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Brih099 · 06-13-2012, 07:18 PM

Took my car in for service today from the dealer. Balaced my tires, & oil change. They did mention that I need new brakes bad, I have 3 millimeters left on the pads in the rear. I wasnt sure how bad the brakes were because recently bought this SS. He did mention that I change them ASAP or theyll start digging in my rotors. Anyways, the quote he gave me was $598 for all 4. Is that a pretty reasonable price? He did say the were GM high performance pads.

It does seem I can buy the pads cheaper online. I was thinking about going that route, & just having them installed. Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Sleez · 06-13-2012, 07:25 PM

easy job on these cars, no bearings to repack, always will do it myself.

if you are mechanical at all, should be able to do it for the cost of pads.

unless the rotors need turning.

Synner · 06-13-2012, 07:25 PM

Thats insane for just pads.

Les7311 · 06-13-2012, 07:28 PM

too bad u werent in maryland, i would install them for free.........its tooo e-z to do....cost of parts is what...??? $100

Treefrog · 06-13-2012, 07:42 PM

$598? crazy talk!

jeffny09 · 06-13-2012, 07:46 PM

hell no

jeffny09 · 06-13-2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleez

easy job on these cars, no bearings to repack, always will do it myself.

if you are mechanical at all, should be able to do it for the cost of pads.

unless the rotors need turning.

rotors should atleast be sanded before adding new brakes...its not just changing pads..anyone can.do that...

camaro4mybday · 06-13-2012, 08:10 PM

actually by dealer standards its a fair price. remember the price of pads from the dealer are near 100 per set.. 100+ per hour labor balance is 15 a tire avg and an oil change is like 30 bucks

Black Lightning · 06-13-2012, 08:22 PM

How many miles should we expect from our brake pads? I know it depends on driving style, but on average, how long?

Unknown SSRS · 06-13-2012, 08:46 PM

i'm aT 32K .. STILL ON STOCK PADS... needs changing soon tho..prolly got another 3k-5k left

Black Lightning · 06-13-2012, 10:37 PM

I'm at 25k so hope I can go that long, too.

MrGood · 06-13-2012, 10:41 PM

im at 68k and she still stops great

MRGOODWRENCH3 · 06-13-2012, 11:26 PM

You can search for brake pads at Summit Racing.
They range from $68 to $350 for a pair.
Just depends on what you want and need.
This forum has a great amount of information but also a lot of BS
Just look at the responses that you got previous to mine.
Totally worthless

MRGOODWRENCH3 · 06-13-2012, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Les7311

too bad u werent in maryland, i would install them for free.........its tooo e-z to do....cost of parts is what...??? $100

Please show me where to buy Factory GM BREMBO Brake Pads, front and rear for $100 ???

Black Lightning · 06-14-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGood

im at 68k and she still stops great

Good to hear. Thanks!

jeffny09 · 06-14-2012, 10:07 AM

autozone ceramic brakes...install them ur self

Les7311 · 06-15-2012, 09:23 AM

i guessed at $100, but if more then, my bad.....

I do a combo of Advance Auto and AutoAccessories .. depending on which vehicle am servicing.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRGOODWRENCH3

Please show me where to buy Factory GM BREMBO Brake Pads, front and rear for $100 ???

greenmachinedriver · 06-16-2012, 01:18 AM

Factory pads im guessing are more like $120 to $150 a set. Check with your dealer. Anybody can slap pads on its not a big deal but its not the right way to do it. I see threads here all the time where guys slap on a set of hawk pads and complain of noise. Your brake pads will not seat properly unless your rotors are machined. Hard to do in your driveway. Although you can take them to your local auto posts store and pay them 10 to 20 bucks each to cut them for you. The price is reasonable but you can always save by doing it yourself. Just make shore you know what you are doing. I work at a dealership and we end up re doing allot of brakes done by other shops because the propper care was not taken or aftermarket parts were used that cause excessive noise.

jeffny09 · 06-16-2012, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenmachinedriver

Factory pads im guessing are more like $120 to $150 a set. Check with your dealer. Anybody can slap pads on its not a big deal but its not the right way to do it. I see threads here all the time where guys slap on a set of hawk pads and complain of noise. Your brake pads will not seat properly unless your rotors are machined. Hard to do in your driveway. Although you can take them to your local auto posts store and pay them 10 to 20 bucks each to cut them for you. The price is reasonable but you can always save by doing it yourself. Just make shore you know what you are doing. I work at a dealership and we end up re doing allot of brakes done by other shops because the propper care was not taken or aftermarket parts were used that cause excessive noise.

exactly.

