HELP!!! C43 DOWN FOR THE COUNT!! - Page 3

07-28-2011, 01:54 PM

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Can they be powder coated and baked without dis-assembly?

yes, they just have to be sealed up well. an experienced shop should be able to handle this no problem.

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07-31-2011, 06:20 PM

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1999 C43, 2008 P30 E63, 2014 SQ5, 2024 Model Y Performance

UPDATE:

FINALLY GOT THE DAMN TORX SCREW REMOVED!!!

Had to cut a slot with a dremel and use an impact driver to get it loose. I have installed the rotor and the caliper bracket and I am just waiting for my caliper paste to get tacky so I can install the pads and caliper. I am SOOOO close to having this nightmare over with I can't WAIT!!!!

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07-31-2011, 08:06 PM

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1999 C43, 2008 P30 E63, 2014 SQ5, 2024 Model Y Performance

UPDATE:

SUCCESS!!!!

Rotors, pads, and SS brake lines have been installed!

My C43 is back up and running and I am a HAPPY CAMPER

Now that my brake fiasco is over with I can continue with my UD pulley kit project which is a little behind but I should be back on track within a week or so.

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08-01-2011, 04:11 AM

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wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to go Jason

but for next time, if you wanna save a buck or 2 drop the car to your trusted mechanic, it might end up cheaper than you think!

all the time when your car was down for count, now you have to make it up for all lost time, driving it.

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08-01-2011, 07:36 AM

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1999 C43, 2008 P30 E63, 2014 SQ5, 2024 Model Y Performance

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wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to go Jason

but for next time, if you wanna save a buck or 2 drop the car to your trusted mechanic, it might end up cheaper than you think!

all the time when your car was down for count, now you have to make it up all the lost time, driving it.

Yeah I was thinking this the whole time my C43 was down... One thing I realized is how much I love my car and how much fun it is to drive. I have been driving my Accord this whole time and even though it has the 200 HP V6 is seemed completely gutless in comparison, ESPECIALLY when I had the A/C on (felt like it had 100 HP when the A/C was on

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I have decided to let my indy install the UD pulley kit as I have had enough of tinkering on my car for now. When I have it in there I am going to have them flush the brake fluid as well and replace it with the Castrol SRF fluid.

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08-01-2011, 12:58 PM

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good luck bud

, you deserve it.

driving a ricer ain't fun if it isn't souped up.

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08-02-2011, 02:16 AM

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who makes the srt brakes?

Sorry Eun, I missed your post. They are the same as SLK32 brakes. The Crossfire is based on the R170 SLK.

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06-06-2012, 08:43 AM

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I had the wheel bearings repacked when I bought the car a little over a year ago. As far as the the calipers I was thinking the same thing and I am just going to replace them.

what do you mean you had the wheel bearings repacked? what is this? maybe i need to do same with my car? is it easy for disc brakes and how do you know when to do this?

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