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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Recomended shops to replace brake pads

Need some local advice guys.
I'm looking to repalce my brake pads, not sure if I need all 4 or just the fronts.
I wanted to see if anyone knew of a shop that charges a reasonable price around the Pasadena area for labor.
I'll prob get the pads online.
I've been getting quotes for around $80 per axle.
I know it's not that difficult to DIY, but I do not have the area in which to do them.
I'd rather just take it to a shop and get it done.
Thanks guys.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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Hit up Sebastian at Specialty Z in Chatsworth, he will take care of you

Originally Posted by irishsig
Need some local advice guys.
I'm looking to repalce my brake pads, not sure if I need all 4 or just the fronts.
I wanted to see if anyone knew of a shop that charges a reasonable price around the Pasadena area for labor.
I'll prob get the pads online.
I've been getting quotes for around $80 per axle.
I know it's not that difficult to DIY, but I do not have the area in which to do them.
I'd rather just take it to a shop and get it done.
Thanks guys.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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R&J! They can do it for great price
 
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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Just pad slap those b!tches! Ive done mine in the parking lot at work before lol.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 01:45 AM
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I know i don't have the tool to push the pistons back. R & J should have them and install them for you while you sit back and chat to some friendly people.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 02:09 AM
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PM ShanesG
He is pretty close to you and has great prices. Tell him I sent you.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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Thanks for all the leads guys, awesome!
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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Hit up ShaneG! I'm getting my coils install this weekend! This is his numbers 8186532927...send him a text!! Good price and negotiable!
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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Btw where are you planning to get your pads? I need to get them replace soon too.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bluedevils95
I know i don't have the tool to push the pistons back. R & J should have them and install them for you while you sit back and chat to some friendly people.
You can reset the caliper with the old pad and a c clamp. Also, If u haven't found anyone yet, I can switch out ur pads for half of what the shops charge. I'm in west la, let me know.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Hiepster
Btw where are you planning to get your pads? I need to get them replace soon too.
Just go to autozone and get the $50 duralast gold ceramic w/ lifetime warranty. You can exchange them for brand new ones under the warranty right when they are low life. Just say there is seething wrong with them and you get brand new pads. My buddy and I have been getting free brake pads for years doing this method.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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Yeah, when I had an apartment, I would just do the work on my car (at the time a AWD Honda CIVIC wagon) in my parking space. Not a lot of room, but i would do it. Of course I would replace the drive shaft U-joints on my old Toyota truck at an older apartment with two 2x4s and a hammer in a parking space, because I couldn't afford a mechanic.

Later,

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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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$80 per axle I can do it for well less than half that. LMK when you'd like to get it done.

-Shane
 
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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I can do it as well pm me if you need help. I've helped a few G"s out here already. Chris is on his way here as we speak lol.
 
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