Buying OEM Brake Pads and Rotors? 1999 Olds Alero?

10-17-2007

hello i was giving a new car. 1999 Olds Alero V6 3.4L Auto. i was just told that their was some work that had to be done on the car. i needed to replace the rotors and brake pads because they had been rusted from not being used. Their was a leaking gasket. The gasket i am having a mechanic fix and possible the rotors and pads. i have no clue about cars and my roommate said he could put on the pads and the rotor. I still am going to purchase them and most likely have the mechanic put them on. Do you think my roommate could put the rotors and pads on without messing up the car? Would buying OEM pads and rotors good or bad? i am not truly sure if i should buy different kinds or look to purchase OEM. They are much cheaper then some of the other 's i have seen and i was wondering what to do. Links to websites with them would be greatly appreciated also. Thanks

10-17-2007

A front brake job is probably one of the easiest repairs you can do to your vehicle. If your roommate has any mechanical know how he should have no trouble getting the job done.

In regards to OEM parts, they're completely unneccessary when performing a brake job. Purchase a mid grade set of rotors and a mid grade set of pads from your local auto parts store. They'll perform the same if not better than the OEM parts that cost 2x as much.

The only thing your roommate may miss is bleeding the brakes. This is a simple task that is also the last step in a brake job. There are many many articles on how to bleed brakes online, search for "bleeding brakes" on google and take your pick.

Overall save your money on the parts, if your roomy has any mechanical knowledge go ahead and let him do the work...it's pretty difficult to screw up!

Hope this helps.

10-17-2007	#1 (permalink)
Keith G Guest Posts: n/a	Buying OEM Brake Pads and Rotors? 1999 Olds Alero? hello i was giving a new car. 1999 Olds Alero V6 3.4L Auto. i was just told that their was some work that had to be done on the car. i needed to replace the rotors and brake pads because they had been rusted from not being used. Their was a leaking gasket. The gasket i am having a mechanic fix and possible the rotors and pads. i have no clue about cars and my roommate said he could put on the pads and the rotor. I still am going to purchase them and most likely have the mechanic put them on. Do you think my roommate could put the rotors and pads on without messing up the car? Would buying OEM pads and rotors good or bad? i am not truly sure if i should buy different kinds or look to purchase OEM. They are much cheaper then some of the other 's i have seen and i was wondering what to do. Links to websites with them would be greatly appreciated also. Thanks

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10-17-2007	#2 (permalink)
mrharris32 Guest Posts: n/a	A front brake job is probably one of the easiest repairs you can do to your vehicle. If your roommate has any mechanical know how he should have no trouble getting the job done. In regards to OEM parts, they're completely unneccessary when performing a brake job. Purchase a mid grade set of rotors and a mid grade set of pads from your local auto parts store. They'll perform the same if not better than the OEM parts that cost 2x as much. The only thing your roommate may miss is bleeding the brakes. This is a simple task that is also the last step in a brake job. There are many many articles on how to bleed brakes online, search for "bleeding brakes" on google and take your pick. Overall save your money on the parts, if your roomy has any mechanical knowledge go ahead and let him do the work...it's pretty difficult to screw up! Hope this helps.