New Brake Rotors?
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I am going to replace all for rotors on my 8. I have had 6 studs break in the last 6 months. I don't know if it was because my auto body shop overtightened them, which they did. Or if this is a manufacturers defect. I think it is a combination of the two. The 8's studs are really soft. Anyway instead of fixing the studs again and again I think I will buy new rotors with after market studs. My question is, what do you recommend the best after market rotors are? I like Brembo but I don't want to drop 4 grand on a new brake system. I just want replacement rotors. Any help would be appreciated.
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The studs are pressed in the rotors and it would cost a lot in labor to press them out. I would be better off investing in new rotors and save that much labor.
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Studs are pressed into the hubs.....rear rotors are not even bolted in.....remove the calipers...and they slide right off. Front ones are held on by 2 keeper screws....more to hold the assembly together at the factory than anything else.
So....new hubs....or replace the studs
I know which I'd pick ![Big Grin](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
( check out the prices of the hubs...I think you'll change your mind! )
So....new hubs....or replace the studs
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( check out the prices of the hubs...I think you'll change your mind! )
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