How often do you change out your brake pads and rotors?

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11-22-2017, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OverRover

Replacing Watts Links/Bushings can be a real PITA. The trick is to start drinking early (like the day before) and often.
Oh, and a lot of swearing also helps!

Not a big drinker but good to know OverRover

Swearing on the other hand.. I've got that down haha. I'll probably leave the bushings to the professionals, may be a bit out of my league. I'm happy to have a direction though as to what may be the issue.

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11-22-2017, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by The Deputy

If it is the watts bushings, I'd buy the whole unit that mounts to the axle housing. There are two more bushings, on each end of the control arms, but mine were good. I pressed in the bushings at work, with a 20 ton press, and I was very unhappy with the quality of the bushings I got from Atlantic British. The center bushing pressed in easily, but one of the smaller ones cracked (plastic outer shell) while installing...the other small one went in easily.

Whole assembly on ebay. There are a couple more, ranging in price, this one was the closest.

https://www.ebay.com/i/111506571147?...D1372039321655

Brian.

Thanks again Brian. I'll take a looksee this week, but it sure sounds (and feels) like that is the problem. I'll grab the outer bushings too while i'm at it. may as well have it all done at once

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