Hi all,
I've done lots of other beginner- and intermediate-skill jobs on my vehicles before, but I've never done brakes.
My 2008 GMC Canyon SL has 125K and is using all original brake components. I assume it is time for a total brake job, although I've had little in the way of braking problems (only some noise when first braking in the morning, but that might be normal).
What brake components should I be purchasing and replacing and what brand(s) do you all recommend?
I think I need at least new front rotors and pads as well as rear shoes and drums, but what else?
And what brand(s) do you all recommend? I usually buy GM OE or ACDelco for the truck, but the reviews for some of these parts (rotors and drums in particular) are not very good and apparently are NOT equivalent to the OE parts from 2008 - I'm guessing because production shifted to China and the production was cheapened. Is there an aftermarket brand that is better quality for a similar price? It would be great if the replacement parts lasted as long as the originals!
Thanks for reading!
I've done lots of other beginner- and intermediate-skill jobs on my vehicles before, but I've never done brakes.
My 2008 GMC Canyon SL has 125K and is using all original brake components. I assume it is time for a total brake job, although I've had little in the way of braking problems (only some noise when first braking in the morning, but that might be normal).
What brake components should I be purchasing and replacing and what brand(s) do you all recommend?
I think I need at least new front rotors and pads as well as rear shoes and drums, but what else?
And what brand(s) do you all recommend? I usually buy GM OE or ACDelco for the truck, but the reviews for some of these parts (rotors and drums in particular) are not very good and apparently are NOT equivalent to the OE parts from 2008 - I'm guessing because production shifted to China and the production was cheapened. Is there an aftermarket brand that is better quality for a similar price? It would be great if the replacement parts lasted as long as the originals!
Thanks for reading!