2000 Toyota Echo Rotors and brake pads

2000 TOYOTA ECHO
190,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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TOYOTAGABE
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I need to replace my brake pads and rotors. Unfortunately the Rotors have to be ordered,I need to drive home which is about 90 miles. I was wondering if it would hurt anything else if I drove it home before fixing it.(like could it mess up the Calipers?)
Aug 30, 2010 at 1:20 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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If your brakes have already worn down to metal to metal then not only could you ruin your calipers but the bigger concern is you can kill someone with a brake failure. You don't drive a car with bad brakes.........period
Aug 30, 2010 at 1:51 PM
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