Brake Pad replacement - Need NoVa service shop recommendations
08-07-2013, 11:26 AM
#16
Take off the wheel and inspect it yourself...
Here's an Update:
So went over to the Midas yesterday, and 1) confirmed that last time I was in there (about a month ago) they took apart everything, inspected, and reassembled; and 2) I was able to replicate the noise infront of the manager and tech. After hearing it several times, their best guess was that something was loose and damaged with the installation hardware (e.g. the clips that hold the pad in place). Their recommendation was for me to order another "hardware kit" and have them replace everything. They were really cool about it but it was clear they we're entirely sure what is was. They could've also ordered the part, but I got the impression it was going to cost me more.
I haven't had a chance to research or order anything yet, but does that sound right? Would there have been installation hardware included when I purchased the pads from the dealership? Sounds like its a cheap kit to buy, so I am guessing its worth a try.
So went over to the Midas yesterday, and 1) confirmed that last time I was in there (about a month ago) they took apart everything, inspected, and reassembled; and 2) I was able to replicate the noise infront of the manager and tech. After hearing it several times, their best guess was that something was loose and damaged with the installation hardware (e.g. the clips that hold the pad in place). Their recommendation was for me to order another "hardware kit" and have them replace everything. They were really cool about it but it was clear they we're entirely sure what is was. They could've also ordered the part, but I got the impression it was going to cost me more.
I haven't had a chance to research or order anything yet, but does that sound right? Would there have been installation hardware included when I purchased the pads from the dealership? Sounds like its a cheap kit to buy, so I am guessing its worth a try.
08-07-2013, 02:27 PM
#18
I'm not entirely sure. I guess it would be those and the clips. I mean I've heard of installer damaging the clips or using cheap ones...and that could cause issues.
I was really trying not to have to inspect it myself because I really don't have a place to do it. What would I be looking for? Just any type of foreign object? Sorry to sound so new, but I've always outsourced my brake work.
I was really trying not to have to inspect it myself because I really don't have a place to do it. What would I be looking for? Just any type of foreign object? Sorry to sound so new, but I've always outsourced my brake work.
08-07-2013, 02:33 PM
#20
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If you have not done brake work dont bother. I would say take it to a dealer and see if you can have them check it out.
They could then tell you if something is missing or something is not right.
They could then tell you if something is missing or something is not right.
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