How much for brake pads?
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well, which ones? trust both of you...more info pls....
diy install? you guys know how to do it? i dont like the idea of messing around with my brakes unless someone who knows what they're doing is there.....
diy install? you guys know how to do it? i dont like the idea of messing around with my brakes unless someone who knows what they're doing is there.....
make sure when you put on your new brakes to check if your rotors need to be machined, if you slap on your new pads with out checking your rotors and you end up having to machine them, you can ruin your new pads so be sure to check that out.
Also if your doing it yourself check the slider pins on the caliper make sure they haven't seized up if they have take it out and lubricate them with a brake grease or they have actual brake slider pin grease at Crappy Tire.
Just a heads up...
Also if your doing it yourself check the slider pins on the caliper make sure they haven't seized up if they have take it out and lubricate them with a brake grease or they have actual brake slider pin grease at Crappy Tire.
Just a heads up...
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Rep Power: 0 i think with honda its 110 for the full service, replacement pads, caliper service and machine rotors....imma call and check
maybe i can buy new pads and have them put it in
maybe i can buy new pads and have them put it in
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I got the KVR cross drilled rotors and Carbon pads for 250 (looks hella sweet too)
and install for 50 at speedtech
gotit 2yeasr ago and bites better than stock...
I got the KVR cross drilled rotors and Carbon pads for 250 (looks hella sweet too)
and install for 50 at speedtech
gotit 2yeasr ago and bites better than stock...
the way i see it when i have to change pads or rotors i will fully service the brake system. its better to be safe then sorry
things that can happen if you don't service is
1. your caliper can seize up which is a bit expensive
2. your slider pins can seize up which furthermore can also ruin the caliper piston by seizing it.
3. over heating which means you gotta replace pads and rotors
things that can feel when you need to service/ replace
1. when applying brake at fast speed you feel vibration in the pedal
2. clicking noises coming from front end
3. metal touching metal (you should beable to figure out that one on your own)
things that can happen if you don't service is
1. your caliper can seize up which is a bit expensive
2. your slider pins can seize up which furthermore can also ruin the caliper piston by seizing it.
3. over heating which means you gotta replace pads and rotors
things that can feel when you need to service/ replace
1. when applying brake at fast speed you feel vibration in the pedal
2. clicking noises coming from front end
3. metal touching metal (you should beable to figure out that one on your own)
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Rep Power: 0 him i can upgrade to vic's setup for the same price as it is to service at honda....what to do? i dont have 250 right now though...damn
only thing is, upgrading takes car of my pads and rotors, what about the caliper service?
only thing is, upgrading takes car of my pads and rotors, what about the caliper service?
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hey smoked, do you run a shop? cause all im really worried about is having the calipers checked...i will buy aftermarket pads and if it comes time to machine the rotors i will think about replacing them of having someone else do it....
smoked, pls get back to me!
hey smoked, do you run a shop? cause all im really worried about is having the calipers checked...i will buy aftermarket pads and if it comes time to machine the rotors i will think about replacing them of having someone else do it....
smoked, pls get back to me!
of course, but i just cant see myself in honda doing that service lol.. i hate dealership service.. lol..mostly cuz they mistreat my car.
get it serviced if they need to be changed then change em..
get it serviced if they need to be changed then change em..
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Rep Power: 0 yeah, im gonna go pick up pads and have them installed at a shop i have links to....then go in for my service in june. if the rotors need to be machined i will seriously consider upgrading then.
booo i know what you're saying, car comes back a little messed everytime i pick it up when honda's done with it....pisses me off.
booo i know what you're saying, car comes back a little messed everytime i pick it up when honda's done with it....pisses me off.
hey LIRO, for your calipers needing checkups you can't really tell until you go through a service checkup, and i'm just telling you before you put the pads on check the rotors before you slap them on, if you don't you might ruin the pads and have to buy new ones again, just trying to tell you that to save you money and hassles.
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Rep Power: 0 thanks smoked...i will make sure that the rotors are ok. i will take it to my mechanic...at least i know he wont try and squeeze more money outta me...
i have to post what honda said to me about the brakes, stay tuned....
i have to post what honda said to me about the brakes, stay tuned....
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Rep Power: 0 its time i bring this thread back up! i need Breaks my honda dealer told me i have 5% front's left but i told them to leave it cuz im goig to do it myself what do u suggest ?? i was thinking brembo cross drills and pads? where can i get a good deal?
