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[killerchef]

Good Day All, Got this about a week ago and have been looking at the forums to get some ideas and info. Looks like a great bunch of people here that have a lot of experience and knowledge. So my first question......want to change the rotors and calipers and would like to get some ideas about the process and prices. Could probably do it myself but it would be outside in the cold (not fun). I am in S.W. Virginia about 2 hours out of D.C. That brings me to my second question...any reputable shops in this area? Dealership for this? Thanks and I look forward to learning more from you guys!

[wrxtreme06]

Welcome!

Just out of curiosity, what's the reason for changing the rotors and calipers on your brand new car?

[killerchef]

Welcome!

Just out of curiosity, what's the reason for changing the rotors and calipers on your brand new car?

Rotors are a little rusted and calipers are stock silver painted? I figured if I am going to drive it fast I might need to stop it fast! My last 2 daily drivers where 4 wheel drive dodge trucks. So this is my MLC car(44 this year). I want it to look as good as it drives!

[wrxtreme06]

Being able to stop is definitely important lol. And yes the stock calipers on that body style are silver. I also assumed it was brand new (oops) how many miles are on it?

[zax]

Rotors are a little rusted and calipers are stock silver painted? I figured if I am going to drive it fast I might need to stop it fast! My last 2 daily drivers where 4 wheel drive dodge trucks. So this is my MLC car(44 this year). I want it to look as good as it drives!

You don't need to change your rotors and calipers. Rotors will ALWAYS rust, but the rust scrubs off when the caliper makes contact with the pad (this is normal on any car). However, you would do well to consider the following braking modifications:
1.) Stainless Steal Brake lines
2.) A quality set of pads
3.) Quality Brake fluid (Motul RBF or ATE Superblue is recommended)
4.) Quality performance tyres (that's right, this is THE most important part of braking)

[Rodman]

Welcome! Nice to see another MLC purchase. I purchased mine last April @ fifty + years of age

[Calvinball]

Welcome!

[killerchef]

Being able to stop is definitely important lol. And yes the stock calipers on that body style are silver. I also assumed it was brand new (oops) how many miles are on it?

Just over 16,000.

[11blackSTi]

You don't need to change your rotors and calipers. Rotors will ALWAYS rust, but the rust scrubs off when the caliper makes contact with the pad (this is normal on any car). However, you would do well to consider the following braking modifications:
1.) Stainless Steal Brake lines
2.) A quality set of pads
3.) Quality Brake fluid (Motul RBF or ATE Superblue is recommended)
4.) Quality performance tyres (that's right, this is THE most important part of braking)

I agree...I think you would be surprised how much this recommendation improves braking. It will be much cheaper than new calipers/rotors as well. If you don't like the silver you could always slap some other colored paint on the calipers too.

[EJ257]

Welcome