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brake team $88 special
ok has anyone got the $88 special from brake team? did they do an good job or not and what comments/complaints do you have?
I was thinking of going there since my brakes are rusted out and will barely stop you, there special includes new premium pads, resurface rotors, repack bearings, bleed system, 2yr warranty. and its 88 dollars per axle.
I was thinking get the front axle done first and then if I need more stopping power get the rear done or get competly new brakes.
Should i be fine with re-finshed brakes or should i jump the gun and opt. for stock style rotors, calipers, pads, and lines. Idea on how much that would cost me + labor?
also this will be a daily driver rain or shine and i dont need the absolutely best brakes but i wanna be able to have confidence in the brakes and not have to worry about non stopping in time for a split second action.
I would prefere completly new brakes but my family has been in a tight for money and i need other stuff for the car other then just brakes. It also seems that the brake team i would be taking the camaro to has VERY good reviews but not sure if they are real or not. I have quite a while to think of it though. so any suggestions are welcome!
I was thinking of going there since my brakes are rusted out and will barely stop you, there special includes new premium pads, resurface rotors, repack bearings, bleed system, 2yr warranty. and its 88 dollars per axle.
I was thinking get the front axle done first and then if I need more stopping power get the rear done or get competly new brakes.
Should i be fine with re-finshed brakes or should i jump the gun and opt. for stock style rotors, calipers, pads, and lines. Idea on how much that would cost me + labor?
also this will be a daily driver rain or shine and i dont need the absolutely best brakes but i wanna be able to have confidence in the brakes and not have to worry about non stopping in time for a split second action.
I would prefere completly new brakes but my family has been in a tight for money and i need other stuff for the car other then just brakes. It also seems that the brake team i would be taking the camaro to has VERY good reviews but not sure if they are real or not. I have quite a while to think of it though. so any suggestions are welcome!
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Re: brake team $88 special
That sounds like a cheap deal but Brake Team?! Arrgh! Aren't they like Clutch Doctors?
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Re: brake team $88 special
they probably use really crappy pads that will dust up your wheels. no point turning the rotors, if they are off the car, might as well just replace them.
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i see your point but we really dont have the money to just replace what we want expecially since i just spend 45 bucks on a starter. luckily the wheels somewhat hide brake dust and the car will and is kept clean very clean regulary. also they claim that the pads are either just as good or better as fac.
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Re: brake team $88 special
i see your point but we really dont have the money to just replace what we want expecially since i just spend 45 bucks on a starter. luckily the wheels somewhat hide brake dust and the car will and is kept clean very clean regulary. also they claim that the pads are either just as good or better as fac.
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I was really just teasing you and maybe throwing up a little alert on cheap repairs. However, Brake Team is a national chain. They will measure your rotors and machine them if thick enough, replace them if not. Be aware the price goes up if they have to replace rotors or if they find any other problems. They will also give you a warranty in case you have issues. So you will probably be fine. I personally hate Brake Team and all others like them because im a hungry Master Technician and they make it harder for me to make a living. But thats my problem.
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Other than that, its VERY easy and if all you're looking at doing is changing pads, you can get really nice pads for $50 and save yourself the other $30+ and know you've got better pads than a shop will throw on.
Just offering it as a solution - Even your first time will only take 30-45 minutes MAX per side. We can help you here with info too.
The bearing "repack" is really no harder than getting some grease and slinging it into the bearings and putting them back on. As for the rotors, most autoparts chains around town will have at least one store that turns rotors.
Just a thought.
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Re: brake team $88 special
Are you able to do the work yourself? I mean, to change the brakes on these cars is very simple. The only 'specialty tools' you'll need is a big C-clamp and a socket big enough to get the castle nut off the spindle (if you're changing rotors too). That is; assuming you have a jack and a way to get the tires off.
Other than that, its VERY easy and if all you're looking at doing is changing pads, you can get really nice pads for $50 and save yourself the other $30+ and know you've got better pads than a shop will throw on.
Just offering it as a solution - Even your first time will only take 30-45 minutes MAX per side. We can help you here with info too.
The bearing "repack" is really no harder than getting some grease and slinging it into the bearings and putting them back on. As for the rotors, most autoparts chains around town will have at least one store that turns rotors.
Just a thought.
Other than that, its VERY easy and if all you're looking at doing is changing pads, you can get really nice pads for $50 and save yourself the other $30+ and know you've got better pads than a shop will throw on.
Just offering it as a solution - Even your first time will only take 30-45 minutes MAX per side. We can help you here with info too.
The bearing "repack" is really no harder than getting some grease and slinging it into the bearings and putting them back on. As for the rotors, most autoparts chains around town will have at least one store that turns rotors.
Just a thought.
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I was really just teasing you and maybe throwing up a little alert on cheap repairs. However, Brake Team is a national chain. They will measure your rotors and machine them if thick enough, replace them if not. Be aware the price goes up if they have to replace rotors or if they find any other problems. They will also give you a warranty in case you have issues. So you will probably be fine. I personally hate Brake Team and all others like them because im a hungry Master Technician and they make it harder for me to make a living. But thats my problem.
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Re: brake team $88 special
dude,if you can take the tires off your car you can change the brakes.Its about as easy as an oil change.
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Re: brake team $88 special
i know but i have no one to physically help me if (and i know i will) get stuck and brakes arent nothing to mess around with. plus i just really dont have the money for new brakes.
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Re: brake team $88 special
People being physically there or not, you have an entire website here to help via the internet. If you're really worried about doing it yourself, start early in the morning and if you get stuck, post msgs/pics and we will be here to help. Its very much a 1 person repair.
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…since my brakes are rusted out and will barely stop…
If you decide to bring it to a shop tell them the problem, and be prepared to spend more than $88.
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Should i be fine with re-finshed brakes or should i jump the gun and opt. for stock style rotors, calipers, pads, and lines. Idea on how much that would cost me + labor?
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