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ricosuave · 05-31-2008, 08:36 AM

Hey fleury, no offense, but if you don't have the correct tools and have never done it before, I wouldn't recommend working on something as important that the brakes.

When I had my Honda, I didn't think the dealership prices for repair was too bad, but maybe there is a local shop or neighborhood garage that could fix you up? Whatever you do, don't go to Crappy Tire or Midas or someone like that.

The pads are one, but the rotors have to be looked at, maybe turned or replaced, and it isn't a bad idea to check the caliper too. Finally, if it hasnt been done before, a brake flush isnt a bad idea either.

All in all, its probably a little out of your range, at least from what you described above.

I would, however, recommend that you jack up each corner and remove the tire and inspect the brakes. At least by doing this you will be able to see if the shop is jerking you around or not.

Brakes aren't super hard, but they do have to be done right.

05-31-2008, 08:36 AM	#2
ricosuave Threadkiller Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 51.0544° N, 114.0669° W Exp:	Hey fleury, no offense, but if you don't have the correct tools and have never done it before, I wouldn't recommend working on something as important that the brakes. When I had my Honda, I didn't think the dealership prices for repair was too bad, but maybe there is a local shop or neighborhood garage that could fix you up? Whatever you do, don't go to Crappy Tire or Midas or someone like that. The pads are one, but the rotors have to be looked at, maybe turned or replaced, and it isn't a bad idea to check the caliper too. Finally, if it hasnt been done before, a brake flush isnt a bad idea either. All in all, its probably a little out of your range, at least from what you described above. I would, however, recommend that you jack up each corner and remove the tire and inspect the brakes. At least by doing this you will be able to see if the shop is jerking you around or not. Brakes aren't super hard, but they do have to be done right. __________________ https://www.reddit.com/r/CalgaryFlames/ I’m always amazed these sportscasters and announcers can call the game with McDavid’s **** in their mouths all the time. Last edited by ricosuave; 05-31-2008 at 08:38 AM.