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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 09:59 AM
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why did i see someone else say brakes arent under warranty and if my clutch is slipping will i get a new one for free?
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 12:34 PM
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I think everything but the rotors are covered, but hey my brakes are squeaking and the f$%&ing dealer cant fix it no matter how hard they "try".
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 01:11 PM
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Brakes, (rotors/pads), are a normal wear & tear item and will not be replaced under warranty. I've had the squeaky brakes since the car was brand spanking new. Neither the dealership nor Sears, Midas or Bubba could find anything wrongs.

The clutch, if it's defective, will be replaced, (like slipping after 2k miles). At least my dealer would do it.
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 02:43 PM
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Same thing happanded to me. I mean wtf they say nothing is wrong yet I'm thinking the car shouldn't sound like a freaking pinto when it stops.........oh well
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 04:49 PM
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The stock brakes squeek because they are semi-metalic pads. Just about any semi-metalic pad you replace them with will squeal as well.

If you want to eliminate the squeal, go with organic pads.
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Old Dec 5, 2001 | 04:55 AM
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RANDOM you are a genious but who makes the organic ones and what size rotors are good for the stock 15 inch wheels and what size are good for 18 inch wheels
i would like to get and will need soon performance brakes but dont know which ones and what size can i got a lil bigger on the rotor size than whats stock?
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Old Dec 5, 2001 | 05:06 AM
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...organic brake pads...

Wouild you recommend the soy-based ones? Or since I'm doing a lot of highway / high-speed driving, would I get more grip with the granola / unbleached cotton pads?
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Old Dec 5, 2001 | 08:51 AM
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When you buy pads, they will say on the box, or you can ask the manufactuer if they are organic, semi-metalic, or metalic pads.

In regards to upgraded brake rotors, your only options are the WP kits sold by Nopi starting at $1400, and they state what wheel size you will need to fit the various kits. Or the shark Racing big brake kit, which does work with the stock 15" wheels.

You could always get a custom set of willowwoods or BAER made up but you are looking at $2000 per axle for those.

Besides with your pimpin 18" wheels, you won't have any problem fitting monster brakes and calipers on there!
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Old Dec 5, 2001 | 09:03 AM
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Whew...that's a relief. I had mild squeeking brakes after the first 2000 km but never noticed a performance problem. If they they are natural, I won't worry...its a very minor sound.
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