jamesvoils

So i took my car in for the 35k warranty work and oil change. When i picked it up they stated that my rear brakes were at 2mm and they should be changed. Then they hit me with the price, they said to do this would be 398 just for the rears, i asked they rotors needed replacing, and they stated no. That was for the pad, calipers, and labor. I asked if any thing was wrong with the calipers and they stated no. So i am just thinking of getting some better, higher performance pads, some brake lines, and having a shop put them in and not worry about the dealership. Any one have a reason why this would not be a good idea, or as to why they would be charging so much money, besides the fact they are mitsu and the dealership. Thanks.

theghost

iTrader: (4)

I think the factory pads blow too much dust. I'd go aftermarket.

tvbf1

iTrader: (1)

The stock Brembo brake pads are just expensive. But it's also the dealer so what do you expect.

I think you can get some Endless or project mu pads for a pretty decent price. But the pads for the Evo are pretty costly over all.

I would probably opt for some street/track pad if you track the car. Racing pads are great for the track, but they need to be brought up to heat so it's not ideal for the streets. I got the Endless Vita Nuova and I think they're great. Do not get porterfield, for some reason the pads are smaller and they'll make a clicking sound. It usually happens after you park it for awhile.

thatguy

iTrader: (5)

Doing brake lines, putting in some good fluid and putting in some good pads sound like a great idea.

If you want to save $$ just do it yourself (the actual install of pads are very easy but bleeding the brakes may need the recruitment of a friend but its still not very hard)

$398 dollars for parts and labor for only the rear pads is robbery, hopefully you do it somewhere else.

Depending if what kind of driving you do (autox, hpde, or daily drive) will determine what kind of pad you should buy.

shiftdsm E

iTrader: (11)

to be honest, i got a similar quote and quietly told them to f themselves. then i went to advance auto parts and got a set of their rear pads for like $40 installed them myself and 15000 miles later no problems and less dust!

tarmac4g63

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thats a better price than the one they quoted me they told me 550

EJEvo

iTrader: (18)

$398 for rear pad replacement is insane. It is very simple to do it yourself, and a set of quality rear pads is well under $200.

poncho

hawk hps get all 4 for much less than that... and change them yourself..

Brembos are easier to change than oil..

cfdfireman1

iTrader: (11)

That price is just for pads forget it and do it yourself, there's a how to on this board somewhere. No way that price includes the calipers they're $1600 each.

DonHugo

four hundred bucks?? I wouldn't even respond to that- would grab the keys and walk out after I gave the "you must be joking" look

jamesvoils

Thanks I think I will get some aftermarket ones and put them in. My car is used for Autox, and next year some track days. Which vendor is good for getting pads from, i would be looking for Hawk, Endless, or Project mu. Thanks again

EJEvo

iTrader: (18)

RaceShopper.com are great guys, and very good prices.

poncho

vendor = deipro tuning he's on here PM him and ask him.. he got me mine really fast and for a great price..