Brake job question?

[wyatt20019]

It's time to change out the pads and rotors on my Chevy avalanche, but considering going to aftermarket pads after reading good things about them.

Has anyone done a brake job and used pads other than OEM? If so what pads, and how do you like them?

Secondly.
Is changing them out as simple as it seems? Take off calipers and rotors, install new rotors, put pads in their holders, grease, and put the caliper back on after compressing them?

Thanks guys,
Looking at doing it myself after leaving it at a shop all day and them only doing a courtesy inspection and not doing the brake job I brought it in and made an appt. For. No money was spent, but it sure did waste a day.

[stickerpatch59]

yeah, it's not rocket science. just buy the best replacement parts that you can afford.

[Thewarrior]

Just don't forget to pump the brakes up after your done. If you open the bleeder valve make sure not to let it suck in any air.

[morris_mat]

The best pads that they have are your best bet to keep from squalling. Also make sure and get the rotors turned. Take them to the auto parts and it takes about 15 per rotor.

[txbowkill]

yes changing pads/rotors is super easy. It is beyond me that people pay good money for other people to change them!

[ItsLeo]

I've had good luck with Bendix Titaniumetallic II pads. And Carquest rotors.

[gatorgar]

I always compress using the old pads, but yea, it's that easy.

[hopedale]

Just do one side at a time. Also, know you may be able to get the rotors turned.

Advance Autoparts still does it.

[lostinthewoods]

Look at the Wagner Ceramics (wear great, low dust and brake good) but if you're replacing rotors at the same time get the high carbon. Ceramics can wear on low grade rotors.

[Usdi Yonv]

lostinthewoods hit the nail on the head.

[wyatt20019]

Thanks guys, I figured it was something I would be able to tackle.

Right now I'm looking at the following pads.

Performance friction carbon metallic

Hawk pads for truck and suv

And a few others.

Keep em coming with what yall are using.

[wyatt20019]

Has anyone used or heard anything about the AutoZone duralast gold pads and rotors? They don't look all that bad.

[60 Deluxe]

Buy some cheap c clamps. You will need them to compress the calipers. Won't have to open a bleeder valve that way.

[DJM]

Go with Wagner or Bendix parts.They are a few dollars more but well worth it.When you compress the piston back in leave one side on or put a block of wood in the caliper.If you don't one side will push the other side out,then you'll be replacing calipers too.When you're done be sure to properly "seat" or "bed" the brakes.This usually consists of several hard stops.The procedure,which can be found on the manufacturers web site, will be slightly different depending on which pads you use.
Finally,if you order the parts online you can get a discount through most of the major parts chains,and still pick them up at the store.


DJ

[Boomerang]

Quick and easy to do. Unless you wore your pads down to the rivets you probably don't need anything else. A lifetime warranty on pads from any auto parts store are a few dollars more. Cheap ones can wear out. If the lifetime wears out...they are covered and save your receipt. Brakes should last a long time unless you drive with your foot from gas/brake/gas/brake nonstop.