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Old 01-18-2013 | 10:22 AM
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$599 Brake Service Quote :S

For my 08 G37S I just got quoted $599 to have my front and rear brake pads replaced, rotors resurfaced, and service calipers my dealer is nuts!

Can anyone suggest where I can purchase good quality pads for a decent price?
Old 01-18-2013 | 10:29 AM
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At any local auto parts store. Or from one of several forum vendors who specialize in brakes.
Old 01-18-2013 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by LilRocket
For my 08 G37S I just got quoted $599 to have my front and rear brake pads replaced, rotors resurfaced, and service calipers my dealer is nuts!

Can anyone suggest where I can purchase good quality pads for a decent price?
Advance auto parts, Akebono ACT Ceramic. ~$150 for front and rear.
Find a coupon online, get free shipping and $20 off.
These are OEM .
Old 01-18-2013 | 03:22 PM
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Here's a trick with the rotors:

Get a drill motor, attach a 3" rubber with velcro backing pad.
Pop on a 120 grit sanding pad.

Remove the calipers, hold them back with a bungee cord.

Use 2 lug nuts to keep the rotors on the hub.
Hold the sanding pad with the drill at a slight angle, and allow the rotor to spin on the hub while sanding the rotor face, it will create a nice crosshatch pattern, and remove any friction material with minimal loss of metal.
Flip the rotor, and do the back side.
Old 01-18-2013 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TVPostSound
Here's a trick with the rotors:

Get a drill motor, attach a 3" rubber with velcro backing pad.
Pop on a 120 grit sanding pad.

Remove the calipers, hold them back with a bungee cord.

Use 2 lug nuts to keep the rotors on the hub.
Hold the sanding pad with the drill at a slight angle, and allow the rotor to spin on the hub while sanding the rotor face, it will create a nice crosshatch pattern, and remove any friction material with minimal loss of metal.
Flip the rotor, and do the back side.
Interesting. Sounds like you've done this before. I may try this on my next brake job.
Old 01-18-2013 | 03:55 PM
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Very nice tip TV! Definitely going to try this when the time comes.
Old 01-18-2013 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
Interesting. Sounds like you've done this before. I may try this on my next brake job.
I was a GM brake and front end tech during my second career!!
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