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Old 04-03-2015, 08:39 PM   #8
VroomVroom
 
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SF
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So this is my (maybe dumb) question - I'm mechanically inclined, but don't have a set of car tools or a lift/jacks. It really sounds like the best option is to have a set of track pads and rotors and a set of street pads and rotors- but if I can't change them myself, how do I find someone to switch them back and forth on a regular basis without running out of money? I haven't found a good mechanic yet (Redwood City/mid SF peninsula anyone?) and the dealer mechanic (who I at least feel is competent, but charges accordingly) wants something like $600 to swap out pads.

Is switching pads and rotors something people do at the track itself?

I feel like I need to find friends with garage lifts...

Oh, and I don't like brake noise- part of the appeal of the Camaro is that people who don't know anything about cars (and little kids too) still recognize it's awesomeness, and that is totally ruined if it shrieks as it stops. Sounds like something is wrong to the unknowing. :-(

Last edited by VroomVroom; 04-03-2015 at 08:43 PM. Reason: Added my dislike for brake noise
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