Machining Disk Brakes

**Samsonite** · 07-09-2009 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by philby

Hi Folks

I've recently put whacked on some 19" rims on my euro...
All seems to be ok, but recently noticed that my steering wobbles when I put on the brakes.

At first I thought my wheels needs aligning, but then the mechanic says that my disc are slightly warped.

anyone had similar thing happen? Would like to know how much it would cost to machine the discs so I dont get ripped.

I had the same issue with my 2003 CL euro, I had my mechanic machine my breaks and problem solved!!!! not too sure how much it cost me...im thinking around $90...but it fixes the vibration problem

**EG5** · 07-09-2009 08:55 PM

RDA brand new discs is not expensive at all , might aswell buy a new one

**doosra** · 08-09-2009 08:43 AM

Are RDA brakes better than OEM Honda brakes.. ? any idea on cost?

**dtngo** · 08-09-2009 09:53 AM

While were on the topic, how hard is it to replace the pad on the Euro? Easy DIY'er? I had no probs with my previous car, and the Euro may need replacements at the end of year.

**tony1234** · 08-09-2009 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by dtngo

While were on the topic, how hard is it to replace the pad on the Euro? Easy DIY'er? I had no probs with my previous car, and the Euro may need replacements at the end of year.

Front or rear?Front is dead easy.There's a DIY here somewhere.

**sodhi90** · 08-09-2009 06:43 PM

yeah fronts just require 2 bolts to be removed, i think the rears require a special tool to wind in the piston , or you will need to bleed the lines to push the piston back in . correct me if I'm wrong..

**doosra** · 08-09-2009 07:46 PM

if it's that easy to replace the front... i might do it myself.. does anyone have link to DIY?

can someone also advise on the following as i was quoted $180 for pads + fitting which is a bit expensive:

-what brake pads to buy? (good ones and value for money)
-where to buy?
-what is the cost of these?

**Chriskoss** · 08-09-2009 08:02 PM

sounds right to me man, 280 for 4 new pads and machine 4 discs, cant complain

**doosra** · 08-09-2009 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by Chriskoss

sounds right to me man, 280 for 4 new pads and machine 4 discs, cant complain

it's 280 just for the front brake pads and front disc machined.. not all 4.

**aaronng** · 08-09-2009 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by dtngo

While were on the topic, how hard is it to replace the pad on the Euro? Easy DIY'er? I had no probs with my previous car, and the Euro may need replacements at the end of year.

If you have replaced pads on another car before, it'll be the same for the Euro. The rear piston needs to be rotated clockwise while being pushed in.

**fabian0** · 08-09-2009 09:16 PM

my mechanic charged me $17 cash for machining each disc including labour. if u're gonna pay more than $100, i'd suggest like everyone else that you get a pair of slotted discs.