YACT: Where do you buy your pads?

[GTaudiophile]

As in brake pads.

If under warranty...

Do you have them changed by the dealer? Or by a third party like Just Brakes?

Mazda wants to charge me $418 for all four pads on my Mazda 3S! Now, I have changed the pads on my Miata myself, and it takes no more than 30 minutes and $20 of Mazda genuine parts!

 

[imported_LoKe]

$418 for pads? Lmfao. Go to a place like part source or princess auto.

EDIT: Ah, didn't notice your original question. Well, if you get it done by a certified mechanic, you should be in the clear. Ask your dealership.

 

[MixMasterTang]

Generally they just try to scare you into paying their high costs for doing it. Your warranty won't be voided unless they can prove that you changing your pads directly caused something to go wrong with your car.

 

[Pikachu]

That's why I think buying a new car just for the warranty coverage is such a joke. Everytime the car's got a problem, it's a "wear item" or pro-rated, or some other BS.

 

[iamwiz82]

My method has always been to buy the second cheapest at Autozone/Napa/other chain. It's worked great so far.

 

[GTaudiophile]

More importantly, who installs them?

 

[pray4mojo]

http://www.hawkgroupbuy.com/

 

[mwmorph]

High. by maybe $80

 

[jimbob200521]

I get my brake pads at Autozone (ceramic for about $40) and do the install on my brake pads and rotors myself Saves a lots of moneys

 

[DurocShark]

Originally posted by: mwmorph
High. by maybe $80-100

The rotors shouldn't be turned unless there's damage. Check for runout and thickness and unless those are off or there's gouging, don't mess.

 

[FoBoT]

autozone, or whatever chain i find first

 

[EngenZerO]

i am going for a stoptechstage 2 oem caliber kit for my car next year... mynismo.com

other than that... autozone ceramics... unless you want something beefy.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
http://www.hawkgroupbuy.com/

9 times out of 10, it's a waste of money for those pads. You probably don't tax your brake system to the point that they are needed.

 

[BoomerD]

I get almost all my BMW parts from interautoparts in the L.A. area, but Gary (the owner) cuts me a helluva break on prices...I get them for about the same price that the shops pay...and I get top quality parts...

 

[OS]

hawk pads from tirerack.com, i like to support them since they have really good reviews and service.

and i actually do need these pads, the OEM pads leave deposits on the rotors, causing braking vibration.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: DurocShark

Originally posted by: mwmorph
High. by maybe $80-100

The rotors shouldn't be turned unless there's damage. Check for runout and thickness and unless those are off or there's gouging, don't mess.

The Rotors need turned every time you change the pads or you may end up damaging the brake system. I get mine at NAPA.


You need to learn more about the Magnuson-Moss Warrenty act of 1975 that says unless they are providing the part free of charge. The company cannot void your warrenty unless they can prove that the part was the cause of greater failure to the product it was installed on. This goes for almost anything replacement aftermarket. Modifing the engine is a differant story.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode15/usc_sup_01_15_10_50.html
http://www.buybrakes.com/

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: Pikachu
That's why I think buying a new car just for the warranty coverage is such a joke. Everytime the car's got a problem, it's a "wear item" or pro-rated, or some other BS.

Buy a BMW. Everything is covered, from brake pads to windshield wipers.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: Pikachu
That's why I think buying a new car just for the warranty coverage is such a joke. Everytime the car's got a problem, it's a "wear item" or pro-rated, or some other BS.

Buy a BMW. Everything is covered, from brake pads to windshield wipers.

which works wonders for their resale value.

 

[MasterAndCommander]

Pep Boys...I get their Pro-Stop brand of Ceramics for like $26 a set. I think they are repackaged from "Satisfied Brakes" in Canada.

Yup they are:


Satisfied Brake Products
PROSTOP Ceramic Brake Pads
Formulated and manufactured exclusively for Pep Boys.
Non-ferrous ceramic friction compound designed for safe and reliable braking performance with minimal dusting and virtually no noise.

Manufactured using patented "Grid Lok" steel backing plates ensuring friction material retention throughout the entire life cycle of the pads.

All products are 100% chamfered, slotted and shimmed and come sealed in a high gloss premium package complete with noise eliminating lubricant and bedding instructions.

 

[quakefiend420]

if you do it yourself just don't buy the cheapest they have...i bought the cheapies and ended up changing them again 5K miles later cause the fronts started squealing

 

[mwmorph]

Originally posted by: DurocShark

Originally posted by: mwmorph
High. by maybe $80-100

The rotors shouldn't be turned unless there's damage. Check for runout and thickness and unless those are off or there's gouging, don't mess.

rotors always are turned at my shop and most places I know. Rotors will take shape to a pad always and the new pads wont set right unless the rotors are turned. Also in the normalcourse of driving, most rotors gain a bit of runout whih can be fixedby a slight turning.

 

[eplebnista]

Rock Auto

 

[Winchester]

I think my wife gets her pads at walmart or walgreens.

 

[j00fek]

418 for pads? ROFLMAO

i get them from a parts store not usually more than 30$, do the work myself and profit...

 

[ViviTheMage]

if its just pads, thats a lot, otherwise its about right for four rotors too.