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Old 07-18-06, 07:19 PM
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Which Brake pads?

I found a set of brake pads for my '88 N/A w/4 lug, and I was wondering how I can tell if they are the front pads or the rear. I don't have the car or any other means of comparing them at the moment. Could someone describe them to me, or the differences.
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Old 07-18-06, 08:34 PM
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look at the shape of the pads in your car now. just take a wheel off and you should be able to see. only one wheel would be nessascary to remove, since if it's different you know what it is.
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Enthu < actually reading the text. Sorry, I can't help.
Old 07-18-06, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Zokus
I don't have the car or any other means of comparing them at the moment.
My car is an hour and a half away, and I found these brake pads in my garage, but I don't remember if they are a front or rear set. Before I drive an hour and a half with front brake pads to replace my rear ones, I'd like to know which ones they are. That way I can go buy rear ones if they are for the front.
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well when you go to the parts store compare them
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Go to www.hawkperformance.com. Look up the brake for the rx-7 and look at the shapes of them - its listed as hard suspention.
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Edit: Thanks Sideways 7! Just what I was looking for.

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The rears are smaller than the fronts.
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Originally Posted by spot_skater
The rears are smaller than the fronts.
He only has one set. From my understanding, 2 brake pads. Hard to tell if they're smaller if he has nothing to compare them to.
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