new brakes makes a car stop

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Old May 22, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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went in and did the front brakes. there is no way the PO had a brake job dont before we traded. at least not as recent as he said. ill post up pix of the rotors and you can see why i say that
 
Old May 23, 2009 | 01:39 AM
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here is a pic as to the condition of the old rotors

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Old May 24, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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He might have just slapped in some new pads and called it a day. I bet new rotors don't cost to much more. I for one have been guilty of short-cutting on parts prior to selling a vehicle but brakes and steering is a no-no.
 
Old May 24, 2009 | 01:44 AM
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yeah the rotors were about 25 bucks each. the pads were long gone though
 
Old May 24, 2009 | 03:02 AM
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It's a good brake pads because it makes the car stops...lol
 
Old May 24, 2009 | 03:25 AM
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lol. i got so used to my crappy brakes do to not having the money for parts that after i did my brakes i thought something was wrong because it was quiet and a nice smooth stop lol
 
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