joeshmoe wrote:
> I could use some advice for my 2004 Accord EX V6. The front rotors are
> warped and I just moved to Colorado so I drive occasionally in the mountains
> and want to replace everything. Also, the brakes are pretty touchy and grab
> pretty bad when cold.
read this before you mess with the rotors.
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.honda/msg/923db47e98d492d3
a little antiseize and a scraper are your friends.
>
> Everything is original so far. What I'm thinking of using is Brembo
> replacement rotors and Akebono ProACT Ceramic pads for the front.
use honda oem pads. great fade resistance, minimal dust, kind to
rotors... they even come with lube and squeal shims...
> I was
> going to try to remove the glaze from the rear rotors and clean and re-use
> the original pads on the rear.
again, use new oem. if the disks really are glazed, drive with the hand
brake on for a little bit and get them hot - see if that helps.
>
> Any ideas? Does this sound like a good combination?
>
> Thanks.
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