hey guys, had a brake job done about 25k ago, and now the brakes are starting to squeel again, so i assume its time for brakes again, any mid grade pads out there that are gona last more than 25k? autozone, oreilly, and napa here in my town. thanks
Brake pads for 2007 Yukon ?
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If you are going to do them yourself I would recommend you buying premium pads.
You will save a ton of cash doing the labor yourself, and the premium pads typically last longer and work better.
I decided to go with Raybestos, both Rotors and Drums, on my front end (2002 Ford Taurus). I shopped around and got parts from Amazon. I saved a bundle with free shipping through my Prime membership.
(BTW, Be sure to check the manufacturer's website to make sure you are getting what you think you are getting. Don't trust Amazon to get their numbers straight.)
I'd actually be surprised if your brakes were going after 25,000 miles. I've gone quite a bit further on my Taurus. You might just want to clean them up check them and re-grease everything before putting it back together.
Of course if you are driving you Yukon in 100% city driving your 25,000 miles driving could be enough to wear things out.
In that case check your rotors, have them turned, and pick up some premium pads from where you like.
Again, Premium parts run a bit more, but since you are saving so much in Labor by doing it yourself you might as well put the savings back into your vehicle.
Also how many miles do you have on the vehicle?
What style of driving do you do?
How many brake jobs have you had?
Have you had new rotors since 2007?
Have the rotors been turned before?
Just curious.
You will save a ton of cash doing the labor yourself, and the premium pads typically last longer and work better.
I decided to go with Raybestos, both Rotors and Drums, on my front end (2002 Ford Taurus). I shopped around and got parts from Amazon. I saved a bundle with free shipping through my Prime membership.
(BTW, Be sure to check the manufacturer's website to make sure you are getting what you think you are getting. Don't trust Amazon to get their numbers straight.)
I'd actually be surprised if your brakes were going after 25,000 miles. I've gone quite a bit further on my Taurus. You might just want to clean them up check them and re-grease everything before putting it back together.
Of course if you are driving you Yukon in 100% city driving your 25,000 miles driving could be enough to wear things out.
In that case check your rotors, have them turned, and pick up some premium pads from where you like.
Again, Premium parts run a bit more, but since you are saving so much in Labor by doing it yourself you might as well put the savings back into your vehicle.
Also how many miles do you have on the vehicle?
What style of driving do you do?
How many brake jobs have you had?
Have you had new rotors since 2007?
Have the rotors been turned before?
Just curious.
I would agree on shopping on Amazon. What you will pay for mid-grade pads at a local store, you can get premium pads online.
I just placed an order on Sunday for a complete set of pads and rotors from Amazon. For my particular car, (KIA) they were about half of what OReilly had, and the shipping was free. According to UPS, they should be here tomorrow.
RockAuto.com also has name brand pads for cheap, but you have to watch shipping. While each item was cheaper than Amazon, once shipping was added, Amazon was slightly cheaper.
Good Luck!
-paul
I just placed an order on Sunday for a complete set of pads and rotors from Amazon. For my particular car, (KIA) they were about half of what OReilly had, and the shipping was free. According to UPS, they should be here tomorrow.
RockAuto.com also has name brand pads for cheap, but you have to watch shipping. While each item was cheaper than Amazon, once shipping was added, Amazon was slightly cheaper.
Good Luck!
-paul
Originally Posted By: kenwin30
hey guys, had a brake job done about 25k ago, and now the brakes are starting to squeel again, so i assume its time for brakes again, any mid grade pads out there that are gona last more than 25k? autozone, oreilly, and napa here in my town. thanks
I strongly recommend NAPA Adaptive pads, they work really well on our GM fleet trucks. One of the best pads out there, whisper quiet, super smooth but great bite, and VERY long lasting.
hey guys, had a brake job done about 25k ago, and now the brakes are starting to squeel again, so i assume its time for brakes again, any mid grade pads out there that are gona last more than 25k? autozone, oreilly, and napa here in my town. thanks
I strongly recommend NAPA Adaptive pads, they work really well on our GM fleet trucks. One of the best pads out there, whisper quiet, super smooth but great bite, and VERY long lasting.
Steve - I know you love those pads, but there are variations in materials from passenger cars to trucks, and everything in between.
Yep, totally agreed.
I can list them, but it would require research I am not going to do. All in all I have those pads either on or were on about 12 vehicles. Everything from a Lincoln SUV to a Chevy Silverado.
They are always the quietest and longest lasting pad in every application I have tried. The downside is expense, as they are pricey. But that butter smooth bite is reassuring to my foot!
I can list them, but it would require research I am not going to do. All in all I have those pads either on or were on about 12 vehicles. Everything from a Lincoln SUV to a Chevy Silverado.
They are always the quietest and longest lasting pad in every application I have tried. The downside is expense, as they are pricey. But that butter smooth bite is reassuring to my foot!
Smaller cheaper cars seem to get the short end of the stick with pad material of the same supposed grade/name/type, compared to full sized expensive cars.
This is becoming apparent to me over the years. That's all I meant.
This is becoming apparent to me over the years. That's all I meant.
I am also amazed at the sizing of brakes on many of the smaller cheaper cars. It's the first thing I look at.
With increasing weight and smaller brakes you had better have a good pad at least!
With increasing weight and smaller brakes you had better have a good pad at least!
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