oem brakes
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how long did your oem brakes last you? i just hit 31500 miles and now the dealer told me i have to replace the front brake pads and rotors for $450+ (parts and labor). does this sound about right? this just seems strange because my previous car was a civic with 90k+ miles and i never had to change the brakes pads. i know the z needs more stopping power but that much more?
any recommendations on what i should do? i can't afford to spend too much money right now so i'm looking for the most affordable option. is $450 at the dealer a good deal? are independent shops like midas a good alternative? or should i consider aftermarket brakes? thank you in advance for the help and recommendations.
any recommendations on what i should do? i can't afford to spend too much money right now so i'm looking for the most affordable option. is $450 at the dealer a good deal? are independent shops like midas a good alternative? or should i consider aftermarket brakes? thank you in advance for the help and recommendations.
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I'm not too sure about changing your rotors but my pads lasted me 30k+. I went with the StopTech Stage II kit. Awesome package for the price. Highly recommend it. It is a $600 investment but you get a lot for a great price! Do a search and you'll find a lot of info on it.
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I think you need to ask yourself a few questions:
Can i do brake maintance myself? or do i know someone that can help me.
its sounds like you just have brake pads that are needing replacement.
Get a jack, take the rotors off and go to an autoparts store and have them turned. buy replacement brake pads - dont go cheap here!! and reinstall them.
jason!
Can i do brake maintance myself? or do i know someone that can help me.
its sounds like you just have brake pads that are needing replacement.
Get a jack, take the rotors off and go to an autoparts store and have them turned. buy replacement brake pads - dont go cheap here!! and reinstall them.
jason!
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If you're even just a little mechanically inclined I'd say do the brakes yourself, and have the rotors turned. I haven't done the Z's brakes but I've done every car I've owned and it's a piece of cake! Here is a How to
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