All -
I know the blog overflows with brake info, and I have sorted through as much as possible prior to posting this routine rear brake question. However my questions are from a lazier/less mechanically talented standpoint than most of you, so I apologize and hope a few of you can tell me if I'm track with the following, or not.
Toyota did a routine oil change (yes I take it there for this so I can get them to inspect the remainder of vehicle).
They discovered that A) 2mm left on rear brake pads (not sure why they didn't catch this 5k earlier) B) rotors are beyond resurfacing and in need of replacement C) calipers ok
Toyota quote at $450, which is my first question - good pricing?
Second question - what components am I after exactly aka what type of pads and OM rotor replacements? Do I upgrade the rotors to slotted or no?
Third question - I was thinking of pricing out Midas and Firestone to get a better gauge on the pricing from Toyota. End of day I only want OM parts. Any other suggestions on how to go about this process?
Fourth and final - I have rusty hubs, which you can see through the wheels. Not terrible, would prefer no rust however as is a bit unsightly. Do I take this opportunity to have the rust removed as well, is this a routine brake shop item? Any additional thoughts advice on that item appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I know the blog overflows with brake info, and I have sorted through as much as possible prior to posting this routine rear brake question. However my questions are from a lazier/less mechanically talented standpoint than most of you, so I apologize and hope a few of you can tell me if I'm track with the following, or not.
Toyota did a routine oil change (yes I take it there for this so I can get them to inspect the remainder of vehicle).
They discovered that A) 2mm left on rear brake pads (not sure why they didn't catch this 5k earlier) B) rotors are beyond resurfacing and in need of replacement C) calipers ok
Toyota quote at $450, which is my first question - good pricing?
Second question - what components am I after exactly aka what type of pads and OM rotor replacements? Do I upgrade the rotors to slotted or no?
Third question - I was thinking of pricing out Midas and Firestone to get a better gauge on the pricing from Toyota. End of day I only want OM parts. Any other suggestions on how to go about this process?
Fourth and final - I have rusty hubs, which you can see through the wheels. Not terrible, would prefer no rust however as is a bit unsightly. Do I take this opportunity to have the rust removed as well, is this a routine brake shop item? Any additional thoughts advice on that item appreciated.
Thanks in advance.