Need to get brake pads replaced

[Anonymous]

I'm in Bethesda and have a Toyota
I need to get my brake pads replaced and preferably an oil change to where would I go?

[Anonymous]

Charles Automotive and Tire, on Nebel Street in north Bethesda.

Great little independent shop. They do good work, at fair prices, and they’re fast.

Phone # [phone]

[Anonymous]

You will need new rotors too. Just FYI.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You will need new rotors too. Just FYI.

^^^ Disregard this poster, OP ^^^



You might - or might NOT - need rotors. But anyone who just blindly assumes you need new rotors on a brake job is an idiot who has been conditioned to waste money.

The tech will mic the rotor and compare the thickness according to what the FSM has for allowable specs. If it’s under or the rotor is warped, they’ll add rotors to the job. If not, they’ll just do the pads. It usually takes about 2-3 sets of brake pads to wear a rotor below minimums on most cars. Toyota Tundras and Porsche Cayannes both seem to eat brake rotors. On the other hand, Toyota Corollas and Jeep Wranglers seem to go pretty easy on rotors. Generally, a lighter car that sees lots of highway miles will have longer lasting rotors. That doesn’t explain the Jeep rotor longevity though, because they’re heavy AF…

Anyway, you might not need rotors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You will need new rotors too. Just FYI.

^^^ Disregard this poster, OP ^^^



You might - or might NOT - need rotors. But anyone who just blindly assumes you need new rotors on a brake job is an idiot who has been conditioned to waste money.

The tech will mic the rotor and compare the thickness according to what the FSM has for allowable specs. If it’s under or the rotor is warped, they’ll add rotors to the job. If not, they’ll just do the pads. It usually takes about 2-3 sets of brake pads to wear a rotor below minimums on most cars. Toyota Tundras and Porsche Cayannes both seem to eat brake rotors. On the other hand, Toyota Corollas and Jeep Wranglers seem to go pretty easy on rotors. Generally, a lighter car that sees lots of highway miles will have longer lasting rotors. That doesn’t explain the Jeep rotor longevity though, because they’re heavy AF…

Anyway, you might not need rotors.

Whoa that’s just TMI. Keep the heavy rotor talk in the shop where it belongs, I can’t help it mine likes eating brakes… There should be confidentiality laws for discussing these things.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You will need new rotors too. Just FYI.

^^^ Disregard this poster, OP ^^^



You might - or might NOT - need rotors. But anyone who just blindly assumes you need new rotors on a brake job is an idiot who has been conditioned to waste money.

The tech will mic the rotor and compare the thickness according to what the FSM has for allowable specs. If it’s under or the rotor is warped, they’ll add rotors to the job. If not, they’ll just do the pads. It usually takes about 2-3 sets of brake pads to wear a rotor below minimums on most cars. Toyota Tundras and Porsche Cayannes both seem to eat brake rotors. On the other hand, Toyota Corollas and Jeep Wranglers seem to go pretty easy on rotors. Generally, a lighter car that sees lots of highway miles will have longer lasting rotors. That doesn’t explain the Jeep rotor longevity though, because they’re heavy AF…

Anyway, you might not need rotors.

Whoa that’s just TMI. Keep the heavy rotor talk in the shop where it belongs, I can’t help it mine likes eating brakes… There should be confidentiality laws for discussing these things.

I turn wrenches for a living. This is a car discussion forum. I keep things dumbed down enough for most people to understand and I don’t like seeing people get ripped off. I think I’m doing ok here. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I turn wrenches for a living. This is a car discussion forum. I keep things dumbed down enough for most people to understand and I don’t like seeing people get ripped off. I think I’m doing ok here. Thanks.

I thought your post was spot on and very helpful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Charles Automotive and Tire, on Nebel Street in north Bethesda.

Great little independent shop. They do good work, at fair prices, and they’re fast.

Phone # [phone]

BTW, Charles isn’t my shop. I’m not a self promoter. But I know them and I send people there when I’m backed up.

[Anonymous]

A lot of shops would insist you need new rotors and a break fluid flush if you are changing pads. No matter what your rotors or fluid condition is. So just be prepared to pay for the whole package.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A lot of shops would insist you need new rotors and a break fluid flush if you are changing pads. No matter what your rotors or fluid condition is. So just be prepared to pay for the whole package.

You can say “no”.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm in Bethesda and have a Toyota
I need to get my brake pads replaced and preferably an oil change to where would I go?

YouTube it and do it yourself… 🤦‍♂️

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You will need new rotors too. Just FYI.

^^^ Disregard this poster, OP ^^^



You might - or might NOT - need rotors. But anyone who just blindly assumes you need new rotors on a brake job is an idiot who has been conditioned to waste money.

The tech will mic the rotor and compare the thickness according to what the FSM has for allowable specs. If it’s under or the rotor is warped, they’ll add rotors to the job. If not, they’ll just do the pads. It usually takes about 2-3 sets of brake pads to wear a rotor below minimums on most cars. Toyota Tundras and Porsche Cayannes both seem to eat brake rotors. On the other hand, Toyota Corollas and Jeep Wranglers seem to go pretty easy on rotors. Generally, a lighter car that sees lots of highway miles will have longer lasting rotors. That doesn’t explain the Jeep rotor longevity though, because they’re heavy AF…

Anyway, you might not need rotors.

Whoa that’s just TMI. Keep the heavy rotor talk in the shop where it belongs, I can’t help it mine likes eating brakes… There should be confidentiality laws for discussing these things.

I turn wrenches for a living. This is a car discussion forum. I keep things dumbed down enough for most people to understand and I don’t like seeing people get ripped off. I think I’m doing ok here. Thanks.

Way to go!

[Anonymous]

We like Hoon's in Rockville.

[Anonymous]

You don't need that. It is Toyota and will continue running without any servicing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm in Bethesda and have a Toyota
I need to get my brake pads replaced and preferably an oil change to where would I go?

YouTube it and do it yourself… 🤦‍♂️

Agree. If you have a driveway and a socket set, both are easy.