Brake pad replacement
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Brake pad replacement
My brakes are starting to squeal at 45K miles. The local mechanic who has been reliable told me over the phone he would resurface the rotors when replacing the pads and I probably would only need the front axle done.
1. Would you resurface them even if they are not obviously scored?
2. Do you think they might need to be replaced anyway due to wear?
3. What is the best place to get true OEM pads?
Thanks in advance.
1. Would you resurface them even if they are not obviously scored?
2. Do you think they might need to be replaced anyway due to wear?
3. What is the best place to get true OEM pads?
Thanks in advance.
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What about the rotor questions?
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If you replace pads, you should either resurface or get new rotors. Reason for this is the pad material "beds" into the surface of the new rotor and creates friction material on both surfaces that aids in braking. You don't need to replace rotors...I have frequently "pad-slapped" cars and just replace the pads only.
Squealing brakes doesn't necessarily mean the brakes are done. You really need to pull a wheel and inspect pad thickness. If there is plenty of meat, you can re lubricated the caliper. Noise is caused by vibrations and harmonics.
I bought my oem brake stuff off eBay from Infiniti parts wholesalers. I think I paid about $250 for new rotors and pads up front and did the install myself in no time
Squealing brakes doesn't necessarily mean the brakes are done. You really need to pull a wheel and inspect pad thickness. If there is plenty of meat, you can re lubricated the caliper. Noise is caused by vibrations and harmonics.
I bought my oem brake stuff off eBay from Infiniti parts wholesalers. I think I paid about $250 for new rotors and pads up front and did the install myself in no time
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If you replace pads, you should either resurface or get new rotors. Reason for this is the pad material "beds" into the surface of the new rotor and creates friction material on both surfaces that aids in braking. You don't need to replace rotors...I have frequently "pad-slapped" cars and just replace the pads only.
Squealing brakes doesn't necessarily mean the brakes are done. You really need to pull a wheel and inspect pad thickness. If there is plenty of meat, you can re lubricated the caliper. Noise is caused by vibrations and harmonics.
Squealing brakes doesn't necessarily mean the brakes are done. You really need to pull a wheel and inspect pad thickness. If there is plenty of meat, you can re lubricated the caliper. Noise is caused by vibrations and harmonics.
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I think are the ones. or Get a part number, then you can just google it.
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