Brake Pads Upgrade - Shop Recommendations in OC? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

KelvinBRZ · 12-02-2015, 01:25 AM

Hey everyone!

Been a while since I posted on this forum, welp here goes.

Recently I noticed that my front driver side brakes are making a grinding noise whenever I slightly depress the brake pedal. My front brakes are probably around 30-40%, so I figured it was time for an upgrade. I purchased the WinMax W2 front pads for my BRZ. Here are some questions -

1. Can anyone recommend a cheap but good quality place that will swap out the stock pads for me?

2. Is it necessary to re-surface the rotors & drain the brake fluid with a brake pad upgrade?

3. Can I leave the rear brakes stock since they are generally used less?

Thanks guys!

Mr.ac · 12-02-2015, 02:08 AM

1, pretty much any shop would do it. If you have basic tools or space to work at you can do it yourself. Brakes are pretty easy. That's if you have the tools and space to work on.

2. Not really. If there are deep grooves or the pads are worn out highly uneven, or are too thin below spec then yes. As for the fluid, if it's been a few years or you reached the service interval mileage then it's time.

3. Yes. But it might be a good idea to check the ware on them. If you haven't changed them in a few years it might be time. Depends on what you see.

Mindering · 12-02-2015, 07:30 PM

http://www.arcaneconcepts.com

424-571-9577

Can get a nice selection of brakes, solid work is done without an insane price tag.

BRZtoni · 12-02-2015, 08:04 PM

hello, i can help - "DIY DAY"

KelvinBRZ · 12-02-2015, 09:11 PM

Thanks for all your input!! I'm about 40K miles in - it's about that time for a brake change.

KR-S · 12-02-2015, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZtoni

hello, i can help - "DIY DAY"

This. I'm looking to mod my car and brake pads are a definite future upgrade. Bring your car over to DIY Day for the benefit of me and yourself - but mostly me.

CSG Mike · 12-03-2015, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelvinBRZ

Hey everyone!

Been a while since I posted on this forum, welp here goes.

Recently I noticed that my front driver side brakes are making a grinding noise whenever I slightly depress the brake pedal. My front brakes are probably around 30-40%, so I figured it was time for an upgrade. I purchased the WinMax W2 front pads for my BRZ. Here are some questions -

1. Can anyone recommend a cheap but good quality place that will swap out the stock pads for me?

2. Is it necessary to re-surface the rotors & drain the brake fluid with a brake pad upgrade?

3. Can I leave the rear brakes stock since they are generally used less?

Thanks guys!

1. I recommend you spend the money on tools; the first time you do this you'll already have broken even on a floor jack, jack stands, and a basic set of tools.

2. Nope

3. I recommend you use the same pad compound front/rear. The car is designed this way, and you should stick to that unlses you have a very, very specific need/reason to not do so.

BRZtoni · 12-03-2015, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

1. I recommend you spend the money on tools; the first time you do this you'll already have broken even on a floor jack, jack stands, and a basic set of tools.

2. Nope

3. I recommend you use the same pad compound front/rear. The car is designed this way, and you should stick to that unlses you have a very, very specific need/reason to not do so.

definetly #1

once u do your first repair its going to save u some money in the long run

shellslinger · 12-03-2015, 03:49 PM

I'll help you change them out as long you bring me back some Woodstock's Pizza we got a deal!

12-02-2015, 02:08 AM	#2
Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,369 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,558 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1, pretty much any shop would do it. If you have basic tools or space to work at you can do it yourself. Brakes are pretty easy. That's if you have the tools and space to work on. 2. Not really. If there are deep grooves or the pads are worn out highly uneven, or are too thin below spec then yes. As for the fluid, if it's been a few years or you reached the service interval mileage then it's time. 3. Yes. But it might be a good idea to check the ware on them. If you haven't changed them in a few years it might be time. Depends on what you see. __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

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KelvinBRZ GBS Mafia Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: with Snow mode on Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 541 Thanks: 338 Thanked 312 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for all your input!! I'm about 40K miles in - it's about that time for a brake change. __________________ GBS Mafia

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12-02-2015, 01:25 AM	#1
KelvinBRZ GBS Mafia Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: with Snow mode on Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 541 Thanks: 338 Thanked 312 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Brake Pads Upgrade - Shop Recommendations in OC? Hey everyone! Been a while since I posted on this forum, welp here goes. Recently I noticed that my front driver side brakes are making a grinding noise whenever I slightly depress the brake pedal. My front brakes are probably around 30-40%, so I figured it was time for an upgrade. I purchased the WinMax W2 front pads for my BRZ. Here are some questions - 1. Can anyone recommend a cheap but good quality place that will swap out the stock pads for me? 2. Is it necessary to re-surface the rotors & drain the brake fluid with a brake pad upgrade? 3. Can I leave the rear brakes stock since they are generally used less? Thanks guys! __________________ GBS Mafia

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Mindering Minty Fresh Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Southbay 86 Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	http://www.arcaneconcepts.com 424-571-9577 Can get a nice selection of brakes, solid work is done without an insane price tag.

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shellslinger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Whiteout FRS Location: DFW, TX Posts: 597 Thanks: 210 Thanked 309 Times in 186 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I'll help you change them out as long you bring me back some Woodstock's Pizza we got a deal!

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