I concur with Randall, and:
IMHO braided brake hoses are a good mod. With single circuit brakes you need
all the help you can get - or does the 6 have dual-circuit?
If there's any disc runout check for hub runout too. If just the discs are out
I'd replace them. If the hub's running out there's more work to do - see my
post from some time ago regarding this
Don't skimp on the rear brakes - check the shoes and spend time adjusting up
the rear brakes and handbrake. It's the way to a hard pedal...
> > But how about the rotors? They look good and smooth and have
>> never been turned before. Should I turn them now or just buy
>> new?
>
>Joe, this is definitely not a mainstream opinion ... but I never have rotors
>turned unless there is a problem. TR rotors are cheap enough, but I've
>owned vehicles where they were not so cheap (like $250 apiece). Unless the
>runout is excessive (spin the hub and watch the surface of the rotor move in
>and out relative to the caliper/pad), or they're worn well past the
>published wear limit, I leave them alone, except perhaps to scuff the
>surface a bit if they look glazed.
>
>> The calipers seem fine also. Should they automatically be
>> rebuilt? Are stainless steel pistons worth it?
>
>Again, I wouldn't touch them unless they have a problem. SS pistons may be
>worthwhile if you don't use silicone fluif, and the old pistons are pitted
>or rusty, but I wouldn't just automatically change them.
>
>Any time you open the hydraulics, you introduce the chance for more
>problems. Dirt, water, defective or marginal new components ... all are at
>least a possibility.
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