Ive had EBC rotrs and pads in the past on a cavalier and i hated them
so im going with what many of you all suggesting and try out NAPA ultra premium Rotors Rotor - Front - Ultra Premium
Product Line: NAPA ULTRA PREMIUM BRAKE PARTS part #UP 880382
but looking at the front pads ...
http://www.napaautoparts.com/Search/...99&Ntk=Keyword

how come the better premium pads have clips and what not with them ?
what is the over all differences ?

 

The link did not work for me but here are the differences in the lines:
Tru-stops are the economy version just the basic pads with 1 year warranty on defects on material and workmanship.
Safety-Stops are mid-grade meaning better grade of material of the pad and come with caliper clips if needed on OEM with 2 year warranty on defects on material and workmanship.
Ultra premium better yet grade of material and also comes with clips if needed with limited lifetime on defects on material and workmanship.
Adaptive One ceramic pads have different material pads on the inner and outer pad. Inner pad is for maximum stopping power and outer pad designed for less brake noise and dust. Comes with limited lifetime on defects on material and workmanship.
Note none of the warranties cover normal wear and tear.

 

I'm about to order the NAPA pads and rotors as the squeal bars on the fronts just started making themselves known.

Are there any torque specs or tricks I should know about when I replace the front pads and rotors tomorrow?

Ira

 

the pads dont have big clips like i was use to in cars in the past, the have things on the side and lock in the caliper , i torque the wheel at 100 pounds.
once u figure out the pads, its not that hard
i ended up buying brakes from brakeperformance.com

 

Does anyone have the factory manual and know the torque specs for the bolts holding the pad retainer to the uprights and the retainer to caliper bolts?

 

Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt- 25 lb/ft
Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolt- 85 lb/ft
Brake Hose to Brake Caliper Bolt- 33 lb/ft
Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve- 97 lb/in or about 8 lb/ft
Hope this helps

 

>> Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt- 25 lb/ft
Did that one to 23 so it's likely ok

>> Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolt- 85 lb/ft
Only did that one to 45 or so, guess I'd better finish tightening it.

Thanks so much.

Ira