Has anyone done the brake changes on their own? Where to get the brakepads/sets from?

May 3rd, 2019 12:27 pm

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mystic_dreamer [OP]: Newbie; Jun 24, 2018; 98 posts; 16 upvotes; Brampton

May 3rd, 2019 12:27 pm

Has anyone done the brake changes on their own? Where to get the brakepads/sets from?

I am sure I can do it on my own, on my Honda Civic 2010. I was able to find the rear brake set on Amazon (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B078XG4DQX) but can't seem to find the front disc set. How has your experience been with doing brake changes on your own? Also I would be curious to know where do you get the spare parts from?

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May 3rd, 2019 12:29 pm

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vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 35263 posts; 21250 upvotes; Center of Universe

May 3rd, 2019 12:29 pm

Check out Rock Auto, plus the Rock Auto 5% coupon code thread for additional savings.

https://forums.redflagdeals.com/rockaut ... n-2138847/

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May 3rd, 2019 1:05 pm

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Cheapo-Findo: Deal Guru; Mar 9, 2007; 13781 posts; 8825 upvotes; Think of the Childre…

May 3rd, 2019 1:05 pm

Buy the parts and find a reputable mechanic that can do the labour.

WOULD SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!

May 3rd, 2019 1:18 pm

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l69norm: Deal Expert; Jun 12, 2007; 16038 posts; 4871 upvotes; London

May 3rd, 2019 1:18 pm

SushantV19370 wrote: ↑ I am sure I can do it on my own, on my Honda Civic 2010. I was able to find the rear brake set on Amazon (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B078XG4DQX) but can't seem to find the front disc set. How has your experience been with doing brake changes on your own? Also I would be curious to know where do you get the spare parts from?

Max brakes $70 for 2 rotor and pads? Good luck
https://forums.redflagdeals.com/anyone- ... m-1490475/

I’d suggest using well known name brand parts (Raybestos, centric, B&A, etc)

Edit- pick the part numbers from rock auto and check on amazon.ca . Sometimes the price is the same or cheaper

Last edited by l69norm on May 3rd, 2019 8:04 pm, edited 2 times in total.

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May 3rd, 2019 1:25 pm

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6mthatch: Deal Addict; Aug 10, 2013; 2737 posts; 1970 upvotes

May 3rd, 2019 1:25 pm

Rockauto....
Get Centric rotors and pads (premium line)
Plus get an AC delco disc hardware kit.

Will also lube

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May 3rd, 2019 7:14 pm

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Aziz3975: Member; Mar 8, 2016; 205 posts; 41 upvotes

May 3rd, 2019 7:14 pm

I’ve installed max brakes for people who just want to get new brakes and the car is older or if they want drilled and slotted for cheap. Those prime choice brakes are same cheap quality but a bit more expensive than max brakes. Amazon has free shipping so it’s ok.

Rockauto brakes are good all brands but shipping and import. So you can use rockauto to get the model and search amazon for them.

Good brakes last a while, cheaper ones are good also if you are willing to change every two years.

May 3rd, 2019 10:22 pm

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derass: Deal Addict; Sep 8, 2017; 4027 posts; 4158 upvotes; GTA

May 3rd, 2019 10:22 pm

I just got Centric and Brembo parts for a 4-wheel brake job off Rockauto. $330 including shipping and customs.

Less than 1/2 the price of OEM, and better quality than anything I can find locally.

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May 4th, 2019 11:15 am

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m4gician: Deal Fanatic; Sep 2, 2006; 5995 posts; 671 upvotes; Stouffville, ON

May 4th, 2019 11:15 am

Also remember to borrow a brake tool kit. It makes it easier plus you can return the toolkit.

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May 4th, 2019 12:42 pm

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oldyellr: Member; Sep 7, 2007; 263 posts; 115 upvotes; Woodstock

May 4th, 2019 12:42 pm

If you've never done brakes before, make sure you have all the right tools. Also, make sure you get ALL the parts you may need. Brake kits usually include stuff like the proper grease, but not various shim pieces that may fall apart.

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May 4th, 2019 1:42 pm

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anhtuan: Banned; Feb 20, 2007; 3042 posts; 1315 upvotes

May 4th, 2019 1:42 pm

I've never done brake changes before and I did a big brake kit upgrade on a BMW with an electronic ebrake. It's not too hard if you have some common sense, watch a lot of YouTube videos, take your time and have the right tools.

