I suck at mechanic work, I'm always stripping something, but I've been told that changing your rotors and pads are pretty simple.

What am I looking for in rotors and pads? I want something with good braking performance. Are there certain brands or types of rotors and pads I should be looking for? Or is it all the same shite?

TIA

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Posted by TDsngumbo

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Posted on 5/5/14 at 12:57 pm to Casty McBoozer

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Suggestions on rotors and brake pads

I suggest you have them.

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Posted by htownjeep

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Posted on 5/5/14 at 12:58 pm to Casty McBoozer

Why are you changing the rotors?

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Posted by Clames

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Posted on 5/5/14 at 12:59 pm to Casty McBoozer

The factory made that decision for you already.

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Posted by LNCHBOX

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Posted on 5/5/14 at 1:01 pm to Casty McBoozer

What type of car and how aggressive do you drive?

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Posted by Trout Bandit

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Posted on 5/5/14 at 1:10 pm to Casty McBoozer

Changing pads is pretty easy. Rotors are a different animal, especially if they're pressed on.

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Wheel shimmy when braking.

You need to bring them to a shop and have them turned. They usually turn them while still on the car.

This post was edited on 5/5/14 at 1:12 pm

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Posted by jordan21210

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Posted on 5/5/14 at 1:20 pm to Casty McBoozer

I was just quoted $230ish to get an inspection and change pads and turn rotors on my truck. Given the time I'd have to spend doing it myself and the price id pay for 8 pads and 4 rotors...decision was a no brainer. Gonna let the dealership handle it while I get some work done lol.

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