Tag Archives: Brakes

Toyota Brake Pads & Rotors

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Big Mike

Here is a something you should know about after market Toyota brake pads. Most of them are garbage and do not fit well. The only brake pads I will use on Toyota’s are NAPA brand Adaptive One Ceramic Hybrids. They cost 50.00 to 60.00 dollars (very expensive for brake pads – in case you did not know), but Continue reading →

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Why did my brake job cost so much?

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Big Mike

If you end up needing extra parts for your brake service, the cost of your brake job can skyrocket. This is because most dealerships and repair shops charge you list price for the new parts, list price is 100% more than if you bought the part your-self. Some repair facilities charge more than list price. Continue reading →

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Brake Repair Sale | Promotion

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Big Mike

As most know, I buy my parts for them and pass along my volume discount. Now it looks like some of the brake pads will be free after mail in rebate. A great inexpensive brake job just got better. Continue reading →

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Life-Time Brake Pads – Discounts & Coupons – Gimmicks

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Big Mike

If some shop has got you thinking that because the brake pads are free you will save money on your next brake job, I say take a look at the big picture. Continue reading →

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Replacing Ford Truck Brake Rotors and Pads | Nightmares

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Big Mike

Lets talk about these late model Ford truck brake jobs. I noticed Ford truck rotors just do not want to come off. Continue reading →

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