Welcome to the Accesspeed FAQ Page. This page includes Frequently Asked Questions, Technical Information and Helpful Hints. This page is a living and breathing source of information and opinions provided by our own testing and experience, manufacturer data, and industry experts. This page will be continually updated and modified to better serve Accesspeed customers. If you have any suggestions for our FAQ page, please email your comments to us at sales@accesspeed.com. Thank you!
FAQs
Q: Why is is less expensive to buy on the Accesspeed.com website than buying on Amazon, eBay or Walmart?
A: Marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Walmart and others are "middlemen" and they charge a percentage of the total sale as their fee. When you buy on the Accesspeed website, you cut out the middleman. Additionally, Amazon, eBay and Walmart charge Sales Tax, depending on your state tax rate. If you live outside of California, Accesspeed does not charge sales tax.
Q: Is a Cold Air Intake really worth it?
A: For most performance-minded enthusiasts, adding a CAI (Cold Air Intake) is one of their first upgrades. Click Here for more Cold Air Intake FAQs
Q: I can't tell if I bedded my brake pads properly. What is the brake pad bedding process?
A: Click here to verify how to properly bed your brake pads.
Q: I think my rotor is warped. How can I confirm it?
A: Click Here for information and The Truth About Warped Rotors: ‘Warped’ Brake Disc & Other Myths of the Braking System
Q: Should I turn my rotors when installing new brake pads?
A: Rotors should not be replaced or turned down simply because you are replacing pads. The best way to bed your new pads is with a rotor that has already been bedded. The rotor is basically the radiator for your brake system. The larger the rotor for any given design, the better it cools. Each time you turn down a rotor, you remove material; therefore, you remove some of its ability to cool. You should regularly inspect your rotors for conditions such as cracks or excessive wear and immediately replace them if they are defective or out of spec.
Q: Will this big brake kit or caliper kit fit with my wheels?
A: It is very easy to measure your wheels using the Accesspeed Wheel Clearance Diagram Image shown with each big brake kit from Accesspeed. Find the brake kit(s) you want on the Accesspeed website. Each brake kit product description includes photos on the wheel caliper clearance measurements. Those images show you the measurements you will need. With that information, you just need to find the distance from the front face of the rotor outward toward the back of the wheel that mates against the rotor. If all four (4) wheels are the same size, all you need for most wheels is a 10-12" straight-edge and a ruler or tape measure, and it is easy to figure out by removing one of your wheels. First, remove your wheel and lay the wheel on the ground with the back side of the wheel facing up. (Accesspeed suggests laying a towel or blanket down to protect the outside of your wheel.) Then, you will lay the straight edge across the center of the wheel surface that mounts against the rotor. (See attached image showing how to use 2 rulers, if you have them.) Using the front and rear schematics as guides, measure outward from the center along the straight edge until you have the area in which the caliper will mount. We suggest measuring the area that shows the bottom of the caliper, as well as measuring the area that shows the top of the caliper. This allows you to document how far into the back of the wheel the caliper will protrude (if at all), as well as the outside diameter of the caliper. Once you have those numbers, you should be able to refer to the Accesspeed Wheel Clearance Diagram Image to compare notes. This helpful hint from Accesspeed will let you know if your wheels are a direct bolt-on fit, or if you will need spacers, or even aftermarket wheels.
CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO MEASURE YOUR WHEELS FOR BRAKE CALIPER CLEARANCE