06-23-2004, 11:40 PM
So, it's less a cosmetic now and more a performance, but whatever.
So after spending what seems like fucking DAYS pounding on goddamn ball joints, I am 25% done:
![[Image: installed_one.jpg]](http://www.imreallybored.com/albums/CaptainHenreh/installed_one.jpg)
*sigh* One down, 3 more to go. I've put off going to Manassas tomorrow morning to help Dave keep from getting arrested, and hopefully finish up.
Here's a comparo of the rotors:
![[Image: rotor_comparo.jpg]](http://www.imreallybored.com/albums/CaptainHenreh/rotor_comparo.jpg)
They don't look really different, but when you see them side-by-side it's a huge difference. And thickness! Wow. That was one of the main reasons I got these. Stopping power is fine with stock brakes....at first. Then they fade like maaaaaad...So these should do much better.
Here's the calipers, if you're interested:
![[Image: caliper_comparo.jpg]](http://www.imreallybored.com/albums/CaptainHenreh/caliper_comparo.jpg)
HOOORAY!
I also learned that you have to push the pistons all the way back in the caliper to get the pad in. I mean...all the way. Way back.
Furthermore, I hope I never have to replace ball joints ever again.
So after spending what seems like fucking DAYS pounding on goddamn ball joints, I am 25% done:
*sigh* One down, 3 more to go. I've put off going to Manassas tomorrow morning to help Dave keep from getting arrested, and hopefully finish up.
Here's a comparo of the rotors:
They don't look really different, but when you see them side-by-side it's a huge difference. And thickness! Wow. That was one of the main reasons I got these. Stopping power is fine with stock brakes....at first. Then they fade like maaaaaad...So these should do much better.
Here's the calipers, if you're interested:
HOOORAY!
I also learned that you have to push the pistons all the way back in the caliper to get the pad in. I mean...all the way. Way back.Furthermore, I hope I never have to replace ball joints ever again.
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442