Installed the Akebono brakes - finally
#49
I have the HPS pads & they fit nicely w/o the shims.
I just lubed the backs & dropped them in.
They seem to be fine so far... no squeeling at all.
#51
what kinda wheels do you have. B/c I've been wanting to buy it, but at the same time, my G is my only means of transportation at the moment, so if I were to get a flat on my 20's, I usually use my stock 18 inch wheels as a spare till I can get to the tire shop. And I hear they don't clear the stock 18's
#53
It would have been damn tight trying to fit the shims in there,
there wasn't much extra space.
IDK if the HPS are any thicker than OE or not.
#54
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Ian, if you can still measure the HPS, i can do the same with my un-installed OEM's. I'm still contemplating on whether or not to use the stock pads. The allure of being able to switch pad compounds (from street to all-out race) without having to resurface the rotors has me contemplating going the Carbotech route.
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