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09-29-08, 03:28 PM
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Brake Job
So I took my GX in today to get the brakes checked. I recently switched to 22" Wheels with 305/40/R22 Nitto 420's and they have created a lot more wear and tear on the pads. I got a quote from the dealer and it was $850 before taxes to have my pads changed. This was absolutely insane to me. So, I am having an Independent do the job.
Has anyone else out there done this before?
The Independent is putting a form of Ceramics on which will hopefully help compensate for the weight increase from the tires and rims. Anyone out there had any success/errors with that?
One of the reasons I decided to take it in is sometimes when I am rolling to a stop I can hear a strange droning noise from the back right rim. I've noticed recently that the brakes smell - only on that side - after driving sometimes. Anyone experienced that?
Thanks so much everyone for your help.
Has anyone else out there done this before?
The Independent is putting a form of Ceramics on which will hopefully help compensate for the weight increase from the tires and rims. Anyone out there had any success/errors with that?
One of the reasons I decided to take it in is sometimes when I am rolling to a stop I can hear a strange droning noise from the back right rim. I've noticed recently that the brakes smell - only on that side - after driving sometimes. Anyone experienced that?
Thanks so much everyone for your help.
09-29-08, 03:59 PM
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I have used both Axxis Ultimate pads and most recently EBC Greenstuff Supreme. The Axxis are a marked improvement over the OEM but the Greenstuff are the best I have used. Keep in mind that I switched out the Rotor to Drilled & Slotted at the same time. I put new rotors on both time I switched pads, they were slightly grooved after the set of Axxis pads and you really should not even try to turn drilled rotors (any rotors really, but that's a topic for another time).
09-30-08, 06:57 AM
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I too went the independent route for a brake job, but I purchased my pads and rotors through Tire Rack. ATE slotted rotors for the rear and ATE premium pads all around. A huge cost savings and better peformance then OEM IMO. If your brakes are taking a beating try slotted or cross drilled rotors.
09-30-08, 11:15 AM
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Thanks for the input! The GX is being worked on right now and I'm picking it up after work today. They had already ordered the pads, so I will let you know what brand they are and how they perform after I test them.
Question: anyone out there painted their calipers? Any pix?
I am thinking of having mine painted. Either Black like my GX, or Blue. Any suggestions/thoughts/comments?
Question: anyone out there painted their calipers? Any pix?
I am thinking of having mine painted. Either Black like my GX, or Blue. Any suggestions/thoughts/comments?
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