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mnjeepmale

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1k?! That sounds pricey. Can you turn a wrench?

My wife can change brake pads and rotors.


You should be able to change to two pot rear rotors. The brackets may be different, so you'll likely need to be sure that they come with them (most do).

Whats wrong with your rear calipers that they need to be changed?

You can install:

XL rear brakes those should be 2 pot calipers
NNBS front brakes for bigger rotors and calipers.

For less than 1k no problem.

I'm going to try posting again. When I post in threads it say's it needs approval from moderator then they delete my posts. Not sure why.

Yes I know how to turn a wrench. I did the brakes on my other car last year.

The 1K is for parts and labor. They said I need rear calipers as they are seized up.
So I'm going to buy the parts and do it on my own. Suggestions on rear two pin calipers that won't cost a lot? I'm also looking at this package - http://www.jegs.com/i/Power+Stop/419/K2010/10002/-1
 

TheAutumnWind

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I know how to change my brakes. That's not a problem. 1K is for parts and labor. No way I want to dish out 1K for brakes.

So I have sent Rookie an email to get prices. I'm also looking at this package
http://www.jegs.com/i/Power+Stop/419/K2010/10002/-1

What is suggested for calipers?

I posted a picture with part numbers. There are front and rear calipers on it.

They are loaded so they come with brake pads, but the powerstop pads may be a bit better.

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These are all semi loaded (no pads)

Single piston (no limited slip):
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2036510&cc=1371585&jnid=641&jpid=45

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2038468&cc=1371585&jnid=641&jpid=46

Dual piston and powercoated:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=4491078&cc=1371585&jnid=641&jpid=53

Dual piston no powercoat:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2042454&cc=1371585&jnid=641&jpid=56
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2036460&cc=1371585&jnid=641&jpid=57

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I know how to change my brakes. That's not a problem. 1K is for parts and labor. No way I want to dish out 1K for brakes.

Yeah 1k for brakes is astronomical.
 

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Get powder coated if you can. If not paint them with poor 15 before you install.
 

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