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    I've got 124k miles on my front rotors and pads, and they passed dealer inspection at 120k. I bought new front rotors and pads from Merlin in July, and the total was $419.40.

    The rears were changed out at about 85k. The dealer said the rotors rusted from the inside out.
    Gregg
    2001 Proton Yellow #1379

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    When I get those new aftermarket calipers where you just pull a pin and slide the old pads out and put in the new ones in just seconds without removing anything, then I'll do my own brakes.
    Two bolts isn't that much more difficult!

    I had over 120k on my fronts when I changed them. My rears still look good at 128k.
    Billy Oliver
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    Just got these prices from Merlin last week:
    Front pads: Isuzu part # 8-97035-257-1, $118.46
    Rear pads: Isuzu part # 8-97035-266-0, $94.49

    These part #s match what Mark posted from 4 yrs ago, so this is the "pad kit", not just the pads. Wow, inflation, nearly 75%! But still cheap since they last so long.......
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