Got My EradiSpeed Front Rotors
#16
01-25-2007, 03:26 PM
Originally Posted by mwdhand
Hate to bump an old thread like this, but where's the review on these brakes now that you've had them for a while?
Also, will these things work with the 18" spare that comes with trucks that have 20's?
Thanks
Also, will these things work with the 18" spare that comes with trucks that have 20's?
Thanks
I don't think the 18" spare will work up front. So If I get a flat up front I'll just have to change two tires. A little more work. I wonder what a 20" spare would cost?
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02-13-2007, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MeanGene
What I didn't realize and Baer doesn’t advertise well is what you get for your money. I talked with one of the technicians at Baer for a while and found out why it cost so much money compared to other brake rotor replacement kits. The stock rotors that come on our 2004+ F150's are one piece units that include the hub and wheel bearings. To make large, replaceable rotors and make them out of different (better) materials, they needed to be made in a two piece configuration rather than one big piece of cast iron. Because the wheel bearings are not sold separately you will need to press them out of your old hub and into the new Bear unit. Here are some pictures of the whole kit so you can see all that you get for your $600.00 and something dollars.
I won't be installing them for a couple of weeks, but I'll be sure to post my experiences then.
I won't be installing them for a couple of weeks, but I'll be sure to post my experiences then.
$600 & some change??? Where did you get them from?? The 4x2's kit I've found are $800+. (part# 2261029)
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02-26-2007, 09:56 AM
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Wonder what the difference is between the 4x4 kit and the 4x2 kit???? Anyone know if the 4x4 parts OEM parts could be adapted to the 4x2 to just purchase the 4x4 kit and save a $100 or so between the two kits??
P.S. I also found the kit for a little cheaper........$800 something...http://www.performancecenter.com/pro...ORD/2004/F-150
Thanks
Andy
P.S. I also found the kit for a little cheaper........$800 something...http://www.performancecenter.com/pro...ORD/2004/F-150
Thanks
Andy
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#21
02-27-2007, 12:20 AM
Originally Posted by Quickerthanu
Wonder what the difference is between the 4x4 kit and the 4x2 kit???? Anyone know if the 4x4 parts OEM parts could be adapted to the 4x2 to just purchase the 4x4 kit and save a $100 or so between the two kits??
Thanks
Andy
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Andy
No, they cannot be adapted.
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Hmm I`m suprised these work better. There`s more inertia to stop, and the braking surface area is the same since bigger or better calipers aren`t used...
I would think it would be a purely cosmetic mod.
Bear does make some really great stuff thou.. I had the 2 piece rotors on my Firehawk, they were a very quality piece.
The mushy feel of the F-150 brakes is kinda bad.. I~m hoping some braided steel lines will solve that?
I would think it would be a purely cosmetic mod.
Bear does make some really great stuff thou.. I had the 2 piece rotors on my Firehawk, they were a very quality piece.
The mushy feel of the F-150 brakes is kinda bad.. I~m hoping some braided steel lines will solve that?
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02-28-2007, 10:27 PM
Originally Posted by Dan99Hawk
Hmm I`m suprised these work better. There`s more inertia to stop, and the braking surface area is the same since bigger or better calipers aren`t used...
I would think it would be a purely cosmetic mod.
Bear does make some really great stuff thou.. I had the 2 piece rotors on my Firehawk, they were a very quality piece.
The mushy feel of the F-150 brakes is kinda bad.. I~m hoping some braided steel lines will solve that?
I would think it would be a purely cosmetic mod.
Bear does make some really great stuff thou.. I had the 2 piece rotors on my Firehawk, they were a very quality piece.
The mushy feel of the F-150 brakes is kinda bad.. I~m hoping some braided steel lines will solve that?
#28
03-01-2007, 09:33 PM
Originally Posted by latinosgt
MeanGene:
Where id you get your Russell SS brake lines and what was the cost? You do the job yourself?
Where id you get your Russell SS brake lines and what was the cost? You do the job yourself?
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03-01-2007, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by MeanGene
Yes, but because the rotors are two inches larger in diameter then stock they are clamping down on the rotor an inch further away providing the caliper a greater mechanical advantage and although there isn't any more pad surface area there is more surface area for the pad to use. I also installed Russell SS brake lines which provide a better feel.
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Try this site to order Baer Brakes..... they have good prices and the guy is very knowledgable.
www.driverzinc.com
www.driverzinc.com