Opinions on brakes March 29, 2008, 11:41:14 AM Time to change the rotors on my 87 bird. Since it is a rotor/hub assy was curious on you guys opinions on replacing the wheel bearings as well or re using the ones in there now. Not having any problems but figuring since I am already there .. Thanks in advance Quote Selected
Opinions on brakes Reply #1 – March 29, 2008, 11:47:19 AM Look and see how much they are if there under $25 or so replace them. Quote Selected
Opinions on brakes Reply #2 – March 29, 2008, 03:37:59 PM i would base your decision more on mileage and visible wear than the cost of new parts.unless you have done them recently or at least know the last time they were done, i would suggest doin em while you are in there. Quote Selected
Opinions on brakes Reply #3 – March 29, 2008, 06:05:20 PM Quote from: gumby;211505i would base your decision more on mileage and visible wear than the cost of new parts.unless you have done them recently or at least know the last time they were done, i would suggest doin em while you are in there.That was kind of my thinking as well. I got the car with 120k on it and now with 140k I was thinking more preventative than cost. Appreciate the insight guys. Quote Selected
Opinions on brakes Reply #4 – March 29, 2008, 10:29:58 PM rule of thumb is to replace everything you can proportional to how deep you dive into a project.50 bux cost for both sides including wheel seals. Quote Selected
Opinions on brakes Reply #5 – April 19, 2008, 06:30:10 AM Quote from: jcassity;211579rule of thumb is to replace everything you can proportional to how deep you dive into a project.50 bux cost for both sides including wheel seals.100% my thinking as well. If its a wearable part and your taking it off, put a new one on. Espicially something as cheap as bearings and race's. Quote Selected
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