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Old 02-13-2012, 12:02 PM
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26lbs per front rotor for the Akebonos is just too heavy for the performance. IMHO
 
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Old 02-13-2012, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Q8y_drifter
May have been due to uneven pad deposits, which is not uncommon even with the Akebonos.
Here's a comprehensive article I've bookmarked on the issue:

http://www.powerbrake.co.za/download..._01_judder.pdf
 
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
26lbs per front rotor for the Akebonos is just too heavy for the performance. IMHO
you can get the 2 piece rotors from racing brake, but I think they're over 400 EACH
 
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Old 02-13-2012, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se

26lbs per front rotor for the Akebonos is just too heavy for the performance. IMHO
Agreed, and then, to make it even worse, you typically add for heavier wheels and tires required to fit over them.
 
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did you lube all the parts real good with brake grease when you replaced the pads last time? they shouldn't be sweaking at all...
 
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Agreed, and then, to make it even worse, you typically add for heavier wheels and tires required to fit over them.
Solved that problem.
 
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Solved that problem.
Yes, you did!
 
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