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Replying to: snoking (Aug 14, 2009 8:14 am)
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Replying to: cebteb (Aug 14, 2009 10:01 am) |
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Replying to: snoking (Aug 14, 2009 8:14 am) ken z |
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Rain Belt here, near Mt Rainier! Chris
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Thinking about having my Envoy with 78,000 mi. checked for new brake pads. At previous tire rotations I've been told they are "OK". Gmgoodwrench has a special this month (after $25 rebate) of $74.95. This includes installation of ACDelco DuraStop ceramic front brake pads. If rotors have to be turned, they told me that is about $80.00 extra. Four questions: 1) How good are the DuraStop ceramic pads?. Is that the same as or as good as OEM? 2) Why is it only "front brake pads"? Is it uncommon to have to do the rears, or do they last longer? 3) Does this sound like a good deal? 4) For future info, how long do rotors generally last before they, too, have to be replaced? Thanks! |
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Replying to: pepito51 (Aug 17, 2009 9:08 am) 3. Don't know. Get a quote from a reliable independent shop (not Midas). 4. At 78K miles, if you need brake pads you should have the rotors turned. Milling the rotors removes imperfections in the surface of rotor, which will allow your new pads to stop better and last longer. Unless you go to Midas or you have rotor warpage that requires a lot of milling to flatten, you should be able to have rotors turned at least twice without replacement. There is some minimum rotor thickness that must be maintained for safety and the mechanic will tell you when you have reached that point. The problem with Midas is that they machine the heck out of the rotors the first time so you have to have them replaced the second time. And there will be a second time because they use cheap pads that wear out quickly. It is a game for them and the sucker line (yeah, I fell for it years ago) is lifetime pad replacement.
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Replying to: cebteb (Aug 18, 2009 8:43 am) got ripped into $900 of service. had i driven 80 miles to my old mechanic it woulda been about $200-$300. i only go to midas for the $19.99 oil change adn tire rotation and then nod my head when they attempt to tell me what's wrong. |
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Replying to: pepito51 (Aug 17, 2009 9:08 am) Where did you get the GM goodwrench deal from, is there a coupon for it?
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Replying to: rj123456 (Aug 19, 2009 8:53 pm) |
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Hi, just did a long search online and can't find out the weight tolerance of the stock roof racks. looking to buy 2 kayaks and want to just toss the thule mounts right to the crossbars but I think they might max out at 75lbs. will need at least 100lbs for two 50 lbs boats. thanks
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