thesmith Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm trying to buy some good new front rotors for my '88 GL 4WD. RockAuto has ACDelco part no. 18A279A, which it says should fit all EA82 GL wagons... But I'd rather buy from somewhere with free shipping like Amazon. That being said, Amazon has ACDelco part no. 18A279, which they say fits most EA82 GL wagons... EXCEPT for 1988. Is this really the case? From what I understand the brake and hub design didn't change from year to year and they should be compatible? And should I be looking at another brand? Advice would be greatly appreciated, since nothing sucks more than ordering the wrong part. Links: http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-18A279-Rotor-Assembly/dp/B000C9HBBK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressingonward Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I really like Centric brake rotors. They are very high quality and I've never had a problem with them. I have had problems with other brands being warped straight out of the box. Cheap rotors also warp easier in general use due to poor quality iron and poor manufacturing processes that leave internal stresses in the parts. I can't speak directly as to whether ACDelco rotors are any good or not. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesmith Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 Thanks, ordering some Centrics. Looks like JCWhitney has free shipping, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesmith Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Well, I ordered some Centrix rotors from JCWhitney but they didn't seem to fit correctly. I put them on, but the depth of the part that slides on to the axle was too deep and the rotors touched the backing plate. I put my old rotors back on for now, but does anybody have a part number for a set that fits the front of an 88 GL? The ones I ordered were JCWhitney part # CE121.47002. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressingonward Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I think you got rotors for an EA81. I looked them up on Rockauto and it says they fit a BRAT, which is EA81. Here is what you got: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1279883 And here is what I think you need: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2033472&cc=1268715 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 BRAT / EA81 rotors post about 1984 starting with the vented ones about 16mm ? thick have a 230mm dia, EA82 have a 242mm dia same thick Hat heights are what the trade measures , sit disc on flat like a hat, measure height and ask supplier.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prwa101 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 They must be different.. I just saw this post today. I orderd a pair from amazon acdelco said they'd fit my 88... But they are taller by about .25".. Not happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l75eya Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 OP if you could, let us know how all went and what you ordered. I'm looking to replace the rotors on my GL this summer and I'm interested in part #s =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesmith Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 The parts i ordered, turns out, are for a hatch. Anybody need some rotors? I'll sell them cheap, since I can't return them after I attempted to install them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdweninger Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Do you offer free shipping? Sorry, I had to ask. What part of Seattle? I have a brother up there who could pick them up... meet you somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesmith Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Buyer covers shipping. I can meet pretty much anywhere in Seattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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