Brakes Replacement help!

[ukrik]

Hey guys,

It is time on my sorento 2011 to replace brakes and i would like to know if there is really good aftermarket brakes i can get. The original are too pricey, dealership is asking about $600 installed just for the front, which is really expensive i beleive, everybody tells me i can replace all 4 of the them with better parts gor this price.

I need a suggestion if somebody already installed aftermarket ones, what brand, price and performance. I heard i can get ceramic ones as well....
Some say i should use original parts..

need opinion...

[awq134]

I've used autozone's duralast brake pads and rotors on my last 3 vehicles with equal or better performance then stock. They are usually cheaper then oem brakes. I've used them on my old Pontiac Grand prix, Nissan Altima, and now on my F-150. They will probably also go on our 2011 Sorento when they are due to be changed. However i've only used one set of rotors by duralast, which were on the Grand Prix.

hope this helps,

Q.

[2011AWDV6]

Originally Posted by ukrik

Hey guys,

It is time on my sorento 2011 to replace brakes and i would like to know if there is really good aftermarket brakes i can get. The original are too pricey, dealership is asking about $600 installed just for the front, which is really expensive i beleive, everybody tells me i can replace all 4 of the them with better parts gor this price.

I need a suggestion if somebody already installed aftermarket ones, what brand, price and performance. I heard i can get ceramic ones as well....
Some say i should use original parts..

need opinion...

$600 just for front is ridiculous, as long as there just changing the pads. A lot of times ive found they will include a lot of extra services in with it that you might not really need that adds to the cost. Was it the labor or the parts that were so pricey did you ask? You can also buy the parts yourself and have them install them usually. Next time call a few diff places and compare and then take those prices back to your dealer and try to negotiate.

[r1concepts]

$600 is too much for new brakes. I can offer you brand new brake at a great price! I'm also a vendor on here so I'd be glad to help you out.

[Buckshot]

Just curious. How many miles on your Sorento. $600 is way too much where I live. I wonder if you are sure you NEED brakes or is the dealer trying to sell you something you don't need.

[Robert74]

Some preparation points.
just be sure you've got everything ready to go before you remove your old brake pads. Most important, be sure safety is at the front of your mind. You'll be taking the wheel off so be sure you have your car jacked up and resting securely on jackstands.

Go ahead and break the lugs before you jack it up. It's much easier and safer with the wheel on the ground.

[Sauron]

If you're going to do the job yourself, I wouldn't expect to pay more than approximately $240 + shipping for quality Raybestos rotors and pads for front and rear. Fronts only would be closer to $130 (rotors+pads). So a $600 quote for just the front is beyond expensive and into the "they're ripping you off" category. Doing the front brakes is about a 30 minute job if you've got a lift and you're loafing.

I got the prices from rockauto.com. Stick with name brand parts. It's tempting to dip into the "economy" parts, but they're mostly made in China and you'll kick yourself later when the rotors warp and the pads squeal.

Good luck.

[nstoolman1]

Also as a DIYer be sure to take only one caliper apart at a time. That way you have a reference to check if you have any questions. Pictures also help.

[MikDee]

Originally Posted by awq134

I've used autozone's duralast brake pads and rotors on my last 3 vehicles with equal or better performance then stock. They are usually cheaper then oem brakes. I've used them on my old Pontiac Grand prix, Nissan Altima, and now on my F-150. They will probably also go on our 2011 Sorento when they are due to be changed. However i've only used one set of rotors by duralast, which were on the Grand Prix.

hope this helps,

Q.

I agree, I've used Auto Zone's Duralast brakes also on my previous vehicles, and found they were better all around then stock, plus longer lasting, with negligble dust.

I can't say as much for NAPA's Best Gold pads.

Good Luck, Mike

[Sauron]

Originally Posted by MikDee

I agree, I've used Auto Zone's Duralast brakes also on my previous vehicles, and found they were better all around then stock, plus longer lasting, with negligble dust.

I can't say as much for NAPA's Best Gold pads.

Good Luck, Mike

I wouldn't use Autozone Duralast anything. It tends to be lowest bidder made in China junk...especially brake parts. Glad you like it, but it doesn't compare to name brand parts.

For background: My family owned a repair shop from the 1930's until a couple of years ago when my dad retired and I didn't want it...so we sold it. During the last couple of years, a local Autozone begged us to buy this crap and gave us a steep discount. So we tried it. Almost every job came back with complaints of rotor warping and/or brake squeal/fade. That ended our experiment after about 2-3 months of aggravation.

For grins, I put a couple of different Duralast rotors on our brake lathe and tried to true them. On 2 different rotors (different part numbers purchased at different times), I actually had chunks flake off during the milling process (like you had scooped them out of the flat surface with a small spoon). That's the only time I ever experienced that and I've probably milled 500+ rotors in my day.

Best,