- Sep 19, 2001
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2009 Mazda 3 sedan
75,000 miles
I thought $99 was too much at the shop and I can replace it myself anyway; I've done it before on an old Acura Integra.
I don't need performance, just so that I can drive and be safe. What are some decent brands that will last for me a while?
**EDIT**
Took it in for state inspection this morning. Couldn't pass because brake fluid was low. Gave them permission to check brakes and was told rotors may need to be replaced along with brakes. Said no thanks because I already have brakes and can do it myself.
Came home didn't go anywhere. Few minutes ago, got in car to go to gym and when I turn left to get out of the parking lot, there's a scraping sound. Turning right does not produce any noise. There was no scraping sound before I took it in to stupid Firestone. Visual inspection of the calipers, pads, and rotors look normal.
Do I take it back to Firestone and yell at them tomorrow?
OR
Do I just go ahead and change the brakes myself (rotors should still be ok, but I may think about taking it in for free inspection just to make sure)?
**UPDATE 7/20/13**
The plate was bent so they could take the measurement of the rotors and they never bent it back into place. Went in and they restored it. What a waste of time.
Also, I took it to another place for state inspection and it passed with flying colors. Fuck Firestone!
75,000 miles
I thought $99 was too much at the shop and I can replace it myself anyway; I've done it before on an old Acura Integra.
I don't need performance, just so that I can drive and be safe. What are some decent brands that will last for me a while?
**EDIT**
Took it in for state inspection this morning. Couldn't pass because brake fluid was low. Gave them permission to check brakes and was told rotors may need to be replaced along with brakes. Said no thanks because I already have brakes and can do it myself.
Came home didn't go anywhere. Few minutes ago, got in car to go to gym and when I turn left to get out of the parking lot, there's a scraping sound. Turning right does not produce any noise. There was no scraping sound before I took it in to stupid Firestone. Visual inspection of the calipers, pads, and rotors look normal.
Do I take it back to Firestone and yell at them tomorrow?
OR
Do I just go ahead and change the brakes myself (rotors should still be ok, but I may think about taking it in for free inspection just to make sure)?
**UPDATE 7/20/13**
The plate was bent so they could take the measurement of the rotors and they never bent it back into place. Went in and they restored it. What a waste of time.
Also, I took it to another place for state inspection and it passed with flying colors. Fuck Firestone!
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