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2006 Vibe brake job

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:04 am
by gdenning
First-time poster here...

Was told this week that I have 10% left on my front brake pads, 70% on the back. Was told the rotors need to be replaced as well. Mechanic quoted $450 for front pads and rotors with labour, so I'm going to do it myself for much cheaper. I do not have much experience doing this type of work, but I think this is something I can hanlde.

Does anyone have (or is there a thread) step-by step instructions on changing brake pads and rotors with a list of materials needed?

Thanks!

Re: 2006 Vibe brake job

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:42 am
by trb
I just replaced my son's front pads a couple of months ago, and it was not hard after I read this thread, but I've done like 10 other brake jobs:
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I did not touch the rotors. They look like they can rust on pretty good.

Rotor thread:
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=24356" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Good luck on it!