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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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make sure you let the brake pads cool down before you park it. You might cook it if you stop right away after a hard run.

that and make sure to let the engine run for a bit, parked, after a hard run. You don't want the oils cooking, you want the oil to circuate and cool for a bit.

turbo timers work good for NA engines. It's the same principle as the turbo cars. (Because most modern turbo's are oil and water cooled, you don't really need to cool the turbo, but it'll help on the longevity of the engine/turbo, other components since heat is the worst enemy of the engine).

just my 2 cents.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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how long roughly of course would you guys say to let the brakes cool before setting the parking break. And how long to run the engine at a stop. Thanks again guys
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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If you have a brake pedal pulsation..the rotors are warped. That can be caused by a number of factors. If you over tighten the wheel lugs... warped rotors can be a result. Of course it could also be your ABS kicking in. If they are warped you're better off getting new rotors, and torque the lugs to factory specs.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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10 minutes should be more than sufficient. or even 5 minutes better than just shutting it down.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by B.Money,Jul 17 2007, 01:04 PM
lol my breaks already feel kinda like there is slight vibration in the petal. Is this something that I shouldnt be running on? its only under breaking with speed probably like 70+ lol. Should i get them shaved and throw my new pads on um?
if your car vibrates when u brake ... ur rotors might be warped ... should get that checked out man
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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yea i know its not ABS kicking in.. i think they are lightly warped. is there anything bad about running your car with warped rotors besides it vibrating? lol. I mean I know i need to get it fixed but should it be ASAP?

If so, whats a good rotor to get with oem pads? oem rotors? or is there something better for the same price...give or take a little...
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