Shop suggestions for fixing breaks
#21
02-18-2018, 11:18 PM
It's brakes, not breaks...
Personally I don't think it's worth resurfacing the discs once they've got to the point where they are pulsing. I'd just replace the discs with aftermarket over OEM. I recall car and driver and motortrend noting pulsing brakes on their long term Fit test cars.
Personally I don't think it's worth resurfacing the discs once they've got to the point where they are pulsing. I'd just replace the discs with aftermarket over OEM. I recall car and driver and motortrend noting pulsing brakes on their long term Fit test cars.
Thanks
#22
02-18-2018, 11:20 PM
try rebedding the pads if it helps. find a vacant road drive 50mph and brake very hard to 15mph (do not stop) and repeat 4 times. and drive normally for 10min without stopping to allow the brakes to cool.
might help. worth a try. if it is the rotors, id just get new rotors and pads. it wont be cheap but it will fix the problem. turning rotors can help but then u end up with thinner metal plus still crappy pads.
might help. worth a try. if it is the rotors, id just get new rotors and pads. it wont be cheap but it will fix the problem. turning rotors can help but then u end up with thinner metal plus still crappy pads.
#23
02-18-2018, 11:21 PM
I suggest that it's a good time to learn how to DIY (if cost is that important to you).
Since your pads have some life left, you could do the job when it gets a little warmer.
Look for a DIY topic here, or on youTube. You might need to buy some tools, like jack stands, a torque wrench, and some hi-temp brake grease, but it would be less than $300...
Since your pads have some life left, you could do the job when it gets a little warmer.
Look for a DIY topic here, or on youTube. You might need to buy some tools, like jack stands, a torque wrench, and some hi-temp brake grease, but it would be less than $300...
#24
02-18-2018, 11:23 PM
Is it really easy to replace rotors? Only thing I did so far is replace cabin air filter.
#25
02-18-2018, 11:28 PM
I think he said he 279 was to resurface the rotors not to do a complete brake job. I would not resurface any rotor. I would replace them .
Going to an independent shop would give him more options like slotted / vented rotors or metallic or ceramic pads.
I can just picture what is coming next.
"We removed your rotors and found that they are too worn to be turned so you will have to buy rotors. We can not guarantee the rotors if you do not also replace the pads and calipers at the same time so they need to be replaced too."
Going to an independent shop would give him more options like slotted / vented rotors or metallic or ceramic pads.
I can just picture what is coming next.
"We removed your rotors and found that they are too worn to be turned so you will have to buy rotors. We can not guarantee the rotors if you do not also replace the pads and calipers at the same time so they need to be replaced too."
#26
02-18-2018, 11:32 PM
Thanks
Last edited by ritholtz; 02-18-2018 at 11:37 PM.
#27
02-18-2018, 11:40 PM
Thanks
#28
02-23-2018, 11:08 AM
I suggest that it's a good time to learn how to DIY (if cost is that important to you).
Since your pads have some life left, you could do the job when it gets a little warmer.
Look for a DIY topic here, or on youTube. You might need to buy some tools, like jack stands, a torque wrench, and some hi-temp brake grease, but it would be less than $300...
Since your pads have some life left, you could do the job when it gets a little warmer.
Look for a DIY topic here, or on youTube. You might need to buy some tools, like jack stands, a torque wrench, and some hi-temp brake grease, but it would be less than $300...
#30
02-25-2018, 01:59 PM
I think it's tough in the automotive world to find a good mechanic or bodyshop.
If you don't have family or friends you trust, it can be really hard to find a mechanic.
Even with the help of the internet, it's difficult.
A few years back I had reason to have to find a good bodyshop. I have no connection or family or friends that would have any knowledge in this area.
So I searched the internet for local reviews. But the problem is so many people don't evaluate correctly IMO.
I found so many Bodyshops with 5 star reviews. But when I would actually read the review, most of the support was based on how friendly they felt the staff was, or whether they gave them free coffee and donuts. NOT based on the work done.
I've gotten to the point that I really look at number of negative reviews, and look for those and evaluate based on a low number of negative reviews, more than I do on a high number of positive reviews.
But it can be a real challenge to find a mechanic/dealership...that you can trust and like. Either dealership or independent.
If you don't have family or friends you trust, it can be really hard to find a mechanic.
Even with the help of the internet, it's difficult.
A few years back I had reason to have to find a good bodyshop. I have no connection or family or friends that would have any knowledge in this area.
So I searched the internet for local reviews. But the problem is so many people don't evaluate correctly IMO.
I found so many Bodyshops with 5 star reviews. But when I would actually read the review, most of the support was based on how friendly they felt the staff was, or whether they gave them free coffee and donuts. NOT based on the work done.
I've gotten to the point that I really look at number of negative reviews, and look for those and evaluate based on a low number of negative reviews, more than I do on a high number of positive reviews.
But it can be a real challenge to find a mechanic/dealership...that you can trust and like. Either dealership or independent.
Last edited by fitchet; 02-25-2018 at 03:03 PM.
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