With 50k miles on my stock brakes on my 07 Sedan, no doubt I need some service.

I just called Just Brakes and they gave me an estimate of $99.95 for all 4 wheels new pads and machine rotors. Anyone try them?

Dealership wants around $1,000 for the same thing.

 

I'd say do it yourself. I've been through probably 5 sets of pads (track days) and my rotors are still pretty good. I would ask them to show you the rotors before they turn them, you may not need it - although most places require it.

Also be wary of the pads they use. I've had places like that change my pads but I always bring my own pads - OEM Sport pads

 

I agree. I had them do one of my previous cars and they didn't do a good job so I never went back.

 

What do you mean not a "good job?" Like the rotors were still warped? Brakes didn't work as well as stock? Didn't like their pads? What?

Basically, I need brakes and I'm not paying $1000 for the dealer to do it.

Any other thoughts? Pep Boys? One of he tire places?

 

Well, I just dropped it off at Just Brakes. It's $99.88 for the basic job (including my rear pads), $119 extra for the front pads (sport) and $40 to flush and bleed the fluid. $259 total minus a $25 coupon from their website.

They tried to talk me into rebuilding the calipers ($220 extra) and replacing the metal hangers for the pads ($80 lmao), but no. I'll update later on how the job is.

The funny thing is that with 51k miles, original pads, I actually still had pad life left on all four brakes. Must be a record for this car.

 

Well, out the door, it was $250 and the brakes feel pretty good. They're quiet and no shimmy or warp on the rotors.

Only noticeable difference between now and the stock brake pads is that it takes slightly more pressure on the pedal to stop than before. Overall, I'm pretty happy.

 

they will go back to how it was before, you just need to give them time to bed in. just make sure you dont do any hard braking over and over and then hard brake to a complete stop. you could get Pad burn in and cause the brakes to start vibrating,.

 

Yeah, I had to read about that on tirerack.com. I'm surprised the brake shop didn't mention anything about proper break in procedure.