CAUTION front rotors need to be replaced

thomas g. warner

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Remember in order to replace the rotors you need to pull the front wheel
bearings. If you do not have a wheel pulling tool don't trust it to just
any shop or you will end up with a disaster.

>went in to get front disc pads replaced today - found out I need both
>rotors replaced instead - one is bad shape - one is OK but too thin to
>turn - I am going to put new pads on the bad side so i can leave on the
>trip this weekend but I know the rough rotor will tear them up fast
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>I am going to be in Calgary and Columbia MO for extended stays in the
>next 3 weeks - is there a good place in either where i could get good
>prices on the rotors and have experienced mechanics to put them on?
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>also I think I have one rear wheel that needs an alignment touchup - I
>can visually see what looks like toe out and positive camber on the
>driver side front rear wheel and the tire is cupping on the inside edge
>- is there an experienced shop in either Calgary or Columbia?
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>also - what are tire prices like in Calgary for 8.75 16.5D - i could use
>a couple tires - might be able to save some on the exchange rate
>
>thanks
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