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Old 03-26-11, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by NEbiker10
Dude why are you even at a dealer in the first place?????


Brakes are easy I think I changed my first when I was 14...Buy them from autozone or advanced and learn to do it yourself. you will save urself thousands
unfortunately i have to agree with this 100%.

never go to the dealer unless it is absolutely necessary or if you just have money to throw around (waste)

for brakes your car should of never been there---no offense and good luck
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Originally Posted by 1WILLY1
does this mean you actually paid the dealer to do this?

Please tell me im mistaken
You're mistaken. I DIDN'T pay them. Now I need to get this problem fixed.
Old 03-27-11, 02:47 AM
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Stealership prices for everything is a joke. I don't care if it is a 14 year old Lexus or a 997 Turbo or a Gallardo. If you do your research and you can save a lot of money.

If you want the easy way to fix it, just pick up the calipers, rotors, and pads from Autozone or Napa. It should cost no more than $400 for everything
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for 16's your gonna need a 25mm spacer. one of the members have pulled it off
Old 03-27-11, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by RBinDC
You're mistaken. I DIDN'T pay them. Now I need to get this problem fixed.
oh great im glad you backed out of there

try to source parts yourswelf and find any reasonably priced mechanic--youll do much better cost wise
Old 03-27-11, 06:24 AM
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I was in the dealer last month picking up a plastic piece I broke. Behind the counter was a box of rotors and pads which had a note that said " return and Exchange" looked at the logo on the bill..........it was from napa
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Originally Posted by NEbiker10
I was in the dealer last month picking up a plastic piece I broke. Behind the counter was a box of rotors and pads which had a note that said " return and Exchange" looked at the logo on the bill..........it was from napa
Son of a B*gun!
Old 03-27-11, 09:10 AM
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You will need at least 15mm spacer to clear the LS400 brakes.
Old 03-27-11, 01:57 PM
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u can get new 1 from rock auto for alot cheaper
Old 03-27-11, 02:10 PM
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Send me a PM if you want to change your brakes. Just bring pizza and beer....good beer
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never get work done at a dealer .. premoum prices for no additional value .... also dealers will always replace and never rebuild

you have alot of option here
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For that price you could buy a ls400 bbk and some wheels from the classifieds to fit them.
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Originally Posted by wickedsc3
For that price you could buy a ls400 bbk and some wheels from the classifieds to fit them.
lol agreed----a decent set of wheels at that
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