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Date:         Thu, 27 Jul 2000 15:29:28 -0500
Reply-To:     arbosch@ra.rockwell.com
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From:         Alan Bosch <arbosch@ra.rockwell.com>
Subject:      Brake service questions
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One and all,

Need to do a little brake work next weekend and I thought I'd throw this out to the general list:

1) When replacing brake pads and shoes, at what point is it necesary to replace the rotors and drums?

2) When replacing the rotors and/or drums, go with new or or just have the old turned?

3) Good idea to replace the wheel cylinders too, as a matter of course?

4) Heard that stainless steel break lines are the way to go. Is there a kit available? If so, from whom, and how involved is the change over.

5) Any tips in general that the collective wisdom wants to impart?

Thanks for the help.

Alan Bosch & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg) Rochester, NY

"No matter how much Jell-O you put in a swimming pool, you still can't walk on water"


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