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DaveG99 · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:20 pm Post subject: Brakes

I need new pads all around. Just hit 54k miles. How much are pads and does anyne recomend a certain type?
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CrAz3D · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:21 pm Post subject:

I think I got regular generic ones @ Checker. Around $35 per set IIRC
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Raptor05121 · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:23 pm Post subject:

I got Hawk PosiQuiets for like $35 shipped. They're okay.
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scott1981 · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:24 pm Post subject:

Carquest Blue pads are recommended and considerably cut back on the insane amount of dust stock Ford pads are criticized for.

Truth be told anything that is a semi-metallic will be a decent cheap pad for everyday driving. Should be able to find them for 17-25 a pair at your local car parts store.

I threw on pads in the driveway in an hour, really is a pretty easy job.

It amazes me the insane labor rates mechanics charge to throw on pads.

You can turn your rotors if you really want to do everything perfectly but it is a hassle and takes much more time.

I didnt bother
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CrAz3D · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:28 pm Post subject:

I need to get rotors turned and new pads Sad

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Worst part is getting the rotors to a place to get them turned
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scott1981 · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:31 pm Post subject:

last5oh_302 · O.G.D.R Joined: 18 Nov 2008 Posts: 314 Location: Ontario

I'm still on my originals, but when the time comes I think I'm going for the Wagoner Thermo Quiets.
They're known for low dusting as well.

squirtbottle09 · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:09 pm Post subject:

Im in for a hell of a service. I just hit 90k and need brakes (35's and 20's are hard on them), and to change my plugs.
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coobies5 · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:05 pm Post subject:

i got me some drilled and slotted rotors off ebay for all 4 wheels for $215'ish and lifetime warranty, and using some brake best or something like that from oreilly's

Ftruck05 · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:35 pm Post subject:

I replaced the pads at 43,000 and am sitting on 88,888 today and they still look pretty beefy. I put on the Raybestos mid grades.
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CrAz3D · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject:

raybestos. thats what I've got. not sure on grade
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DaveG99 · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:53 pm Post subject:

We have a meskin mechanic at our company that maintains the trucks and small engine stuff. Im going to pay him like $100 to do all four of my pads. Hopefully he can do it on his lunch break or after work.
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McLovin · O.G.D.R Joined: 18 Sep 2008 Posts: 260

that sounds fair, my friends buy all the stuff and i put it on for $50. but that is for one axel

it's a hell of a deal because i make a quick buck and the stupid shop that changes oil, air filter, adds coolant, and changes wiperblades and charges you for all that without even asking doesn't get paid to do it.

shifty_85 · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:34 pm Post subject:

durlast golds from autozone have lifetime warrentys on them. turn rotors??? they turn every time you drive Wink

i got a place that turns rotors for 15 bucks or get brand new ones for 40 each i think i havnt bought them in a while. brakes are easy to do i love doing brakes... drums are a PITA!!!

CrAz3D · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:47 am Post subject: