Brake pad and rotor replacement
03-31-2008, 01:12 AM
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Mine are being swapped out now,for cross-drilled and new pads.
The car has 60K on it and the pads had about 1/8" life left in them
if that gives you any idea.
The car has 60K on it and the pads had about 1/8" life left in them
if that gives you any idea.
03-31-2008, 04:12 PM
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Burning Brakes
my 2000 coupe with 52XXX miles on the clock has 20% pad left on front and 40% on rears - i'll be changing them out very soon.
this is one thing that the stealership will do for you free of charge - a brake inspection!
jeff
this is one thing that the stealership will do for you free of charge - a brake inspection!
jeff
03-31-2008, 04:56 PM
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Really depends on how you drive the car. Take it to one of those shops that do a courtesy brake inspection (or just check it yourself) and see how much pad is left.
03-31-2008, 05:18 PM
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Melting Slicks
Just wait until the chatter plate starts squealing on the front brakes. You would then need to invest for replacement pads. If the rotors look OK, I'd go with them. If glazed are deeply scratched, lots of options from cheap to rediculous!
Easy job if you can handle some simple hand tools. Except for lug nuts, can all be done with sockets or box end wrenches. about 1/2 hour each wheel to R&R the rotors and pads. Very easy job.
Easy job if you can handle some simple hand tools. Except for lug nuts, can all be done with sockets or box end wrenches. about 1/2 hour each wheel to R&R the rotors and pads. Very easy job.
