Pennock's Fiero Forum
  Technical Discussion & Questions - Archive
  So I hope this chinese stuff...

T H I S   I S   A N   A R C H I V E D   T O P I C
  
Email This Page to Someone! | Printable Version
So I hope this chinese stuff... by swisscheese
Started on: 11-08-2007 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Last post by: PineyCreek on 11-09-2007 12:37 PM
swisscheese
Member
Posts: 537
From: somewhere over the pond
Registered: Oct 2005

Feedback score: (1)
Leave feedback

Rate this member
Report this Post11-08-2007 10:31 AM Click Here to See the Profile for swisscheeseClick Here to visit swisscheese's HomePageSend a Private Message to swisscheeseDirect Link to This Post
...isn't all that bad.
I purchased the brake rotor package (made in China) from the Fiero Store. Now I'm wondering how good it will be.
Any comments on them?

------------------
´91 Camaro Z28, fun in the sun ´87 Pontiac Fiero GT, daily fun

´03 Volvo V40 T4, gf stole it from me...

IP: Logged
PFF
System Bot
Old Lar
Member
Posts: 13754
From: Palm Bay, Florida
Registered: Nov 1999

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback





Total ratings: 214
Rate this member
Report this Post11-08-2007 10:50 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Old LarSend a Private Message to Old LarDirect Link to This Post
Many (most) aftermarket parts are made in China. Even if you go to a GM dealer, those replacement parts are probably made in China. You would need to look specifically for "made in USA" parts and be willing to pay more for them.

The parts will work as advertised, may warp a little more easily under lots of hard breaking because of the less expensive (cheaper) metal that is used in their manufacture.
IP: Logged
FastFieros
Member
Posts: 2698
From: Dallas Texas USA
Registered: Nov 2000

Feedback score: (2)
Leave feedback





Total ratings: 265
Rate this member
Report this Post11-08-2007 11:18 AM Click Here to See the Profile for FastFierosClick Here to visit FastFieros's HomePageClick Here to Email FastFierosSend a Private Message to FastFierosDirect Link to This Post
IF they are not painted, at least they dont contain lead paint...

Loyde
IP: Logged
swisscheese
Member
Posts: 537
From: somewhere over the pond
Registered: Oct 2005

Feedback score: (1)
Leave feedback

Rate this member
Report this Post11-08-2007 11:27 AM Click Here to See the Profile for swisscheeseClick Here to visit swisscheese's HomePageSend a Private Message to swisscheeseDirect Link to This Post
 
quote
Originally posted by FastFieros:

IF they are not painted, at least they dont contain lead paint...

Loyde





Hmm, thats true about most aftermarket parts are made over there. Well, we will see. As long as they don't burst in pieces its all good I guess.
Probably I'm just a bit too sensitive about this stuff.
IP: Logged
Hudini
Member
Posts: 7889
From: Shanghai, China
Registered: Feb 2006

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback





Total ratings: 158
Rate this member
Report this Post11-08-2007 11:28 AM Click Here to See the Profile for HudiniClick Here to Email HudiniSend a Private Message to HudiniDirect Link to This Post
Or the date rape drug GHB (gamma hydroxy butyrate). So don't chew on them......
IP: Logged
Avery Montembeault
Member
Posts: 392
From: NIskayuna NY
Registered: Jan 2001

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Rate this member
Report this Post11-08-2007 03:10 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Avery MontembeaultClick Here to Email Avery MontembeaultSend a Private Message to Avery MontembeaultDirect Link to This Post
I've had pretty good luck with fiero store brake rotors and pads on my 88

The calipers on the other hand plain old suck. I must have gone through 2 full sets rebuilt calipers from them before I decided to say screw it and order them from NAPA.

[This message has been edited by Avery Montembeault (edited 11-08-2007).]

IP: Logged
revin
Member
Posts: 8684
From: Pville, TX
Registered: Aug 2001

Feedback score:    (10)
Leave feedback





Total ratings: 234
Rate this member
Report this Post11-08-2007 04:48 PM Click Here to See the Profile for revinSend a Private Message to revinDirect Link to This Post
 
quote
Originally posted by FastFieros:
IF they are not painted, at least they dont contain lead paint...
Loyde


No silly,
the toys have the lead paint.

The brake pads have asbestos.
IP: Logged
Francis T
Member
Posts: 6620
From: spotsylvania va. usa
Registered: Oct 2003

Feedback score: (1)
Leave feedback





Total ratings: 119
Rate this member
Report this Post11-08-2007 10:33 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Francis TClick Here to visit Francis T's HomePageClick Here to Email Francis TSend a Private Message to Francis TDirect Link to This Post
I would not slam my brakes on too many times when you have a gal in your car or she may start to act a bit..........

------------------
[IMG]



Trueleo.com/fiero.htm
RSpiderII@aol.com

IP: Logged
PineyCreek
Member
Posts: 459
From: Austin, TX USA
Registered: Sep 2007

Feedback score: (1)
Leave feedback

Rate this member
Report this Post11-09-2007 12:37 PM Click Here to See the Profile for PineyCreekClick Here to visit PineyCreek's HomePageSend a Private Message to PineyCreekDirect Link to This Post
Heh, I thought about that. I'm curious as to how much modification for mounting is needed for larger brake rotors and calipers, or even just a swap the grand am brakes. Anyone know off the top of their head, or have a link to another thread about that?

------------------
1986 SE V6, stock, auto, fastback. GT Trim and Body panels.

IP: Logged



All times are ET (US)

T H I S   I S   A N   A R C H I V E D   T O P I C
  

Contact Us | Back To Main Page

Advertizing on PFF | Fiero Parts Vendors
PFF Merchandise | Fiero Gallery | Ogre's Cave
Real-Time Chat | Fiero Related Auctions on eBay



 Copyright (c) 1999, C. Pennock