Time for a BJ...
10-09-2005, 05:18 PM
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Time for a BJ...
I get goosebumps as I drive in the gsr - with the front wheels making metal screatching sounds - to Canadian Tire.
I walk into the store, after telling the polyester salesmen at the front I already have a Canadian Tire mastercard.
I look for the automotive counter, and walk towards the counter and stand behind this older brown dude looking for a "Transmission Oil Filter".
10minutes pass, the dude leaves empty handed.
"Brake pads for an Acura, 2001, Integra, GS-R, Thanks" - I tell the dude with the acne"
"How much are they? I'm on a budget" - I say, thinking of my bank balance.
"Monoe Premium pads are all we got for your ride. $60 for a pair bud"
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I purchase them...
Should have bought OEM instead, thinking their slightly more expensive? I drove to CDN tire thinking i'd save money.
A friend tells me OEM pads are like $20 a pair!!
Is that true?!
- If so, aren't OEM beter quality, or no?
Should I return these pads?
Can someone confirm the price....... and someone who knows what they talkign about, telling me which are better, OEM or Monroe?
Thanks guys.
I walk into the store, after telling the polyester salesmen at the front I already have a Canadian Tire mastercard.
I look for the automotive counter, and walk towards the counter and stand behind this older brown dude looking for a "Transmission Oil Filter".
10minutes pass, the dude leaves empty handed.
"Brake pads for an Acura, 2001, Integra, GS-R, Thanks" - I tell the dude with the acne"
"How much are they? I'm on a budget" - I say, thinking of my bank balance.
"Monoe Premium pads are all we got for your ride. $60 for a pair bud"
-----------------------
I purchase them...
Should have bought OEM instead, thinking their slightly more expensive? I drove to CDN tire thinking i'd save money.
A friend tells me OEM pads are like $20 a pair!!
Is that true?!
- If so, aren't OEM beter quality, or no?
Should I return these pads?
Can someone confirm the price....... and someone who knows what they talkign about, telling me which are better, OEM or Monroe?
Thanks guys.
10-09-2005, 06:20 PM
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there is no way OEM pads are 20 bucks for the set. their probably 70-80 bucks for the average guy who walks into the acura parts department. maybe 40-50 bucks if you know someone who can hook you up with a deal.
OEM pads suck...those ones you got are probably just as good and maybe better?.....just put them on BUT if you have metal to metal contact from your brakes chances are your rotors are toast too.......your probably gonna have to replace them....
OEM pads suck...those ones you got are probably just as good and maybe better?.....just put them on BUT if you have metal to metal contact from your brakes chances are your rotors are toast too.......your probably gonna have to replace them....
10-09-2005, 11:46 PM
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thanks for the info guys...
- I'm hoping my rotars are good.. i doubt its metal to metal, it looks like its that metal warning thingie that rubs when the pads get low.
I think my rear ones are going too.. ----, another $60 bucks.
Dave.. I wish you could hook a brotha with a different motha out. And Born2board, I try
- I'm hoping my rotars are good.. i doubt its metal to metal, it looks like its that metal warning thingie that rubs when the pads get low.
I think my rear ones are going too.. ----, another $60 bucks.
Dave.. I wish you could hook a brotha with a different motha out. And Born2board, I try
10-10-2005, 12:25 AM
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haha, reminds me of me and HKJ's trip into crappy tire.
me: excuse me, do you carry caliper grease?
dumbass: why do you want that for?
me: to grease the slider pins in the caliper.
dumbass: why do you put grease on the slider pins?
me: to keep them working properley and to prevent them from seizing.
dumbass: you don't put grease on the slider pins, grease will make them seize, i never put them on when i do brakes.
me: i'm pretty sure you should grease slider pins man.
dumbass: trust me, i'm a certified mechanic.
*i turn around and walk away*
me: excuse me, do you carry caliper grease?
dumbass: why do you want that for?
me: to grease the slider pins in the caliper.
dumbass: why do you put grease on the slider pins?
me: to keep them working properley and to prevent them from seizing.
dumbass: you don't put grease on the slider pins, grease will make them seize, i never put them on when i do brakes.
me: i'm pretty sure you should grease slider pins man.
dumbass: trust me, i'm a certified mechanic.
