The front axle pull wasn't difficult. A good impact gun would be my only advice. That and your trusty BFH. My truck isn't rusty though, that helps a lot, I would hate to have the rust I see on some of the pics here. The ends of the shocks did break off when i tried to drive the nuts off.
Those are 'Stop-Tech' slotted sport rotors. I've used them on other vehicles in the past and had good results. They used to be called 'Power Slot', some guys I know run them in SOLO-II racing and also like them.
The pads are the highest end Raybestos Semi Metallics I could get. They are designed for maximum grab. I avoid ceramic like the plague, terrible stopping characteristics, designed for less dust and fade. I put a set on my S2000 and even compared to old, worn OEM pads they were absolute trash. They don't fade, but they don't have the grip either, I thought they would get better with break in, but they did not. If I am not happy with the raybestos pads, I'll try a set of EBC or Hawk.
I tried a panic stop simulation a couple of weeks ago, with the OEM hardware I was not able to get the front wheels to brake hard enough to lock, or for the ABS to engage. I've tried it a couple of different times and on dry pavement, there just isn't enough stopping power. If pads won't do it, I'll be looking into larger brakes if I can find anything, it doesn't appear anyone makes them. I'll do a new master cylinder before I start down the custom brake road though.
Am looking for braided brake lines to increase pressure at the caliper. Does anyone make those for the FZJ80?
