Brake Rotors
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Brake Rotors
I am in dire need of new front brakes, rotors and pads.
I know for a fact that these can not be merely turned, so I need to get new ones.
now, I am on a fixed budget, by fixed, I mean very very cheap.
can I get a real simple pro and con of buying rotors from a junkyard ?
I don't really have the finances to get brand new rotors, so JY rotors are pretty much my only choice....
I know for a fact that these can not be merely turned, so I need to get new ones.
now, I am on a fixed budget, by fixed, I mean very very cheap.
can I get a real simple pro and con of buying rotors from a junkyard ?
I don't really have the finances to get brand new rotors, so JY rotors are pretty much my only choice....
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Junkyard rotors, Pros and Cons.
Pros:
Cheaper than new
Cons:
May need to be turned
May not be any good - may be too thin, may have "hot spots" that can't be turned, may have cracks
Will almost certainly be thinner than new, so they won't last as long as new ones.
For units with the hub/bearings integral - you will have to beat out the old outer races to put your new ones in.
Before you go the junkyard route, look up the prices for new rotors. Find out what it will cost to have used rotors turned. You will need that information to decide if the junkyard price is a good deal or not.
Pros:
Cheaper than new
Cons:
May need to be turned
May not be any good - may be too thin, may have "hot spots" that can't be turned, may have cracks
Will almost certainly be thinner than new, so they won't last as long as new ones.
For units with the hub/bearings integral - you will have to beat out the old outer races to put your new ones in.
Before you go the junkyard route, look up the prices for new rotors. Find out what it will cost to have used rotors turned. You will need that information to decide if the junkyard price is a good deal or not.
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how do I know if I have the hub/bearing unit?
1985, f250 351w, 8500 gvwr
autozone.com has 2 different sets, one for under 8500, and one for over 8500, is that what makes the difference? (sorry for all the questions)
1985, f250 351w, 8500 gvwr
autozone.com has 2 different sets, one for under 8500, and one for over 8500, is that what makes the difference? (sorry for all the questions)
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I believe they are split by 8600 and up or 8600 and down...I could be wrong. It looks like all of these come with the hubs integral, but they are not like unit bearing style hubs of the later Ford trucks.
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so I shouldn't have to worry about bearings when I swap rotors?
and idk about oreily, but the zone splits them at 8500, makes no difference to me though
and idk about oreily, but the zone splits them at 8500, makes no difference to me though
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ok, i just don't want to have to deal with the bearings when replacing the rotors
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My income is at less than 100/month at the moment.
i'm totally screwed right now, because my truck is down.
which means I am now making nothing
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hate to do it, but I might have to beg dad for some money....
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You could always go to the junkyard anyway and have a look around. Sometimes you might get lucky and find a truck that was wrecked with near new rotors on it. I got 2 near brand new guards for mine off a truck that was a total rustbucket. Also once got a complete set of performance springs and suspension bushes that looked like they were put on the car the day it was wrecked. Cost me $100 for $600 worth of gear once I took the brand name stickers off them and played dumb with the attendant.
If you have time rather than money on your side, take a look around, you might find some good bargains.
If you have time rather than money on your side, take a look around, you might find some good bargains.