pads/rotors need replacing...super confused. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dinfern22 · 03-20-2024, 09:32 PM

Hey guys!
Like the title says, I just reached 60k and went in for a oil change and was told both the front/rear brake pads need replacing ASAP, as they are 3mm. I went to several places for confirmation and was told I needed my rotors replaced as well since they are worn and that they wont replace just the pads, which I'm fine with.

But now I'm very confused on how I should go about replacing my rotors/pads. I like the OEM pads but I don't have any mechanics to take them to be installed. Every place says they don't install aftermarket pads

Will the brake pads/rotors the auto service will install be enough for daily driving, do you guys think it will be way worse than the OEM pads/rotors.

I only use my car for spirited daily driving.

whataboutbob · 03-20-2024, 10:47 PM

You need to find a local shop that will install what you want on your car (assuming it's safe).

cmiovino · 03-21-2024, 12:12 AM

Two suggestions:

First, find a shop that will install any new parts you bring in. Any performance shop should do this or you can order something aftermarket through them. I've personally never had an issue with any of the various random shops I've used in bringing aftermarket pads or rotors in. They just warranty their labor, not the part.

Second, doing pads and rotors isn't hard at all. Just requires a basic jack and sockets. It would be an easy job for a first DIY using Youtube. We just did my buddy's Ascent recently BSing around in like 2 hours.

autoracer86 · 03-22-2024, 10:07 AM

Give PTtuning a call. I am sure they will take on the job. They have been around the performance scene forever

(703) 257-1728

Sapphireho · 03-22-2024, 05:57 PM

I'm sure the pads and rotors your auto shop would install would be fine for your needs.

03-20-2024, 09:32 PM	#1
dinfern22 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Drives: 2016 Scion FR-S(Halo) Location: Maryland Posts: 215 Thanks: 132 Thanked 47 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	pads/rotors need replacing...super confused. Hey guys! Like the title says, I just reached 60k and went in for a oil change and was told both the front/rear brake pads need replacing ASAP, as they are 3mm. I went to several places for confirmation and was told I needed my rotors replaced as well since they are worn and that they wont replace just the pads, which I'm fine with. But now I'm very confused on how I should go about replacing my rotors/pads. I like the OEM pads but I don't have any mechanics to take them to be installed. Every place says they don't install aftermarket pads Will the brake pads/rotors the auto service will install be enough for daily driving, do you guys think it will be way worse than the OEM pads/rotors. I only use my car for spirited daily driving.

03-21-2024, 12:12 AM	#3
cmiovino Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Drives: 2017 BRZ PP, 2004 WRX Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 347 Thanks: 16 Thanked 249 Times in 157 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Two suggestions: First, find a shop that will install any new parts you bring in. Any performance shop should do this or you can order something aftermarket through them. I've personally never had an issue with any of the various random shops I've used in bringing aftermarket pads or rotors in. They just warranty their labor, not the part. Second, doing pads and rotors isn't hard at all. Just requires a basic jack and sockets. It would be an easy job for a first DIY using Youtube. We just did my buddy's Ascent recently BSing around in like 2 hours. __________________ 2017 BRZ Limited Performance Pack - Steel Cities Region SCCA / North Hills Sports Car Club

03-22-2024, 10:07 AM	#4
autoracer86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Drives: Toyota GT86 Location: Ireland Posts: 437 Thanks: 381 Thanked 287 Times in 186 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Give PTtuning a call. I am sure they will take on the job. They have been around the performance scene forever (703) 257-1728 __________________ 2014 GT86 Orange 6 Speed https://www.youtube.com/@spareroomracing3168/featured Build Thread: https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153004

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Sapphireho ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: '15 ultramarine Location: Idaho Posts: 13,195 Thanks: 5,451 Thanked 18,243 Times in 8,611 Posts Mentioned: 155 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm sure the pads and rotors your auto shop would install would be fine for your needs.

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