I need new pads for sure, but Im not sure how to tell If i need rotors also.

The shop quoted me 300 bucks, But I know I can do it my self, so what I need from you guys is a link to the parts I need. I figure I might as well get new rotors if they are not to expensive.

Its a 98 4.6 4x4.

thanks

 

If you have an O'Reilly auto near you? If so they sell Wagner parts for a decent price. If not go to Advance Parts they sell Bendix. I would replace the rotors no matter, the new pads have such a high friction that they wear the rotors alot more than the old pads did. Also, if the rotors are OEM then they are prolly under spec anyway.

 

I have a napa and a car quest....

 

I got quoted about 90 bucks for the parts from napa, can I do any better?

anyone have a good process for changing them out, or any good tips, or special tools needed?

 

No special tools. 90 bucks for pads and Rotors?? Thats not bad at all. I would recomend a ceramic pad if its available. Cheap isnt always the best.

 

those pads dont dust as much right?

I figure I could get okay rotors, and ceramic pads and still be better off than the 300 dollars the dealer quoted me.

 

I would not recommend ceramic pads. Ceramic materials tend to resist or shed heat very quickly, well said thermal energy must be dissipated by something else.....and thats the rotor and caliper. I good quality rotor such as a Wagner and a decent said of Bendix pads will go quite well.

 

Im in the same boat. has anyone changed out the pads on all 4 wheels before. i looked at the job and it seems to be quite easy. thats on my to do list next weekend but i think my rotors are a.O.K.