I was rotating my tires (w/my new Harbor Freight 20" lift floor jack) andnoticed the inner pads on my front brakes are worn down to the backing plate.So, I'm thinking of getting Pep Boys to R&R my front brake pads. They say theyalways turn down the rotors and the total cost would be $161.00. Rotors don'talways need to be turned down do they? I thought they only needed to be turneddown if they were badly grooved (they can catch a fingernail in the grooves)?I also want to thank whoever gave me the heads up on the great 3-ton, 20" liftfloor jack I got from Harbor Freight for $60.00. The only regret I've got is Ididn't find out about it 10 years ago.-Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)

Wblane did pass the time by typing:Your caliper bolts might be worn or sticky. Remove, clean, check. IF theyhave notches or wear spots you can feel with your fingernail, replace them.Cheap part at NAPA. Couple o bucks.IF there is no visible damage it is not necissary to turn the rotor.Save yourself some dough and replace the pads yourself. All it takes isa few tools and a big ass C clamp to move the piston back in.- never press directly on the piston, always in the center of the old shoe- Remember to open the brake reservoir a bit, loosen the cap- you can crack the bleed valve a bit rather than press older fluid up into the systemI've also found that rotors are simply cheaper to replace. Most shopsdon't properly machine them anyway and soon they warp.One final note, never ever let the caliper hang by the hose. Hang itwith a coathanger on the frame or suspension.

Except, it wasn't a part of my Bear equipment, the pliers were,back in '69. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||Omailto: Calman wrote:

LOL. You and your pump pliers, must have been a Plumber in yourpast life. ;-) God Bless America, ßill O|||||||Omailto: Roma>

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Pep Boys for brake job?

Oct 11, 2004 27 Replies

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Paul Calman 21 years ago

In that case i would recommend having a shop of good reputation do the job. A guy who went through trade school and earns a good living probably cares more about his work than a $8.00 an hour guy who learned his trade in prison. I know one guy who makes a lot of money fixing Walmart mistakes, like un-tightened oil plug engine rebuilds.

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Paul Calman 21 years ago

These leave marks also, but few guys except an alignment specialist buy a set.

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L.W.(ßill) Hughes III 21 years ago

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Mike Romain 21 years ago

I use one like this:

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86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

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Matt 21 years ago

Don't know how it is where you are, but Pep Boys does my brakes (with Raybestos pads) for free after I got them done the first time...and with a smile!! My TJ eats brakes like candy and I get a new set every

12-13 months. Haven't paid in 3 years... They also have good deals on Optima batteries in the fall. I'd do business with them, although maybe it's location-by-location.

Matt

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L.W.(ßill) Hughes III 21 years ago

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Mike Romain 21 years ago

Actually in my current life. LOL! My last employment was as a plumbing contractor when I got in the accident, so yup, I have lots of those kind of tools around. I have a sweet sub contract job just waiting for me as soon as I can get fully mobile here again. My main contractor is busy!

Mike

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