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d'niro Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio TX, USA |
posted 12-08-2009 01:59 PM
    
Just saw a post from catfish regarding rear rotors (general section) short on stock and no more will be made -If I understand checkly there is no aftermarket replacement for the kat's rear rotors??? What is it about the current rear rotors that makes them so different??? Is there an aftermarket rear rotor for the kat??? Nic |
Pantera   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Connecticut |
posted 12-08-2009 02:50 PM
I believe the parking brake drum is an integral part of the rear rotor..... ------------------ ProwlerStuff.com |
idive   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 12-08-2009 03:07 PM
What makes them so different? The material. Are there after market replacements? yes. Do a search for a post by Waynew |
catfish           POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 12-08-2009 03:11 PM
whats special,they are a aluminum composite,and there is a smaller inside ,like a drum brake which is the parking brake.there are no a/m rr rotors available and most likely will never be due to the low production numbers and the expense to manufacture them.aint going to happen. ------------------ |
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idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 12-08-2009 04:02 PM
Tell that to Waynew, who has already purchased aftermarket rotors and put them on his car and has had them in use for over a year or two. Maybe you know something he doesn't. |
dskatt     POA Site SupporterProwler Junkie From:Denham Springs, Louisiana , USA |
posted 12-08-2009 04:41 PM
I did a search and found a post were Waynew said he COULD NOT find aftermarket rotors. Am I missing something? |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 12-08-2009 05:06 PM
idive,if he has a/m rr rotors on his car maybe you can find out,where he bought them,how much and a part #. ------------------ |
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idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 12-09-2009 01:40 AM
Ok, after searching for Wayne's post, you're right. Sounds like he got the stock rotors. My mistake. Sorry Jan, et al. I remembered him getting something new on the rear and thought for sure it was the rotors, but it was ceramic pads. I'll email him and confirm the rotors are stock and ask for an update on compatibility of the pads and rotors. Sorry again gang. I'm getting old and senile, and my mind isn't working as reliable as it use to. What can I say? This message has been edited by idive on 12-09-2009 at 01:55 AM |
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d'niro Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio TX, USA |
posted 12-09-2009 07:45 AM
So - does this mean that the rear rotors for the kat is unique, unlike any other vehicle rotors past or present?? So - if the rear rotors gets damage and there's none on stock and no aftermarket replacement - then all I have is a beautiful car that can't be driven, right. So what other parts are unique on the Prowler?? - Radiator hose upper/lower any other parts??? |
ed monahan  POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 12-09-2009 10:32 AM
The radiator hoses are NOT unique. Catfish just posted the numbers a couple of days ago. |
Controldave POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Manhattan, Kansas, USA |
posted 12-09-2009 10:55 AM
Does anyone know the actual alloy or composite that the rear rotors are made from? |
garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. |
posted 12-09-2009 11:15 AM
quote: Ed I think they are Prowler only hoses. The numbers catfish posted was the upper that is still some in stock and the lower from something else that you could cut to make fit. That's why they were trying to get someone to make them, which they did. |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 12-09-2009 11:42 AM
the prowler rr rotors are prowler only.yep when there gone there gone and if you cant get used or new your screwed.as a last resort,the rear brakes dont really do alot.you might find another mopar product close,but may not have the same ebrake or bolt pattern.you could do w/out the ebrake if you had to.----------------the reason i posted about the rotors is if youre keeping your car and down the road,not i17-you may want to aquire a set while they still have some,if you dont use them you can always resell them,most likely for more than you pd. ------------------ This message has been edited by catfish on 12-09-2009 at 11:58 AM |
xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 12-09-2009 01:45 PM
quote: They are an Aluminum Ceramic composite... |
broakie56 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:South Wales (Buffalo), NY, USA |
posted 12-09-2009 02:59 PM
Just a question(s)? When was the last time anyone actually replaced rear brake rotors on any other type vehicle? Is it so common that we need to worry ourselves with this or does anyone have proof of driving a Prowler over 100k miles without ever replacing their rear rotors? Why can't these rear rotors be turned down (per Catfish)....just curious as to the reason? Are the rear rotors on all vehicles a harder durometer/composition than front rotors? I ask these questions out of ignorance and thinking that I may never put 100k miles on my Prowler. In most cases, the front brakes perform most of the stopping on a vehicle, whereas, way more common having to turn down the rotors, replacing pads and then eventually the rotors on the front. PS......also, we will NOW be able to order upper and lower radiator hoses WITHOUT a minimum order requirement come February 2010. Confirmation of this can be seen in the Reproduction Parts Forum in my reply post dated on 12.9.09. Catfish......your off the hook man....you won't have to order a hundred hoses now...lol! ------------------ This message has been edited by broakie56 on 12-09-2009 at 03:20 PM |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 12-09-2009 04:04 PM
You won't need to replace the rotor if you make sure to watch the rear brake pad wear. The inside pad wears much more quickly than the outer pad. If you score the rotor, you have a problem. |
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RPL POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Rochester Hills, MI, USA |
posted 12-09-2009 04:08 PM
Just because someone tells you not to doesn't mean that it can't be done. Normal brake lathe tools aren't hard enough the properly machine the surface of the rear rotors. With the proper tool and careful work it has been done. The minimum thickness is posted to ensure safety and avoid law suits. Hot rodding has always been about finding alternative ways of keeping vehicles on the road. |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 12-09-2009 04:12 PM
quote: I don't think he posted a Mopar number, just a regular hose number available at part stores. The lower needs to be altered but the upper sounds like it is a direct replacement. I could be mistaken, however. |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 12-09-2009 06:42 PM
Not sure,,,,think those #'s posted for the radiator hoses were NAPA Auto Parts numbers, OR Gates Rubber Co. numbers? This message has been edited by ALLEY CAT on 12-09-2009 at 06:43 PM |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 12-09-2009 06:51 PM
gates numbers,my rotors have 120.000 on them and have developed cracks and should most likely be replaced.i made a mistak and wont do that again,that is trying to in form people about whats out there.why dont you read all the posts on rr rotors broake its all there. ------------------ |
toys POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:kensington Conn, USA |
posted 12-09-2009 06:54 PM
quote: Ed toys JM-Humble-O |
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xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 12-09-2009 07:09 PM
my stock rear pads had no squeal bars that could have warned me whe the pads were getting worn, I wonder if DC did this so they could sell some rotors down the road...  |
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HScott POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:NJ |
posted 12-09-2009 09:33 PM
Catfish: Don't get so worried about what other people say, please keep posting things about low numbered items. Because of you I ordered a set of rotors today from mike, your right better to be safe and have a pair of them, then sorry, just for interest of everyone else, I was told 22 rotors left. |
DFOTOPRO POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Redlands, Ca |
posted 12-10-2009 05:17 AM
cost |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 12-10-2009 04:04 PM
Mike Mulkins in Colo, mention the POA. 303-384-4567 part number 4815 750 retail is $ 509 each and he is selling them to us at $ 335.50 each plus shipping. About 10 left in stock. I called the local dealer and he told me $ 509. Mike M told me retail is $ 509, also. If you are thinking about it, you had better quit thinking. Mine are not being bought for resale. I wouldn't have bought two of them if there wasn't a run on them. There won't be any left in stock and it will turn into what is happening with other parts NORTH of us here in OHIO. This message has been edited by ed monahan on 02-11-2010 at 07:18 PM |
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