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From: Ray O on 13 Dec 2008 23:31

"Ernie Stye" <estye(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Nearby Toyota dealer charged $258.38 to replace my front brake pads on a
> 2003 Corolla. Does that seem a little steep to you? In the past I've
> avoided doing my own brake work, but I think it's time to learn!!
Next time, post here and I'll give you some directions. Once you get the
hang of it, you can do it in about 45 minutes without pneumatic tools, about
30 minutes with pneumatic tools.

For tools, you will need a jack and jack stands; something to block the
wheels like a block of wood; a torque wrench; 14 mm socket and ratchet;
large C-clamp or large pair of water pump pliers; a toothbrush style wire
brush; a can of aerosol brake cleaner; a can of disc brake anti-squeal
spray; and Permatex anti-seize (silver color), disc brake lube, or high
temperature wheel bearing grease.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)


From: Ernie Stye on 18 Dec 2008 07:09

"Ray O" <rokigawa(a)NOSPAMtristarassociates.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Ernie Stye" <estye(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:Bcudnaz_SqOEs9nUnZ2dnUVZ_u-dnZ2d(a)giganews.com...
>> Nearby Toyota dealer charged $258.38 to replace my front brake pads on a
>> 2003 Corolla. Does that seem a little steep to you? In the past I've
>> avoided doing my own brake work, but I think it's time to learn!!
> Next time, post here and I'll give you some directions. Once you get the
> hang of it, you can do it in about 45 minutes without pneumatic tools,
> about 30 minutes with pneumatic tools.
>
> For tools, you will need a jack and jack stands; something to block the
> wheels like a block of wood; a torque wrench; 14 mm socket and ratchet;
> large C-clamp or large pair of water pump pliers; a toothbrush style wire
> brush; a can of aerosol brake cleaner; a can of disc brake anti-squeal
> spray; and Permatex anti-seize (silver color), disc brake lube, or high
> temperature wheel bearing grease.
> --
>
> Ray O
> (correct punctuation to reply)


Thanks, Ray! I have most of that stuff so it won't be a big deal to get the
clamp, brush and consumables.


From: EdV on 18 Dec 2008 09:28
On Dec 18, 7:09 am, "Ernie Stye" <es...(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> "Ray O" <rokig...(a)NOSPAMtristarassociates.com> wrote in message
>
> news:gi22bh$8vh$2(a)news.motzarella.org...
>
>
>
>
>
> > "Ernie Stye" <es...(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:Bcudnaz_SqOEs9nUnZ2dnUVZ_u-dnZ2d(a)giganews.com...
> >> Nearby Toyota dealer charged $258.38  to replace my front brake pads on a
> >> 2003 Corolla.  Does that seem a little steep to you?  In the past I've
> >> avoided doing my own brake work, but I think it's time to learn!!
> > Next time, post here and I'll give you some directions.  Once you get the
> > hang of it, you can do it in about 45 minutes without pneumatic tools,
> > about 30 minutes with pneumatic tools.
>
> > For tools, you will need a jack and jack stands; something to block the
> > wheels like a block of wood; a torque wrench; 14 mm socket and ratchet;
> > large C-clamp or large pair of water pump pliers; a toothbrush style wire
> > brush; a can of aerosol brake cleaner; a can of disc brake anti-squeal
> > spray; and Permatex anti-seize (silver color), disc brake lube, or high
> > temperature wheel bearing grease.
> > --
>
> > Ray O
> > (correct punctuation to reply)
>
> Thanks, Ray!  I have most of that stuff so it won't be a big deal to get the
> clamp, brush and consumables.

I have a cheaper solution, buy a louder horn =)

The price is just ok, its not cheap but just OK, think of it this way,
it cost $800 for a 3 series BMW every 60k miles.
Anyway, one thing I learned from my family, 2 things you shouldn't be
cheap about your car, brakes and tires.

From: Ray O on 18 Dec 2008 12:34

"Ernie Stye" <estye(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Ray O" <rokigawa(a)NOSPAMtristarassociates.com> wrote in message
> news:gi22bh$8vh$2(a)news.motzarella.org...
>>
>> "Ernie Stye" <estye(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:Bcudnaz_SqOEs9nUnZ2dnUVZ_u-dnZ2d(a)giganews.com...
>>> Nearby Toyota dealer charged $258.38 to replace my front brake pads on
>>> a 2003 Corolla. Does that seem a little steep to you? In the past I've
>>> avoided doing my own brake work, but I think it's time to learn!!
>> Next time, post here and I'll give you some directions. Once you get the
>> hang of it, you can do it in about 45 minutes without pneumatic tools,
>> about 30 minutes with pneumatic tools.
>>
>> For tools, you will need a jack and jack stands; something to block the
>> wheels like a block of wood; a torque wrench; 14 mm socket and ratchet;
>> large C-clamp or large pair of water pump pliers; a toothbrush style wire
>> brush; a can of aerosol brake cleaner; a can of disc brake anti-squeal
>> spray; and Permatex anti-seize (silver color), disc brake lube, or high
>> temperature wheel bearing grease.
>> --
>>
>> Ray O
>> (correct punctuation to reply)
>
>
> Thanks, Ray! I have most of that stuff so it won't be a big deal to get
> the clamp, brush and consumables.
You're welcome! Once you get the hang of a brake job, you'll wonder why you
paid someone to do it.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)


From: Hachiroku ハチロク on 18 Dec 2008 18:32
On Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:34:54 -0600, Ray O wrote:

>
> "Ernie Stye" <estye(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:Lcudnc-T0qDwoNfUnZ2dnUVZ_iydnZ2d(a)giganews.com...
>>
>> "Ray O" <rokigawa(a)NOSPAMtristarassociates.com> wrote in message
>> news:gi22bh$8vh$2(a)news.motzarella.org...
>>>
>>> "Ernie Stye" <estye(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:Bcudnaz_SqOEs9nUnZ2dnUVZ_u-dnZ2d(a)giganews.com...
>>>> Nearby Toyota dealer charged $258.38 to replace my front brake pads on
>>>> a 2003 Corolla. Does that seem a little steep to you? In the past I've
>>>> avoided doing my own brake work, but I think it's time to learn!!
>>> Next time, post here and I'll give you some directions. Once you get the
>>> hang of it, you can do it in about 45 minutes without pneumatic tools,
>>> about 30 minutes with pneumatic tools.
>>>
>>> For tools, you will need a jack and jack stands; something to block the
>>> wheels like a block of wood; a torque wrench; 14 mm socket and ratchet;
>>> large C-clamp or large pair of water pump pliers; a toothbrush style wire
>>> brush; a can of aerosol brake cleaner; a can of disc brake anti-squeal
>>> spray; and Permatex anti-seize (silver color), disc brake lube, or high
>>> temperature wheel bearing grease.
>>> --
>>>
>>> Ray O
>>> (correct punctuation to reply)
>>
>>
>> Thanks, Ray! I have most of that stuff so it won't be a big deal to get
>> the clamp, brush and consumables.
> You're welcome! Once you get the hang of a brake job, you'll wonder why you
> paid someone to do it.

So you can sue them if it goes wrong?



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