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[IllusionX90]

So here goes, I have a nasty squeaking from my back left wheel and not really knowing the history of the car I'm going to say it's the brakes, being as though it only happens when I brake, or after... I don't want to just bring it to a mechanic and have them throw anything on there so I need you guys to recommend me good but relatively cheap parts. I honestly have no idea what I need, the only car I've ever done brakes on was my 1986 Camaro, so can someone recommend, I'd like to do all the way around although the prevoius owner said the front pads were done, if anything I'll just do the backs now. Do I need rotor, discs, calipers? I'm kind of new to this whole thing. I'd appriciate the help very much.

Thanks, Mike

 

[WeaselHack]

You have some options when it comes to doing the brakes on our cars. Depending on your performance goals, now might be a good time to consider upgrading to 93+ calipers (dual piston) - you can find them used at your local junk yard or I'm sure mitsubishigraveyard.com can get them for you as well.

If you decide not to do the dual piston caliper upgrades you still have some options. Chances are your calipers don't need to be rebuilt/replaced but until you dive into the break job you won't know. Going the cheap route, you can get replacement rotors and pads from your local parts store (AutoZone offers a lifetime warranty). You can source slotted or cross drilled rotors from many of the supporting vendors of this site along with hi perf pads – both the composite and metallic type.

Anyhow, the install is very straight forward. Remove the wheel, loosen some bolts, swing the caliper out of the way, remove the rotor & pads, push the piston back using a c-clamp or similar tool, install new parts and let her rip.

 

[ktowntalon]

If your getting new brakes you could get drilled and slotted rotors from ebay. I got a set and they are zinc coated so they don't rust. They are amazing! I love them. If you are going to get the dual piston upgrade just make sure you tell the dealer. A buddy of mine has a 92 talon tsi and he got the same rotors i got just with the larger dual piston caliper. He loves them as well. I got mine for only $75 +like 20 shipping. My buddy spent only like $100 all together. Pretty damn good deal for drilled and slotted w/ a zinc coating. Good luck.
ktowntalon

 

[theycallmedalgo]

ebay is your friend on this one. You can either go the dual piston route, drill/slotted rotors with new pads, or oem replacement rotors with ceramic, metallic, or composite pads. Either way you'll have a solid brake setup.

Just search around before you buy anything because the last thing you want to do is find the same setup a lot cheaper somewhere else.

Good luck

 

[Dream On]

Maybe nobody read anything you were saying, so here goes. The dual piston upgrade they are talking about is for the FRONT brakes, not the rears. For yours, I would just take the rear wheels off, then undo the ebrake cable, and the bolts holding on the caliper and check the pads. If they look bad, get new ones. Same for the rotors. If the car is shaking when braking, then they're warped. If not, just check for any grooves in the rotors. The rear calipers on the 1gs are known to seize up. I just replaced mine with around 135k miles. They may be good though, just check to make sure that the part of the caliper that houses the brake pads will slide on the sliders. If it does, then just add some more brake lubricant in there and twist the pistons back in. You can either use pliers (which has never worked for me) or rent a tool from autozone which will screw back in the pistons. Don't use a C-clamp, they won't go back in that way and it will probably mess something up. As for what to put in there, I would just put in some cheap Autozone rotors and some decent pads. You can do whatever you want though, just keep the goals for the car in mind when buying stuff.

 

[evilredGS]

Try to keep from using cheaper metallic pads if you can. They make a lot of dust and tend to squeak when its damp outside (until they warm up a bit). Your calipers are probably fine... but I would get some brake cleaner and engine paint. It never hurts to have clean, fresh looking calipers.

As far as rotors go, I would buy a set of the drilled and slotted ones on ebay. More preferably, the zinc coated ones. Moving back to the pads, if you do develop a squeaky brake pad (that isnt worn), AutoZone has a product available that is similar to epoxy.. but if fills in some of the pores. I got bored and tried it on one of my dad's farm trucks and it worked pretty well.

 

[IllusionX90]

I believe I have drilled and slotted, and the car does sort of shake when I brake, so I'm looking for Drill and Slotted rotors and new pads from Autozone or Pepboys, so my question is should I just let my mechanic take care of it, or I should be able to do it?

 

[crazy_skier]

if you want some really good pads to go in on your new brake job look into the ebc red and green I personally am getting reds when I need new pads but we'll see maybe I will change my mind somehow

 

[Pro3racer]

Why waste your money on drilling and slutted rotors? Just buy stock rotors and save your money. For the rears, check them first before buying new calipers, twist the piston in and out. If they(or one) is frozen, replace them both with OEM calipers. For the front, do the same, replace them with stock calipers if you don't race your car(i'm tallking autocross and road race), or if you do race, then with the dual piston 93-94 calipers. If you go the duel piston route, then go to a junkyard and find the mounting bracket and remember that any brakes you now buy for the front must be for a 93-94 talon. For pads, once again, if you just drive your car on the street, then go with regular pads. If you do anything more, than i highly recomment hawk pads, just look them up and find what type you need for what you are doing. Also, flush your old brake fluid and put new stuff in.

 

[Dream On]

Do it yourself. Brakes are about the easiest thing to do on a car, and require very few tools.

 

[v2ner]

I'd recommend Powerslot slotted rotors with either Akebono ceramic pads or Red stuff pads.

 

[ktowntalon]

I'd get ceramic pads. the only down is they might squeak every once and a while. I'd go with the drilled and slotted. They can be just as much if not cheaper that oem ones on ebay. And like Dream On said they really are about the easiest thing to do.
ktowntalon

 

[v2ner]

Maybe dimpled but not drilled as they tend to crack on serious applications.

 

[theycallmedalgo]

Not trying to hijack here, but I got akebono and satified pads (both Ceramic) and brembo OEM replacements...will these work well? not squeak?

And do all drilled rotors really crack? I was worried about that so I bought OEM ones instead; Is it true though?

And is a c-clamp sufficient for a brake install?

thanks

 

[Hideki]

ebay drilled rotors are junk if your serious about performance. The only "good" drilled rotors on Porsche's are good because they are cast with the holes already. Drilling the rotor ruins their integrity and they'll just warp when they get hot. Slotted rotors on the other hand won't warp as easy (as drilled) and they'll clean and cool your pads. But, the only reason I'd install slotted rotors in the rear would be to match my front brakes

 

[v2ner]

Not trying to hijack here, but I got akebono and satified pads (both Ceramic) and brembo OEM replacements...will these work well? not squeak?

And do all drilled rotors really crack? I was worried about that so I bought OEM ones instead; Is it true though?

And is a c-clamp sufficient for a brake install?

thanks

Yes, they do crack...on serious applications. Akebono ceramic pads never squeeked on me, maybe the guy was talking about how they sound when you brake. The setup should be fine. C-clamps are great for an install....you might also need a hammer/rubber mallet depending on how old your rotors are. Gotta love the no brake dust on my shiny rims.