They're not supposed to care. They just hand you a new set if you have the old. Every once in awhile an employee on a crusade thinks this is "wrong" but it's fine by company policy -- contact the regional mgr if necessary.
In many cases you can buy a new set today and return the old set later for a refund. Verify first, though. This is actually how most commercial warranty is handled -- buy today, send the old part back with the driver and get a refund tomorrow
I really wonder how Akebono has such a polarizing effect. I had them on my Audi from the factory (still do in the rear) and think they are the biggest piece of crap ever made. Personally I don’t care about dusting. The have absolutely no feel to them when cold. Warmed up they seemed better, but still totally unpredictable. Have always ran ATEs in every VW I have owned since 1996 and My Porsche Cayman. Put ATEs on my Audi an instant 100% improvement and glorious brake dust like a proper German car should have. Even my wife noticed the improvement first time out. Yet others praise them.
When I had an 80 series landcruiser it would eat up the Duralast pads in 10k miles. Heavy truck with smallish brakes. I was at Autozone every few months. Never a problem exchanging them for free. Don't even need to be completely worn out.
When I had an 80 series landcruiser it would eat up the Duralast pads in 10k miles. Heavy truck with smallish brakes. I was at Autozone every few months. Never a problem exchanging them for free. Don't even need to be completely worn out.
I used to be the guy the always buy pads and rotors at the dealership. After experiencing many premature lateral run outs and/or break squeals after 30k miles, I've had enough of it. And yes - this is using the correct lube type and lubing at the correct locations. Measuring the lateral run out on the hub. IME, OE is not worth the cost, for me at least. I would rather buy warranty pads as it's a better option for me in the long run. Especially, when having a large fleet.
