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Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 09:02:39 -0500
From: "Fred W." <Fred.Willsnospampam myrealbox.com>
Subject: Re: '99 9-5 rear brake pads DIY?


"Dave Hinz" <davehinznospamcop.net> wrote in message news:c20n42$1n3cgn$2nospam34476.news.uni-berlin.de... > My rear brake pads have announced that they feel that they need a break > (heh...), and are making grumbling noises until I do it for them. > The dealer is out (!??!? WTF is that about?) but should have more > tomorrow evening. Couple-o-questions, if I may. You may. But I must say that grumbling noises does not sound like brake pads to me. Sounds like maybe brake rotors (disks)? Or do you think you are down to the metal backings on the pads in whgich case the rotors should be closely inspected too. > > 1. Anything unusual to expect? I've done brakes on 93s, 95s, 96s, 97s, > 99s, and Classic 900s... is there any surprise I am going to find as far > as tools needed or procedures or ??? No. Standard procedures apply. > > 2. How many miles should I be getting out of a set of pads? The car has > 77,000 miles or so on it, and this is the first set. Is that normal? Yes, that's about normal for the *rear* brakes. You probably did your fronts about 30k miles ago. Have you looked at those too? While you are at it, you may want to do them at the same time. Your call. > > 3. Would now be a good time to upgrade to a different brand of pads? > Conversely, is there a brand of pads to avoid? I'm not a big fan of > brake dust, so if I can get good performance without the BIG FREAKING MESS > that the stock pads make, that'd be great. Yes. Absolutely. I am a big fan of the PBR Deluxe pads. These are excellent pads for street use, have very good feel, and leave very little dust. They also happen to be very inexpensive. OTOH, they would not be a good choice for someone racing, autocrossing or otherwise abusing (but I mean that in a good way...) their brakes. -Fred W

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