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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 08:11 AM
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I just had my stock pads replaced with the Porterfields from Stuart… equal stopping power, waaaay cheaper than stock, and no virtually no brake dust. A no brainer in my opinion.
Using Porterfields too. Less dust and no squeals. Love them.
 
Old Aug 18, 2014 | 08:17 AM
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Using Porterfields too. Less dust and no squeals. Love them.
Ordered Porterfield today. Have sensor hole but don't sell sensors. Where can I buy? Thanks
 
Old Aug 18, 2014 | 12:12 PM
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Sensors come from AM dealer only. No one ever said you could buy them from Porterfield.
 
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Found sensors for rear pads @ eurocarparts.com. Just need to figure what 22.19 pounds equals in $$$. Also called AM but no return yet. Also got the BG brake primer on E-Bay, so should be good to go by next week
 
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Sensors come from AM dealer only. No one ever said you could buy them from Porterfield.
Never asked. After thought. But did find in England @ europarts.com Thanks Frank
 
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Originally Posted by flittlejr
Found sensors for rear pads @ eurocarparts.com. Just need to figure what 22.19 pounds equals in $$$. Also called AM but no return yet. Also got the BG brake primer on E-Bay, so should be good to go by next week
Some of us are just starting to use "BG", so please let us know how it works for you. Thanks, (Pounds to $$$, 22.19 = $36.85)
 

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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 10:11 AM
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Called AM sensors for rear brakes were $153.00 each. Found @ Euro Car Parts in England for 22.19 pounds ($36) plus 26 pounds shipping ($40). So instead of AM parts $306 pair now getting for $112. Thought you might like to know. Frank
 
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^^^ good to know.

FYI. If you keep tabs on your pad wear and replace them before they get too thin, you won't have to replace the sensors at all.
 
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Called AM dealer, sensors $173 each. Found a place in England (Euro Car Parts) Sensors were $36 each and $30 ups from England.
 
Old Aug 26, 2014 | 05:11 PM
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Don't know if I can post this but I have a new set of Porterfields I need to get rid of..
 
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