Should I stick with oem parts from the dealer or get rotors(Brembo @ $57.00 each) and ceramic pads(tirerack has a note that toyota recommends ceramic pad material) ($61.00 - $72.00 per axle set) from tirerack.
Dealer quoted $490.00 (parts+labor) for the job. Appreciate any insights about either option.
Can't they be turned? Usually they can be ground once before replacment. They may not really be warped. The latest theory is that the vibrations are caused by embedded pad material that can be removed by machining them.
"vibrations are caused by embedded pad material that can be removed by machining the rotors?"
Does it not strike you that in the course of removing "embedded pad material" that the rotors are made true again? LOL
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- Philip
I replaced mine with raybestos top of the line ceramic and rotors and am very happy. Rotors are made in Canada. You can get them at rockauto.com for half price from auto store. Take a look. $500 is ridiculous
Yes Philip and that is why I said it was the latest theory. LOL
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Damn Man! Brembos for $57!!!!!
I'd do it. Before I learned how to do brakes (8 years ago) I was paying $57 for AFTERMARKET rotors!!!!
Get Brembo rotors which are better than OEM and buy OEM brake pads. Get a local shop to put them on.
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Called dealer.. rotors are $ 99/- each and a pad set for $43/- (set of
4)....so assuming @ $ 250/- for parts(new shims grease etc)... would it cost $250/- for labor... the same dealer quoted $500/- for the job... One other question, the car has ABS. If I get the brake job done at a local shop, should the mechanic be asked to open the bleeder valve to let brake fluid out while retracting the piston (using c-clamp/pad separator device etc) -> to protect the ABS system from contaminants/particles in the piston?Or is it safe to do this without opening the bleeder valve? Regards, Shirish.
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