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Re: Rear Brake Options - '83 Ur-Q



In message <000301be17f8$2c882240$39d6a4cf@default> "Fred Munro" writes:

>     I wouldn't bother getting the rear discs skimmed. I my experience, these
> unventilated rotors will rapidly warp due to the heat relief of residual
> stresses from the turning operation. You are usually farther ahead to get
> new discs.
>     I have found that I need to R&R my rear calipers annually to keep the
> rear brakes working properly through our salty Canadian winters.

Over here, getting a disc turned costs GBP15 and a new disc from Pete
Reeve is GBP20.

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 Phil Payne
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