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Need new rotors/pads for wife's Trailblazer. Recommendations?

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by rollin904, Oct 7, 2017.

  1. Oct 7, 2017 at 7:57 AM
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    rollin904

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    As the title says, brakes are pulsing and may as well replace pads while I'm at it. Do you guys have any sites you normally order from if you're not going oem? I'm thinking of EBC stuff since I'm familiar with their brand. Trying to keep cost under $200 For all 4
     
  2. Oct 7, 2017 at 9:39 AM
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    NAPA, medium grade.
     
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    MAXX brakes. You can order them on Amazon.
     
  4. Oct 7, 2017 at 10:02 AM
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    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    I prefer brake parts local if aftermarket. Any issues, easier to return/look someone in the eye.

    If using OEM, no reason not to order online, or get your local dealer to price match online.

    On my generic rides the AdvanceAuto or NAPA top of the line stuff works great.

    Why do you feel the need to 'upgrade'? What are the OE brakes not doing now that they should be?

    The only thing I have against EBC is marketing hype. Know many street class auto-x guys that got nothing more than extra dust for their money. Come a track day and they were done for. They aren't bad, just not as special as they claim them to be.
     
  5. Oct 7, 2017 at 10:13 AM
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    I just expected oem discs and pads to cost more. The SUV is older so I don't want to dump a ton into a brake job. Pulsing and squealing pads are the issues I'm having. Pads still have meat on them and the indicators don't seem to be touching but I'm gonna replace everything at once
     
  6. Oct 10, 2017 at 9:09 AM
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    I order everything from Rock Auto. I've had good results with Centric rotors, pads, and hardware on both my Taco and my Subaru. Centric also makes performance rotors under the StopTech brand and makes the TRD big brake kits for FJ Cruisers and X-Runners.

    Note OEM parts for GM are branded AC Delco and are also sold at Rock Auto. You may find OEM to be priced competitively with aftermarket.
     
  7. Nov 5, 2017 at 3:37 PM
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    Autoanything sells Centric premium rotor and posi-quiet pads kits for less than $200.
     
  8. Nov 5, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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    I just put Power Stops on my Corvette. Great price and a whole kit on a box.
     

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