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  • does it reqquire machine to install front rotors?

    i was wondering cause where i weld my muffler, the mechanic seen the festiva front brakes and said it required mechine to take the rotors out and install new ones. i looked at him like hmm ... he charging me 200 dollars just because he thinks they require mechine to install them. i dont think it doesbut those anyone have a write up on how to install and take out it would help alot thanks!

  • #2
    bhazard, I think he needs your personnal attention!
    '93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
    '93 White B6 swap thanks to Skeeters Keeper
    '92 Aqua parts Car
    '93 Turquoise 5spd 137K
    '90 White LX Thanks to FB71

    "Your God of repentance will not save you.
    Your holy ghost will not save you.
    Your God plutonium will not save you.
    In fact...
    ...You will not be saved!"

    Prince of Darkness -1987

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    • #3
      if he hast post a guide imma look him up right now ..

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      • #4
        Maybe he ment machine the rotors because they are warped?
        91 Festiva BP Autocross/Track/Rallycross hopeful
        14 C7 Z51

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        • #5
          no i mean like take em out and installing new ones wil it need machine? or i can just do it myself?

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          • #6
            There pressed on. I've done it with a slide hammer but there definitely not like a conventional setup
            89SX funtop! Fully loaded!
            RIP 90LX

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            • #7
              Good reason to swap to the Aspire setup.
              Simon - pimptiva.com

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              • #8
                I quit
                91GL BP/F3A with boost
                13.79 @ 100, 2.2 60' on 8 psi and 155R12's

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                • #9
                  All you need is a slide hammer. that is how I do mine. I am sure yhou can get a slide hammer kit for cheap through harbor freight.
                  Man should eat when he can for Man does not know when his last meal will be.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by bhazard View Post
                    I quit
                    Oh, don't be a wuss!
                    There are numerous threads 1993 Festiva has started that need your special attention!
                    '93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
                    '93 White B6 swap thanks to Skeeters Keeper
                    '92 Aqua parts Car
                    '93 Turquoise 5spd 137K
                    '90 White LX Thanks to FB71

                    "Your God of repentance will not save you.
                    Your holy ghost will not save you.
                    Your God plutonium will not save you.
                    In fact...
                    ...You will not be saved!"

                    Prince of Darkness -1987

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                    • #11
                      Since you're going to "mod" your car anyway, go Aspire swap.
                      Festiva: Because even my dog can build a Honda.
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                      '90 L. B8ME/Kia Rio 5 speed. Rio/Aspire suspension swap. :-D
                      '81 Mustang. Inline 6, Automatic.
                      '95 Eagle Summit Wagon. 4G64 Powered.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Pu241 View Post
                        Oh, don't be a wuss!
                        There are numerous threads 1993 Festiva has started that need your special attention!
                        Did you want to take up a collection for a Haynes manual?

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