Brake Pad Replacement

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How difficult is it to replace the pads on a 2000 TL? It was a piece of cake on all my other cars. Is it the same with this one? Thanks, brian
« "Brian Yates" wrote in Same as any other. See here for some snowy-weather tips: -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ »

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Hi, I have put 40,000 km on my 2005 Honda Odyssey and have had no problems thus far except the A/C condenser got hit by a stone and needed replacement. Common design flaw (or should I say design intention) on the Odyssey. Repair bill over 800 bucks to replace this. They stick it right up front ..
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« How about them Honda Brake pads. I have 86,000 miles on my 1999 4-cyl Accord sedan and it still has the original pads. I bought OEM replacements at about 30k in anticipation of them wearing out,.. »

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I'm tired of getting ripped off by service dealers. I need my front brake pads replaced (2002 Subaru Impreza). I know that the cost of the pads is about $70.00. What is a fair price to have the job done?
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I bough a 1998 Toyota Corolla in July 2005. At the time, it had been driven 65,000 miles. Now, it has been driven 100,000+ miles. Is it time replace the brake pads? I have heard occasional squeaking associated with brake pad replacement. Also, VIP, when I brought the car in for a oil change, menti..
« : Only with aftermarket pads. This car has rear drum brakes, no? Sticking is typically a characteristic of rear disc brakes. You pull the calipers off and look at the pads. With a really good light.. »
« I believe that involves removing the wheel. Does it? Tegger wrote: »
« You replace the pads when they wear down to near the minimum specified thickness, which is 1mm for Toyotas, but for me 2-3mm is acceptable. Unless they are wearing unevenly. Toyota calipers can use .. »
« Cost depends on where you live. The brake pads probably (should have been) replaced at least once in those first 65,000 miles. Find a good or reputable shop and ASK them to check the brakes. Ask.. »