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Old 08-14-2014, 02:26 PM
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Alright. Front end is done! It was pretty easy I only had to switch the bleeder valve from bottom to top. I'm really happy with the way it looks.
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Old 08-14-2014, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mschneid
I just put on the Teraflex Big Brake kit (new slotted rotors, and two piston calipers) not just the big calipers and bracket. I already had the SS brake lines on. First off , these are big, the most important thing to remember is that you have to bleed the ABS, this is either done at the dealer or you have to cycle the ABS by finding a gravel road or wet grass and cycling the system about 10 times. The dealer did mine for free since it was in for something else. Once the ABS was bled they felt like stock with the stock tires (I have 34"). I DID NOT replace the master cylinder on my 2012 and I have no problems. I would recommend these, shop around I bought my kit in the low $600 range free shipping.
This is not accurate. You only need to bleed the ABS if you let air into the system. The easy way to avoid it is to plug the lines so fluid doesn't leak out and air doesn't get into the system. Then just bleed them normally

You got lucky and the dealer gave you a free bleed. From what I've heard, it is usually very expensive for the dealer to do it.
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I had no issues with air in lines. As it stated in the directions to clamp the line and bleed normally.
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Finished the rear. Well worth the upgrade.
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Old 09-01-2014, 09:14 AM
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That looks very nice, is the modulation the same? After the 3 hour rear brake job I did on my 08 yesterday, the stockers will not be going back on next time.
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Completely different mounting . These are by far the most expensive system. I'd say for the enthusiast. If you haven't driven a car with brakes like this you wouldn't understand what you are getting into. Don't forget the fact regular automotive stores may not have parts or pads.
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Originally Posted by burton07
Completely different mounting . These are by far the most expensive system. I'd say for the enthusiast. If you haven't driven a car with brakes like this you wouldn't understand what you are getting into. Don't forget the fact regular automotive stores may not have parts or pads.
the brembo kits are more expensive than these
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So you have the kit? Spent the money on all the stuff you need for it? Let me know what you spent and we can compare prices.



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