front rotors need to be replaced

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ron keener

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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

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?

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?

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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ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com
**************************************************************
* proud owner of classic 1978 GMC Birchaven motorhome
**************************************************************
 
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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?

I believe Daren Paget recently provided the name of a shop in Calgary that
did a 6 wheel alignment for him.

Standens Limited
1-800-663-7800
1-403-258-7882
www.standens.com

Chuck
77 Kingsley
North Idaho
 
Tires in Calgary. Blaskin and Lane tire Centre #3 9250 Macleod Trail S.
Manager there : Frank. Tell him I sent you. Bridgestone steel belted 8.75 x
16.5 somewhere around $140.00 Canadian installed and balanced.$93.00 US.
Alignment Standens frame and alignment I just paid $370.00 ($246.00 US)
for a six wheel alignment. New shims manufactured on the spot.
http://www.standens.com
Bring your rotors with you and get standens to do the work. Experienced with
GM motorhomes and I have always been happy with service and support from
there.
Look me up when you get here.
Darren Paget
403-225-0282
If there is anything else you need to know give me a call or e-mail me. Hope
this helps. Darren

> 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
>
> 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?
>
> 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?
>
> 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
> --
>
> ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com
> **************************************************************
> * proud owner of classic 1978 GMC Birchaven motorhome
> **************************************************************

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Darren Paget
76 Experimental
Another Fab Day
paget
 
Ron

I couldn't make out whether it was Maryland or Missouri that you were going to
be. If it's Maryland, call me when you are in town,
301-596-2484 or 410-995-6639. I'll help you anyway I can, and offer you a
computer to go on the net (free).

Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach Columbia, Md

> Tires in Calgary. Blaskin and Lane tire Centre #3 9250 Macleod Trail S.
> Manager there : Frank. Tell him I sent you. Bridgestone steel belted 8.75 x
> 16.5 somewhere around $140.00 Canadian installed and balanced.$93.00 US.
> Alignment Standens frame and alignment I just paid $370.00 ($246.00 US)
> for a six wheel alignment. New shims manufactured on the spot.
> http://www.standens.com
> Bring your rotors with you and get standens to do the work. Experienced with
> GM motorhomes and I have always been happy with service and support from
> there.
> Look me up when you get here.
> Darren Paget
> 403-225-0282
> If there is anything else you need to know give me a call or e-mail me. Hope
> this helps. Darren
>

>
> > 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
> >
> > 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?
> >
> > 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?
> >
> > 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
> > --
> >
> > ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com
> > **************************************************************
> > * proud owner of classic 1978 GMC Birchaven motorhome
> > **************************************************************
>
> --
> Darren Paget
> 76 Experimental
> Another Fab Day
> paget
 
thanks for all the quick responses

I will be in Missouri not Maryland

if I put on new rotors and new bearings why do I need a bearing puller?

Darren - have you purchased rotors and bearings in Canada? - I was
quoted prices today in the area of $200US for a rotor - I am going to be
driving up on the old rotors since time is too short to get them by
Saturday - hopefully I will be able to 'baby' the brakes so the new pads
survive - time for super defensive driving

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ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com
**************************************************************
* proud owner of classic 1978 GMC Birchaven motorhome
**************************************************************
 
You need the puller to install the bearing!
J.R.Wright

>
> thanks for all the quick responses
>
> I will be in Missouri not Maryland
>
> if I put on new rotors and new bearings why do I need a bearing puller?
>
> Darren - have you purchased rotors and bearings in Canada? - I was
> quoted prices today in the area of $200US for a rotor - I am going to be
> driving up on the old rotors since time is too short to get them by
> Saturday - hopefully I will be able to 'baby' the brakes so the new pads
> survive - time for super defensive driving
>
> --
>
> ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com
> **************************************************************
> * proud owner of classic 1978 GMC Birchaven motorhome
> **************************************************************
 
>
> In a message dated 9/2/99 6:53:14 PM Central Daylight Time,

>
> > Darren - have you purchased rotors and bearings in Canada? - I was
> > quoted prices today in the area of $200US for a rotor - I am going to be
>
> Check with Gateway http://www.gsc1.com/gateway/specials.htm
> I got rotors from them for something like $125 I think that was 2 years
> ago.

IIRC, when dad smoked the wheel bearing, Zeb Frady sold him a new rotor
for $90. That's been a few months back, tho' - prices change and my
memory ain't what it was(if it ever were).

Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
Mailto:patrick

The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
 
I haven't, but I will check it out for you. I'll get back to you. I hope you
will stop in to visit while here. Darren

> thanks for all the quick responses
>
> I will be in Missouri not Maryland
>
> if I put on new rotors and new bearings why do I need a bearing puller?
>
> Darren - have you purchased rotors and bearings in Canada? - I was
> quoted prices today in the area of $200US for a rotor - I am going to be
> driving up on the old rotors since time is too short to get them by
> Saturday - hopefully I will be able to 'baby' the brakes so the new pads
> survive - time for super defensive driving
>
> --
>
> ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com
> **************************************************************
> * proud owner of classic 1978 GMC Birchaven motorhome
> **************************************************************

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Darren Paget
76 Experimental
Another Fab Day
paget
 
Bought 2 new rotors last month from Cinnibar. Price $84 each. Despite the
fact that some of thir prices are hard to swallow their price on wheel
bearings for front is competitive and frankly their rotor price is
refreshing.

Bill Hubert
78 Royale

>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
>
>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?
>
>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?
>
>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
>--
>
> ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com
> **************************************************************
> * proud owner of classic 1978 GMC Birchaven motorhome
> **************************************************************
>
>
 
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