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Old 15-02-2007, 11:36 PM   #1
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im going to be changing my brakes tomorow(fairmont ii) and i wanted to know if its a big job?(ive only ever changed my fairmont efs brakes and all went well.)
any know of a good brand, i dont care if their good, i just want them to be long lasting
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Old 16-02-2007, 02:32 AM   #2
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your talking about pads right?? and if so its quitea straight forward job
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Old 16-02-2007, 07:41 PM   #3
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Dont change the pads without getting the rotors skimmed at the same time
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Old 16-02-2007, 08:35 PM   #4
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Use either genuine Ford pads or Bendix pads. The cheaper ones can squeal. Get the rotors machined and make sure the caliper slides move freely.
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Old 16-02-2007, 08:47 PM   #5
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i changed the pads to some cheap brand, their ok though.
i didnt get the rotors machined, but everything seems good
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