06-13-2012, 07:18 PM	#1
Brih099 Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 54	Is this a good deal for new brakes? Took my car in for service today from the dealer. Balaced my tires, & oil change. They did mention that I need new brakes bad, I have 3 millimeters left on the pads in the rear. I wasnt sure how bad the brakes were because recently bought this SS. He did mention that I change them ASAP or theyll start digging in my rotors. Anyways, the quote he gave me was $598 for all 4. Is that a pretty reasonable price? He did say the were GM high performance pads. It does seem I can buy the pads cheaper online. I was thinking about going that route, & just having them installed. Any recommendations? Thanks!

06-13-2012, 07:46 PM	#6
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,704	hell no __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

06-13-2012, 08:22 PM	#9
Black Lightning Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 618	How many miles should we expect from our brake pads? I know it depends on driving style, but on average, how long? __________________ Red hood spears; Corsa cat-back exhaust; Roto-fab intake; Engine bay black/red theme; Black outs including both bowties, tail lights, tail light bezels, and side lamps; gill stripes; 35% window tints; Side SS badges; Hurst-equipped badge.

06-13-2012, 10:37 PM	#11
Black Lightning Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 618	I'm at 25k so hope I can go that long, too. __________________ Red hood spears; Corsa cat-back exhaust; Roto-fab intake; Engine bay black/red theme; Black outs including both bowties, tail lights, tail light bezels, and side lamps; gill stripes; 35% window tints; Side SS badges; Hurst-equipped badge.

06-14-2012, 10:07 AM	#16
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,704	autozone ceramic brakes...install them ur self __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

06-13-2012, 07:25 PM	#2
Sleez Drives: 2010, 2LT, RS, 6M, ABM (#1893) SOLD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Willits, CA Posts: 1,328 View My Garage	easy job on these cars, no bearings to repack, always will do it myself. if you are mechanical at all, should be able to do it for the cost of pads. unless the rotors need turning.

06-13-2012, 07:25 PM	#3
Synner Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sandbox Posts: 2,212	Thats insane for just pads.

06-13-2012, 07:28 PM	#4
Les7311 Drives: 2012 45th Anniv, 2SS, LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	too bad u werent in maryland, i would install them for free.........its tooo e-z to do....cost of parts is what...??? $100

06-13-2012, 07:42 PM	#5
Treefrog U235 is fun! Drives: CGM 2SS/M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florence, AL Posts: 298	$598? crazy talk!

06-13-2012, 08:10 PM	#8
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,246	actually by dealer standards its a fair price. remember the price of pads from the dealer are near 100 per set.. 100+ per hour labor balance is 15 a tire avg and an oil change is like 30 bucks

06-13-2012, 08:46 PM	#10
Unknown SSRS Drives: 2011 VR SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Long island,NY (nassau) Posts: 239	i'm aT 32K .. STILL ON STOCK PADS... needs changing soon tho..prolly got another 3k-5k left

06-13-2012, 10:41 PM	#12
MrGood Account Suspended Drives: IPF LLT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Balm, FL Posts: 1,026	im at 68k and she still stops great

06-13-2012, 11:26 PM	#13
MRGOODWRENCH3 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 674 View My Garage	You can search for brake pads at Summit Racing. They range from $68 to $350 for a pair. Just depends on what you want and need. This forum has a great amount of information but also a lot of BS Just look at the responses that you got previous to mine. Totally worthless

06-16-2012, 01:18 AM	#18
greenmachinedriver Drives: white 2010 ss and 2011 6.2 silvy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: dfw Posts: 295	Factory pads im guessing are more like $120 to $150 a set. Check with your dealer. Anybody can slap pads on its not a big deal but its not the right way to do it. I see threads here all the time where guys slap on a set of hawk pads and complain of noise. Your brake pads will not seat properly unless your rotors are machined. Hard to do in your driveway. Although you can take them to your local auto posts store and pay them 10 to 20 bucks each to cut them for you. The price is reasonable but you can always save by doing it yourself. Just make shore you know what you are doing. I work at a dealership and we end up re doing allot of brakes done by other shops because the propper care was not taken or aftermarket parts were used that cause excessive noise. __________________ 2010 RS2SS, XS POWER HEADERS AND FULL EXHAUST, ROTOFAB COLD AIR AND ENGINE COVERS, MSD PLUG WIRES. PFADT DROP SPRINGS, SPORT SWAY BARS, TRAILING ARMS, TOE LINKS. HURST SHIFTER, BILLET PEDALS. BLACKOUT TAIL PANEL, TINTED TAIL LIGHTS, MAIL SLOT BLACKOUT, WHITE BOWTIES