Brakes service - what do I need?
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Brakes service - what do I need?
I need to change my brake pads as they are almost done. I am wondering what do i need in order to change them ?
Should I go with OEM or aftermarket pads? do I need to change the rotor as well ? what about shim kits and fit kits?
Thank you everyone for your help!
Should I go with OEM or aftermarket pads? do I need to change the rotor as well ? what about shim kits and fit kits?
Thank you everyone for your help!
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Are you doing them yourself or having a shop do them for you?
As far as parts, the OEM brake pads are more then enough and with the CL discount off Sewell, they aren't too expensive either. If your replacing the front brake pads, make sure you choose the "low dust" brake pads before buying. The regular pads dust like crazy! Shim kit and fit kits depend, i know most people don't seem to change out the fit kit, but some people change out the shims. Sometimes they get damaged during the removal/install too...and i don't believe OEM pads come with shims so you'll have to order them separately. Most aftermarket pads however do come with shims in the box already, but i don't really see too many people on CL switching to aftermarket brake pads. Rotors only need to be changed if they are warped or something else is wrong with them.
As far as parts, the OEM brake pads are more then enough and with the CL discount off Sewell, they aren't too expensive either. If your replacing the front brake pads, make sure you choose the "low dust" brake pads before buying. The regular pads dust like crazy! Shim kit and fit kits depend, i know most people don't seem to change out the fit kit, but some people change out the shims. Sometimes they get damaged during the removal/install too...and i don't believe OEM pads come with shims so you'll have to order them separately. Most aftermarket pads however do come with shims in the box already, but i don't really see too many people on CL switching to aftermarket brake pads. Rotors only need to be changed if they are warped or something else is wrong with them.
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