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Re: Where Do You Go For A Brake Job? - mrbigstuff - 06-01-2009 The last time I did brakes (in my driveway), the pads were more expensive than the rotors. Smelling a rat, I asked why and was told, "that's the way it is now." Further questioning revealed that everyone seems to be using the China-made rotors. Now, Chinese goods have improved leaps and bounds in the last decade, but for some reason their foundry stuff is still lousy to my mind. It's not necessarily the material but the workmanship, the attention to detail when it comes to these parts. Long story: I ordered the Brembo rotors from Germany and paid about $85 for the pair, mail order. I paid about $45 for the pads. I would be willing to bet you will not get the Brembo rotors and good pads at most repair shops unless you specify them. Re: Where Do You Go For A Brake Job? - macphanatic - 06-01-2009 I usually do my own. However, I know that the local the Tires Plus was using the best grade Raybestos rotors and pads for the longest time. The manager liked the quality and thought they were much better than any of the other non-performance products. Re: Where Do You Go For A Brake Job? - Jack D. - 06-02-2009 >Long story: I ordered the Brembo rotors from Germany and paid about $85 for the pair, mail order. I paid about $45 for the pads. I went through two sets of Chinese CRAP rotors and finally just bought the Brembos. Best money I ever spent and not really that expensive when you figure in the agita cost with the pulsing of the warped Chinese rotors and not knowing if you'll really stop. Re: Where Do You Go For A Brake Job? - Bo - 06-02-2009 Seacrest wrote: :yum: Re: Where Do You Go For A Brake Job? - testcase - 06-02-2009 I have two local mechanics that I trust. Either will competently do the work necessary without trying to have me pay their rent for the rest of the year (by padding the bill with unneeded repairs). If you don't know of a reputable local mechanic, start asking people for recommendations. Ask enough people and one or two names will be repeated often. On your first visit, let him (or her ![]() |