May 4th, 2019 3:41 pm

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bizzyseller: Deal Addict; May 9, 2003; 1598 posts; 796 upvotes

May 4th, 2019 3:41 pm

6mthatch wrote: ↑

Rockauto....
Get Centric rotors and pads (premium line)
Plus get an AC delco disc hardware kit.

Will also lube

This looks quite straight forward. For anyone who does their own brake jobs... Is this YouTube video a realistic portrayal of the task?

May 4th, 2019 4:25 pm

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vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 35263 posts; 21250 upvotes; Center of Universe

May 4th, 2019 4:25 pm

bizzyseller wrote: ↑ This looks quite straight forward. For anyone who does their own brake jobs... Is this YouTube video a realistic portrayal of the task?

Simple as that.

May 4th, 2019 4:26 pm

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pmdenterprises: Jr. Member; Jan 31, 2008; 149 posts; 107 upvotes; Mississauga

May 4th, 2019 4:26 pm

bizzyseller wrote: ↑ This looks quite straight forward. For anyone who does their own brake jobs... Is this YouTube video a realistic portrayal of the task?

There are a bunch of videos on YouTube but chrisfix is the one I’ve relied on the most. I also agree with 6mthatch’s suggestion on buying Centric Premium rotors and Centric posiquiet pads. I believe the pads already come with hardware, but check the Rockauto website for those details.

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May 4th, 2019 4:51 pm

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mystic_dreamer [OP]: Newbie; Jun 24, 2018; 98 posts; 16 upvotes; Brampton

May 4th, 2019 4:51 pm

Thanks guys. I am gonna place an order from rockauto and will go by your recommendations. Highly appreciate the insights.

May 4th, 2019 4:59 pm

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kkkat: Deal Addict; Dec 14, 2007; 1007 posts; 407 upvotes

May 4th, 2019 4:59 pm

Down votes are from machanics who don’t want people to know brakes jobs are easier than they seem.

May 4th, 2019 9:51 pm

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6mthatch: Deal Addict; Aug 10, 2013; 2737 posts; 1970 upvotes

May 4th, 2019 9:51 pm

pmdenterprises wrote: ↑ There are a bunch of videos on YouTube but chrisfix is the one I’ve relied on the most. I also agree with 6mthatch’s suggestion on buying Centric Premium rotors and Centric posiquiet pads. I believe the pads already come with hardware, but check the Rockauto website for those details.

I've always suggested AC delco hardware kits as in my experience, their tolerances are correct for OEM replacements. Now, I have used raybestos and have had issues with tolerances being not on spec and having issues.

Smash that like button!

May 4th, 2019 10:07 pm

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trixstar: Deal Guru; Jun 11, 2005; 13126 posts; 1958 upvotes; Toronto

May 4th, 2019 10:07 pm

I replace pads and rotors by myself and for friends. It's easy.

May 5th, 2019 1:52 am

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Asker123: Deal Addict; Jan 7, 2014; 2477 posts; 478 upvotes

May 5th, 2019 1:52 am

is it nevessary to change the hardware.. are we just talking the backing plate or the slot kind of things in which the pads slide?
some good pads don’t come with the hardware.. like these
https://www.amazon.ca/Akebono-ACT914-Pr ... B000C1OX00

some that come ( like Wagner) don’thave good reviews ..then what to do

May 6th, 2019 1:34 pm

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craftsman: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2006; 16049 posts; 8921 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

May 6th, 2019 1:34 pm

Cheapo-Findo wrote: ↑ Buy the parts and find a reputable mechanic that can do the labour.

I've found that a good reputable mechanic may be able to source parts as cheap or cheaper than the average consumer... It might not be worth sourcing some parts yourself.

May 6th, 2019 1:40 pm

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craftsman: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2006; 16049 posts; 8921 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

May 6th, 2019 1:40 pm

kkkat wrote: ↑ Down votes are from machanics who don’t want people to know brakes jobs are easier than they seem.

Not necessarily so. When my brother found out that I was replacing the brakes myself, he went into a bit of a panic mode thinking that brakes are to 'vital' for me to attempt to change. I suspect that there's a lot of people out there who don't trust their skills and in turn frown on other people developing those skills.