Black Betty

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If you are a moderately capable DIY type, take your rotors off and take them into most any automotive machine shop (or many auto parts stores) and have them done for $15-20 each. I don't know what the dealership will charge you but I can guarantee it will be significantly more than that. They will check before and after machining them to ensure they meet minimum factory thickness spec. If they have never been machined before they will be fine to have resurfaced at least once or twice.. Rockauto.com has a variety of pads including the OEM Akebono ones at great prices, less than anywhere else if you need those too.

Rochester

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When these OEM pads need replacement, I'm buying a set of Hawk HPS.

On my last car I had OEM Nissan pads, Akebono pads, Hawk Ceramics and then Hawk HPS... each mounted on truly unremarkable OEM calipers. The last set was the best, IMO. Although that's a tough comparison to make, because it's based on (bad) long-term memory, and coming immediately after a need to replace them, so take that into context when weighing opinions.

gbest03

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I tried to find a shop to cut my rear rotors in the south of Boston area, no one around here does it anymore.
I bought new OEM rotors and pads.

If someone knows of a shop that I can still bring loose rotors to, let me know.

drizzy315

so with that said i think im going cut the front rotors , replace the back ones and change pads...only reason buying rotors rear is just because they where cut once be4.

now question is what about a reputable independent shop? I have been using my dealer there pretty decent most part for labor on brakes there asking $185 each side.
If i knew a good independent shop i would do it there but i don't if any you guys know a dependable shop in new york please let me know.

telcoman

I usually speak to the tech for any serious issues prior to any work being performed.

Since my first purchase at this dealer in Dec 2005 I have developed an excellent relationship with the service advisor, the service manager, the general manager, the parts department and their most experienced and highly trained technician.

The only young kid that worked on my previous 06 G35 installed the wrong battery.

Ever since then only a certain technician works on my vehicle as promised by the service manager.

I get a loaner whenever requested and don't have to waste my time just to save a few dollars.

The savings on my using regular 87 octane helps pay for the higher dealer labor charges.

Telcoman

Rochester

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That's all very reasonable, and always your choice on how to over-spend your money by choosing who services your car. And while you've certainly presented no convincing rationale in the context of Brake Service... again, it's your choice. Similarly, my wife and I give to numerous charities without any return whatsoever, but it makes us feel good.

However, credibility just went bye-bye after this:

blnewt

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I DIY so I can afford 91 (or better) octane

Rochester

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Or better? That doesn't mean anything either. Sorry, boss.

Unless what you mean is that you don't have access to 91, which some places simply don't. That would be frustrating to me.

blnewt

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better meaning no f'n ethanol, should've been more specific.

JSolo

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^^^LOL. I choose the middle ground. Half 87, half 93. If I'm driving 400+ miles of flat slab (interstate), then it's all 87, followed by a full tank of 93.

If there's enough thickness left on the rotor to safely machine it, and general rotor condition is good, why replace. 99% of us don't need slotted/drilled/frozen rotors other than for show.

blnewt

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I'm not ashamed to admit I needed my drilled/slotted rotors for show
Besides, I don't really use my brakes that much anyway

owslystnly

Most of the places around here are 93 from what I recall seeing on pumps. No?

quakerroatmeal

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I don't get this. You mean you put half a tank of 87, turn off the pump, turn it back on and put the other half with 93 in?

You definitely save more than just a few dollars diy.

JSolo

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^^I usually refuel when about 1/4 t 1/8 tank left, so i'd top off with full 87. Next refuel would be 93. I don't think much is gained from steady driving at 3K rpm for hundreds of miles with 93 fuel.

Rochester

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No. If by "around here", you mean Geneseo or Henrietta, perhaps. But I don't have any problems getting 91 Octane at any number of stations here in Irondequoit or Webster.

Speaking of Henrietta, owslystnly... I'll be there tomorrow morning for the Auto-Cross event at RIT. Should be lots of fun.