Advice on brakes please...

[cflaws]

So my brakes were squeaking for a little bit my brother not a brake expert but pretty knowledgable said the rotors are fine I just need pads. I just took her to the dealer and they said I need all new rotors & brakes...so my soon to be bill almost $2k... Possible? I don't ride the brakes or brake hard....

[SCOTCH MAN]

Rotors on GM Parts Direct are $81 each pads depend on what you get. There price sounds really out of line. Also brakes are easy to do. Just had one of my rotors off Saturday to replace a stud. Realty ease as are replacing pads.


Jim
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[SYCK SS]

How many miles do you have??? That is one thing that could determine if both are needed.

but there are 2 reasons the brakes will squeak.

1) is caused by a vibration which is common for our brakes to do in the first place.

2) it could be the pads are worn down so low that the indicator is rubbing.

another thing you can do to is buy aftermarket brake pads. Those will be far cheaper, and also will have brake dust as well. I will let those chime in that purchased alternative pads speak from their experiences.

[cflaws]

Thank you very much for a reply. I have 47k on them no vibration. Thanks again.

[TonyNo]

Sorry. Can't remember. Do you have Brembos?

[cflaws]

Yes, I do have Brembos...thanks

[cflaws]

Rotors on GM Parts Direct are $81 each pads depend on what you get. There price sounds really out of line. Also brakes are easy to do. Just had one of my rotors off Saturday to replace a stud. Realty ease as are replacing pads.


Jim
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Thank you Jim he said rotors are $700 for the front $600 for the rear and the pads or brakes? $436 front $336 rear.

[SCOTCH MAN]

I just bought Baer slotted and drilled rotors (4) from Phastek for less than 600 and no charge for shipping I'll change them myself in less than 2 hours. Pads can be changed easily. Just my 2 cents worth


Jim
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[cflaws]

Thank you...gotta love the blood sucking dealerships....and for the record not all dealerships are this thirsty = ) my opinion only...sorry to offend...

[SYCK SS]

Thank you very much for a reply. I have 47k on them no vibration. Thanks again.

I would probably say you should do both pads and rotors if they are worn. And the vibration is not something you would feel. I was just referencing that annoying squeak we hear is actually the vibration.

But a dealers price is always outrageous. You are always better off buying else where

[cflaws]

I would probably say you should do both pads and rotors if they are worn. And the vibration is not something you would feel. I was just referencing that annoying squeak we hear is actually the vibration.

But a dealers price is always outrageous. You are always better off buying else where

thank you = )

[HumanWiki]

Were those prices of parts only or those parts installed? I can tell you that I got Carbotech XP series high temp race pads for the Vette front and rear for 600.00, so you shouldn't be paying 772.00 for just pads plain w/o install.

I had pads swapped out at Libertyville after a Road America event.. I don't remember how much it was out the door for ACDelco pads, but I know it wasn't 700 for them. I kept my DBA rotors on though, so I'm curious to know if they can't simply turn them or if they do need a full replacement.

I would def get a second opinion.

[cflaws]

Thank you thats total parts & labor they said if they cut or trim the rotors they would be below the allowed grade. I wish I would have had a warning that I was close to the rotors getting ruined = ) I guess there isn't a dashboard display flashing Im close to rotor time = ) thanks for the input

[Pro Stock John]

You have a lot of miles IMO for a set of pads so you should probably get that done, and a brake shop can check your rotors to see if they need to be replaced.

[swety1]

cindy y did you not let me know about a brake issue? with a extra garage and a roter cutter I would done the work free you buy the pads and rotors if ness labor FREE!