Hi. My '04 needs new pads, rotors and struts. What do you guys recommend for a good replacement from OEM at a decent price. There's lots out there....not sure what to chose.
Thanks.
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Hi. My '04 needs new pads, rotors and struts. What do you guys recommend for a good replacement from OEM at a decent price. There's lots out there....not sure what to chose.
Thanks.
You will find everything you need for every budget at Rockauto.....go to this thread for the discount ---> http://www.aveoforum.com/forum/f117/...nt-code-16176/
You can even contact them for further information on items.
I'm familiar with Rock Auto. But there's like 20 different brake pads I can choose from. Which ones do you guys recommend.. same with the rotors and struts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aveo5_boy
I almost always buy middle of the road stuff for general repairs. When on rock auto and you don't know what seems good, just go for the items with a heart by them.
For struts I prefer KYB, but Monroe works too.
I don't really care for brake rotors or drums.
For pads, I just buy ceramic whatever isn't the cheapest.
Yup, as Daox mentioned the products with the heart by them is usually a safe choice unless you want to pay more for the OEM's.
I ordered these brake pads....
More Information for RAYBESTOS PGD1035C
They don't come with shims....do I need new ones? Can I get them at the dealer for a reasonable price?
I just reused the old shims that were on mine, but I guess it all depends on how they look when you take them off. I'm sure the dealership would be happy to sell you them at an insane price. ;)
+1 on KYB's They are a comfortable ride. I'm not a fan of their mounting kits though.
stock stock and stock
The pads might have been a little cheaper if you went with the SGD1035C . S stand for service grade, there a little bit softer then the PG stand for professional grade, a little harder and wear out the rotors faster but they might work with your driving habits. I use SGD1035C right now. Oh C at the end stand for Ceramic.Quote:
ordered these brake pads....
More Information for RAYBESTOS PGD1035C
They don't come with shims....do I need new ones? Can I get them at the dealer for a reasonable price?
for shocks I all always like Monroe. So I just put on shocks and struts by Monroe So I will see how there are.
If old shims are in good shape re-use them.
just popped on some e bay drilled/slotted rotors n pads from max auto. At $127 shipped these things perform as good or better than KVRs I paid over $250 for