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Feb 13, 2012 | 12:02 PM

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Jeff92se

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26lbs per front rotor for the Akebonos is just too heavy for the performance. IMHO

Feb 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

Feb 13, 2012 | 01:17 PM

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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

Feb 13, 2012 | 01:21 PM

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Quote:

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.

Feb 13, 2012 | 01:30 PM

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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...

Feb 13, 2012 | 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vqsmile

Agreed, and then, to make it even worse, you typically add for heavier wheels and tires required to fit over them.

Solved that problem.

Feb 13, 2012 | 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by soundmike

Solved that problem.

Yes, you did!

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