Installation of Frozen Rotors & Hawk Pads - Page 2

mcclintock89 · 12-10-2008, 10:20 AM

I ended up getting a ceramic paint for the rotors, because your suppose to bake it and it seals eveything under the paint. but i'm not gonna bake them, cause when i put them on the truck the pads will just take the paint off of the contact surfaces, and the rest of the rotor will heat up and seal the paint in on it.

GregP · 12-10-2008, 10:50 PM

Got the shipment, cleaned it in the sink as you did, and then spray-painted all the rotors with high-temperature Aluminum metallic paint. All done and dry; looks great. They go on this Saturday.

Thanks for the great group buy!

- Greg

smoke22 · 03-19-2009, 07:12 AM

Blackbeauty,
I just wanted to say Thank You for posting these instructions. I have never changed brakes and rotors before. You instructions were perfect! I have had problems with my rotors from day 1 of buying my titan. With your instructions and new frozen rotors and pad, I atleast know I have quality parts and work done this time. Individuals that take the time to post things like this never get enought credit. Thanks Again!!

GregP · 03-20-2009, 12:22 AM

I used engine/header paint ( high temp).

Same as I did on the Camaro. I painted those in 2003 and they still look new today.

Of course, truck does, too.

My Frozen Rotors took maybe 50 miles to wear in. They stopped poorly until then, and now, once broken in, stop VERY well when I need them. But wouldn't go from new rotors and pads to running up on someone' bumper at speed ...

Of course, that is NOT unique to Frozen Rotors ... it applies to ALL rotors and pads. New ones need a break-in or "seating / bedding" If you DO it, no problem. If you don't ... your new brakes might warp when you overheat them for the first time.

The "seating" or "bedding" purpose is to make the brakes more resistant to degradation with heat by heating them gradually and making them more "used to" getting hot quickly.

Trust me, it works. DO it.

drr82 · 04-06-2009, 06:21 PM

How difficult would you say it is to put new brakes and rotors on? I've never done it before and don't want to get in over my head, but at the same time I would like to be able to. I think I can handle it with this step by step walkthrough. Anybody wanna try to talk me out of it?

**Blackbeauty** · 04-06-2009, 07:38 PM

No way! No talking you down now! You're up on that ledge and you're friggin jumping, I don't care what you say!!!!!

Oh, check my sig.

Heck, I'll make it even easier for you... Just look at the very first page of this thread....

jrkapel · 04-13-2009, 05:15 PM

Great write up.Thanks,I'll do my own this weekend.

drr82 · 04-13-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackbeauty

No way! No talking you down now! You're up on that ledge and you're friggin jumping, I don't care what you say!!!!!

Oh, check my sig.

Heck, I'll make it even easier for you... Just look at the very first page of this thread....

Well I went for it this weekend and it was a hell of a lot easier than I thought it would be. I will never pay a mechanic to do a brake job again.

Quags · 04-29-2009, 04:27 PM

Just got back from the dealer b/c my 06 started to shake when braking. Warped rotors. Glad I found this writeup...I'm in. If I missed it I'm sorry but: Where can I order the rotors and pads?????? sorry for the stupid question......

Thanks!!!!!

**Blackbeauty** · 04-29-2009, 05:04 PM

Right here. You may want to contact John at FR to see if the code is still activated.

Group Buy on Frozen Rotors & Hawk Pads!!!!

Quags · 04-29-2009, 05:30 PM

Thanks...found the group buy and did it....

Code for 15% for the whole package worked....

Rumplecat · 05-19-2009, 08:12 PM

Thanks for this write-up! Helped out a lot!

White Lightning · 08-03-2009, 01:48 PM

The well illustrated directions were very useful. I just completed a new brake install with slotted/drilled rotors and everything went smoothly. The only issue I had was getting the front caliper bolts off as they were extremely tight.

Thanks BB for taking the time to post this useful information.

SpeedFreak · 08-03-2009, 10:10 PM

Would anyone have a idea where I could pick up a sliding pin boot (rubber accordion boot shown in pic) besides the dealership?
TO purchase one from my dealership would require a front brake kit for apx $25

HRTKD · 08-03-2009, 10:25 PM

SpeedFreak, check with one of the guys that either installed the Stillen Big Brake kit or used the '08+ brakes to upgrade the 04-07 brakes. They might extra parts available.