Brakes need to be done

[Ldub]

And I'm all for the OEM pads, but at $250 for the entire set someone help me justify it...

Ummmm...It's only money?

Did that help?...

[Mile High VX]

Ummmm...It's only money?

Did that help?...

Gosh, I feel so much better now...ROFL

[Ldub]

Gosh, I feel so much better now...ROFL

I think of it as a $50.00 a yr investment, since a set of pads usually last 4 yrs.

That better?...

[tom4bren]

Brakes are not something you should skimp on. Several members have used aftermarket pads & didn't like them from a performance perspective. That's enough for me to stick with OEM.

On the flip side, I've used aftermarket pads on other vehicles & they NEVER seem to last as long as OEM. What was saved on initial purchase was lost in re-do.

"There's never time to do it right ... but there's always time to do it over"

Words of wisdom passed down from dear ol' Dad!

[WormGod]

I actually looked into replacing brakes altogether with a Brembo kit but there is nothing remotely close to an proper ISUZU fitment for us. I suppose some brute work could be done to get some application to work, but I can;t imagine the cost of that on top of a big brake kit alone.

[TheGanzman]

How 'bout this: NO squeaking/brake noise, almost ZERO brake dust on the wheels, and incredible longevity - that work for ya'? My VX has 64K miles on it, all pads are original, with ~90% left on 'em. You routinely see folks on this forum that are replacing their pads for the FIRST time with 100K+ miles on 'em...

[Mile High VX]

Took the VX to the old Isuzu dealership to let them look at what I really needed. Basically needs pads, rotors, seals, repack bearings, etc...they want $1500 to do the whole deal.

I've done lots of mechanic work, but never brakes. Is this something I dare tackle in the garage, let the Isuzu guys do it, or take it to one of those "franchise" shops like Midas or Brakes Plus?