Brake Pads & Rotors?
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Racer
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From: Laguna Niguel CA
Brake Pads & Rotors?
I just got a quote from a Chevy dealer in Orange County for $295 + $285 for F & R Pads and was told $100 Each for Rotors if necessary. Isn't $1000.00 for Brakes a bit steep. My experience with Jaguar was considerably less and they are considered expensive. Any feedback or suggestions?
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From: Lake Worth FL
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Considering a set of front and rear GM ceramic pads are around $100 and NAPA replacement rotors are $25 each, that's a bit steep. It's not a tough job to do yourself. 
Drifting
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From: Corinth TX
That appears to be quite a bit overpriced. You could put high performance rotors and pads on for that price considering you do the work yourself. Goodluck with everything. As others have said it is pretty easy and self fulfilling when you do it yourself. And while you are at it you can even paint your rotor hats and also calipers.
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Originally Posted by NocarbutaVetteforme
You could put high performance rotors and pads on for that price considering you do the work yourself.
Napa rotors for $25 each and stock ZO6 pads
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From: TurtleCreek Twp Ohio
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Honestly my wife could change the pads on the C5. It's a very simple process.
The Rotor is nearly as easy just need to unbolt the Caliper. Honestly do it yourself or ask a Vette guy in your area if he would help you. Please don't spend that kinda money on this.
The Rotor is nearly as easy just need to unbolt the Caliper. Honestly do it yourself or ask a Vette guy in your area if he would help you. Please don't spend that kinda money on this.
Racer
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From: Bergen County NJ
Over the weekend I installed GM dura stop drilled slotted rotors with GM dura stop pads all around on my 97, paid $210.00 w/ shipping for the rotors from ebay, pads from Ecklers for about $100.00. Look sweet and stop on a dime. Price can't be beat and I like keeping it GM!
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I agree that is pretty steep. I use NAPA rotors for $25 and full competition Carbotech pads for something like $350 a set.
You could get Carbotech Panther Plus street pads from forum vendor pfyc.com for $280 total (front and rear) and Napa rotors for $100 total and take your car to a reputable brake shop and get out for under $500 total. Changing all four rotors and pads takes me about an hour without a lift.
You could get Carbotech Panther Plus street pads from forum vendor pfyc.com for $280 total (front and rear) and Napa rotors for $100 total and take your car to a reputable brake shop and get out for under $500 total. Changing all four rotors and pads takes me about an hour without a lift.
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