindle is located.
Even the lug studs are not attached to the rotors.
-MarcsigpicComment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Wicked 3800 V6:
Don't do steel lines (my opinion).
-Rob<hr></blockquote>
Why? Not giving you a hard time, just interested in knowing your opinion.
Chris<b>2002 BSM TransAm WS.6 M6</b><br /><b>350rwhp, 365rwtq</b><br /><b>Stock:</b>13.455 @ 105.39 2.129 60\'<br /><b>Mod:</b>12.449 @ 113 1.832 60\'<br /><br /><b>2004 QSM GTO M6</b><br /><b>303rwhp, 329rwtq</b><br />Stock: 13.74 @ 102.14 2.1 60\'<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/silvertaws6\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/silvertaws6</a> <br /><br /><b>1984 Firebird S/E M5</b><br />2.8LComment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by hockeyman:
I have never heard of brake fluid going bad except when left exposed to high moisture areas. I don't know what happens to it, I just know that the brake fluid collects moisture from the air, and it's not good for it.
-Marc
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It becomes compressible when moisture gets in.1999 Pewter Camaro M5<br />Y87 Performance Package, Sport Appearance Package, Diamond Clears<br />Factory SS Hood, Free Ram Air Mod, Whisper Lid w/ K&N Air Filter<br />CarSound Cat 94009, B&B Tri-Flo w/ Quad Tips<br />BMR SFC, BMR STB, KVR Blank Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads<br />Black Painted Calipers w/ CAMARO Decal, 245/50 Dunlop SP Sport 5000<br />20% Rear 35% Side Tint, Red Reflective Inlays, Invincishield<br /><b>Young girls avert their eyes, weak men tremble, Ford dealers faint.</b>Comment
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