Brake Pads
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Staging Lane
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Brake Pads I'm wondering how much a set (front + rear) of brake pads would cost. I heard AC Delco are pretty good right? Would you suggest something better?
The garage I go to says its gonna cost me about $330 for the pads and installation. Does this sound reasonable? Would this installation be something I could handle with the help of a more experienced cousin? Cause I'd like to get my calipers painted also and I could do that in the process. Maybe I should just leave the pads to the professionals, what do you think?
I think that's about it, thanks for your help.
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The garage I go to says its gonna cost me about $330 for the pads and installation. Does this sound reasonable? Would this installation be something I could handle with the help of a more experienced cousin? Cause I'd like to get my calipers painted also and I could do that in the process. Maybe I should just leave the pads to the professionals, what do you think?
I think that's about it, thanks for your help.
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Re: Brake Pads I think if you pay $330 for someone to change your pads your insane. It's the easiest job. There are two bolts per caliper to remove. I recommed Raybestos Ceramic pads. The fronts were $69 I think. I don't believe they make a ceramic rear pad so you'll have to go with a carbon metallic. Those are around $30 or so. I got mine from Pep Boys.
Painting the calipers is time consuming. It's very easy though. Make sure you get the brushed chrome caliper stickers. I have a few pics in my sig if you care to check them out.
Dan
Painting the calipers is time consuming. It's very easy though. Make sure you get the brushed chrome caliper stickers. I have a few pics in my sig if you care to check them out.
Dan
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Staging Lane
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From: Massachusetts
Re: Brake Pads Well you'll be happy to know, I'm not insane. I replaced my brake pads myself this weekend. It took about an hour or so and it was fun. I saved a whole lotta money too.
Thanks for steering me away from that money hungry garage. That price was rediculous compared to how much it actually cost me.
Thanks for steering me away from that money hungry garage. That price was rediculous compared to how much it actually cost me.
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Re: Brake Pads $330 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
I paid $60.00 for a mechanic to install my new Eradispeed rotors (all around) and pads.
I paid $60.00 for a mechanic to install my new Eradispeed rotors (all around) and pads.
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Re: Brake Pads Glad to hear it Obi-Wan. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
I don't like anyone working on my car. There are a lot of hacks out there. Not saying that I'm not one, but at least I'll know what I screwed up. They won't tell you.
Dan
I don't like anyone working on my car. There are a lot of hacks out there. Not saying that I'm not one, but at least I'll know what I screwed up. They won't tell you.
Dan
