Thanks guys!
Andy
"labtech_one" <labtech_one@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> If you change the rear brakes to the Grand Am type, you will loose your
> parking brake. The standard Fiero brakes are fine for daily driver,
> if you were 'racing' the car, I'd consider changing them.
> Standard Fiero pads & rotors aren't that expensive, the calipers,
> might seem to be, but compair them to other rear wheel disc
> brake systems and you'll see they aren't that bad. I WOULD
> suggest you replace the 'rubber' brake lines ( to the caliper )
> all around the car to the stainless steel ( braided ones).
> The ones used by GM on the car tend to collapes on the
> inside, and will hold pressure on the caliper even tho you
> are not pressing on the brakes.
>
>
>
> "Andy" <me@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>> Just bought my 86 Fiero GT off the original owner - has 139k miles and
> came
>> with a spreadsheet detailing maintenance, oil changes etc since the car
> was
>> new. Sat in a car****t all it's life so she is in pretty good shape.
>>
>> My question is this - my brakes seem like they almost want to grind on
> hard
>> stops. If I am going to get them repaired, should I buy the brake kit
> from
>> Fiero Store which upgrades them to Grand Am type brakes? Not sure how
> best
>> to approach this one, wouldn't mind hearing from anyone with a low cost
> and
>> good solution.
>>
>> I've been enjoying the car. Just bought a more recent Pontiac / Delco
CD
>> player off eBay I'm going to drop in as well as that keyless entry
system
> JC
>> Witney sells for $48 ****pped. Apparently you can drop it in in about
two
>> hours and the keyless remotes even have a trunk lid release you can
hook
> up
>> if your car is equipped.
>>
>> Pictures here of the new ride are here:
>>
>> http://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/fiero%20gt%20001.jpg
>> http://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/fiero%20gt%20002.jpg
>> http://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/fiero%20gt%20003.jpg
>> http://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/fiero%20gt%20004.jpg
>> http://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/fiero%20gt%20006.jpg
>> http://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/fiero%20gt%20007.jpg
>> http://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/fiero%20gt%20008.jpg
>> http://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/fiero%20gt%20009.jpg
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> Andy in Charlotte
>>
>>
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