My front brakes are making a sound when I stop so I guess I need to change them.

Last time I had my oil changed the dealership said I would need new rotors with new brakes really soon, so soon is now.

I am really tight on money since I just changed all 4 tires a month ago, and holidays are coming up.

I decided to go with the Girodisc Magic Pads since I need something inexpensive and I only use my car for daily driving. All stock Evo 9 Mr.

My question I couldn't really find anyone doing online search who have these in stock and I want to save money.

Do I have to order them and get someone to install them or can I order them and get them installed myself (I really don't know what I am doing but I can follow tutorials and guides)

Also can I get these done locally from someone who has them instock? I live in Long Beach, CA

 

Buy the pads and do them yourself. On the evo Brembos its really easy actually. Hell you can pm me and I can give you a step by step if youd like. Its stupid easy to do brake pads on the evo.

One thing to know is what condition your rotors are in? If they are overly glazed or worn are you going to be replacing those as well? Those are easy to do yourself but just an extra step in the process.

 

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I was told they needed to but if I can get by without them ok, but if they are necessary I will have to do it.

I don't really know what rotors that need replacing look like.

Here I took picture of right and left both are front.

 

OK,there are some how to threads in the how-to section on this forum for changing brakes. It is pretty easy, lots of folks on here to help.

Those rotors may be a bit glazed, but they don't look bad at all. Do you know someone with calipers that can check thickness? If they are still close to OEM spec, I'd probably just get them lightly turned to give the new pads a fresh seating surface. Either that or you will need to clean the transfer layer from the old pads off the hard way.

Tons of good choices for street pads. Just stick with a known (Giro, Hawk, Ferodo, Carbotech). Please don't put autozone specials on your Evo.

If you want fresh rotors, you can get Centric Premiums for around $69 each for fronts, good rotors for street use.

And yes, in those pics, you pads are still OK, but getting very close to being all played out.

 

The rotors, from the pictures, look good but the shiny surface in the photograph may fool me. The surface needs to be fairly flat with no big ridges - more of a case of feel than seeing. Rotors can usually be turned at least once which is cheaper than replacement.

When replacing, notice how the factory shims are mounted and reuse them. Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and push the pistons back with an old pad. Don't add fluid till you are done or the reservoir may overflow. That and a little stiff grease on the shims and especially where the piston contacts the pad and you should be set.

 

I say the rotors look fine, the pads look to be about 4-5mm. I dont think you need pads asap. I think you will be fine for a while, unless you are hard on the brakes everyday. If you dd it and are easy on the brakes you should get a couple thousand miles on them, if you do alot of highway, maybe a bit less if you do alot of stop and go. I dont know what the rear pads look like, but if your inside and outside pads both look like the thickness in those pics I wouldnt say you need pads right away just yet unless you have the cash. If you are short on cash then I would wait just a bit until you do.

 

If you are talking OEM pads then look to the rear. The original pads wear out in the back first.

 

Are you sure about this? I thought a higher % of the load was on the front during braking?

 

Dunno why but my experience and a lot of other people's.

 

Yeah I started researching it and it seems as though the rears do seem to wear out first. Some people say it's because a softer compound is used for the rear pads?

That's unfortunate because I blindly changed out my front pads when I felt like I needed new brakes... When I took out my old pads I did wonder why they seemed to not look that worn out. I guess it's time to order rear pads now

 

Alright I think I waited enough.

Just to make sure since I will most likely be putting these on my car myself are these the correct ones for my car?
http://www.girodisc.com/Girodisc-Fro...VO_p_5925.html

 

Yep, those pads are really good for the money too!

 

pads are really easy to do. you can do them without taking the calipers off. just don't go with the autozone brand like someone mentioned above. you won't stop. if you need rotors i can recommend rotorpros. they are cheaper than other rotors and have served me well so far.

 

Just ordered them $85 + $11 shipping then i find a better deal Amazon has the 85 free shipping lol.

I will try to find vids of how to install them once i receive them.