[pastor1189]

The little Toyota car needs brakes the front pads. Pep Boys has the package deal after rebate $69.00
Tire plus charges beside the package, Clean lube and Adjust Brakes, Flush Brake system. Maybe Pep boy does the same thing. Tire Plus wants $293.00 for the front wheels. Car has $80,000 miles. Wonder what the better deal is?

[ma0641]

Read carefully. Pads installed- I will tell you they will certainly push you to resurface the rotors, rebuild the calipers and flush the brake system or tell you the warranty will not be good. Pad exchange for a DIY is very easy. Look on You Tube.

[pastor1189]

Thanks

[CaptainRich]

ma0641 is correct. Unless you are currently having a brake pulsation or vibration, there is likely no need to resurface the rotors at this point.
When installing the replacement pads, make certain that you clean the caliper pistons before moving them back to create clearance for the new pads.
A brake fluid flush is considered preventative maintenance above and beyond the normal pad replacement. Same thing with cleaning and adjusting the rear brakes: not required.

[pastor1189]

This is great advice.

[talaniman]

The best deal is just getting what you need, and not the add on stuff for extra. If there was no grinding noise other than the whistling noise of the low pad indicator, or no funny feeling when you engage the brake pedal, then why spend for unneeded extras?

I guess it comes down to at what stage you decided you needed front brakes. Did you take the tires off and inspect your brakes with a good light yourself? Check fluids and look for leaks? Such a simple thing would let you KNOW just what you needed, and not be at the mercy of mechanics trying to make money off the unknowledgeable, with expensive add on unneeded stuff.

Helps greatly to be able to TELL a mechanic what you WANT and get just that as opposed to the sales pitch for extra stuff.

[TxGreaseMonkey]

It's a good idea to change the brake fluid every two years, in order to eliminate water, rust, and other crud from the system. If you don't do this regularly, it can cost you big bucks in the long-run; i.e., the calipers and wheel cylinders will need to be replaced. This is the secret to trouble-free brakes. I've never had to replace the calipers, master cylinder, or wheel cylinders on my 1993 Civic or 2000 Duratec Taurus, because I change the fluid every 2 years. I would go for premium ceramic pads, not cheap pads. Also, make sure the caliper pins are cleaned and lubricated with silicone grease. The best deal depends on how long you expect to keep the car and the braking performance you expect.

[pastor1189]

Car has been so great Toyota Echo 85,000 I can't remember if I had brake work done very low maintenance car. But I hear the scraping now.