*i turn around and walk away*
10-10-2005, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by FuzzyLS BRO
haha, reminds me of me and HKJ's trip into crappy tire.
me: excuse me, do you carry caliper grease?
dumbass: why do you want that for?
me: to grease the slider pins in the caliper.
dumbass: why do you put grease on the slider pins?
me: to keep them working properley and to prevent them from seizing.
dumbass: you don't put grease on the slider pins, grease will make them seize, i never put them on when i do brakes.
me: i'm pretty sure you should grease slider pins man.
dumbass: trust me, i'm a certified mechanic.
*i turn around and walk away*
me: excuse me, do you carry caliper grease?
dumbass: why do you want that for?
me: to grease the slider pins in the caliper.
dumbass: why do you put grease on the slider pins?
me: to keep them working properley and to prevent them from seizing.
dumbass: you don't put grease on the slider pins, grease will make them seize, i never put them on when i do brakes.
me: i'm pretty sure you should grease slider pins man.
dumbass: trust me, i'm a certified mechanic.
*i turn around and walk away*
10-10-2005, 05:06 PM
#12
trust me..crappy is sooooooo under qualified its not even funny...scary is more like it...
worked there for waaaay to long...got nuttin out of it...even the employee discount was a joke...
all i kno is that every mech that i worked with and respected wouldnt garentee the monroe pads....they always told me im better off pickin up the certified premium pads then the monroes...they cost less too and r way better quality...
have those on mine and never had a prob since...
had monroes for a while and they were ----...but i think i got a bad batch but im not the only one...alot of customers came bak complainin about brake failin or loud squeeks...the backin on some of the pads FELL OFF....so iunno man...
worked there for waaaay to long...got nuttin out of it...even the employee discount was a joke...
all i kno is that every mech that i worked with and respected wouldnt garentee the monroe pads....they always told me im better off pickin up the certified premium pads then the monroes...they cost less too and r way better quality...
have those on mine and never had a prob since...
had monroes for a while and they were ----...but i think i got a bad batch but im not the only one...alot of customers came bak complainin about brake failin or loud squeeks...the backin on some of the pads FELL OFF....so iunno man...
10-10-2005, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by HyBrId
trust me..crappy is sooooooo under qualified its not even funny...scary is more like it...
worked there for waaaay to long...got nuttin out of it...even the employee discount was a joke...
all i kno is that every mech that i worked with and respected wouldnt garentee the monroe pads....they always told me im better off pickin up the certified premium pads then the monroes...they cost less too and r way better quality...
have those on mine and never had a prob since...
had monroes for a while and they were ----...but i think i got a bad batch but im not the only one...alot of customers came bak complainin about brake failin or loud squeeks...the backin on some of the pads FELL OFF....so iunno man...
worked there for waaaay to long...got nuttin out of it...even the employee discount was a joke...
all i kno is that every mech that i worked with and respected wouldnt garentee the monroe pads....they always told me im better off pickin up the certified premium pads then the monroes...they cost less too and r way better quality...
have those on mine and never had a prob since...
had monroes for a while and they were ----...but i think i got a bad batch but im not the only one...alot of customers came bak complainin about brake failin or loud squeeks...the backin on some of the pads FELL OFF....so iunno man...
Monroe are Premium tho, i'm not sure about the 'certified' part tho.
Does anyone else have experience with Monroe?
10-10-2005, 09:31 PM
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lol..i used to work at the crappy tire auto parts when i was 16 too...and trust me, you don't need any training what so ever to get a job there. as for pads, i've always just put on the certified brand, cost is $40, and they work fine, just don't glaze them over at the start and you should be good. sure there's alot better brake pads out there, but if your on a budget then the certified sould be a consideration.
10-10-2005, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 95integra
im using * Wagner* thermo Quiet. Brake Pads. Best Pads I've ever used!!
50$ for the front pair.
45$ for the rear.
50$ for the front pair.
45$ for the rear.