Raybestous Brakes

[TheTrader]

Ok, so I called the local parts place (Marshland Auto, Moncton) and got a price on a complete on a complete replacement of all me brakes.

slotted raybestos front rotors: ~$70 each = $140 (OEM = ~35 each)
Raybestos Ceramic Pads: ~$66
rear drums : $29.50 each = ~ $60
rear shoes: ~$26

= about $335 after taxes

I also want to do a complete brake fluid replacement, and will likely need a spring kit for the drums, if the shoes dont come with it... so, in the endI am guessing I will spend about 400 bucks (that includes beer for my brother & I of course)


so, how is the quality on this stuff?? also, do these seem like good prices... all are in CAD by the way.

-Daniel

[MantaGreen97]

Prices seem okay. Raybestos has different lines of products ranging from "economy" to "premium" but it looks like you've picked some of the better stuff for the front and that looks good.

As for the drums, are yours out of round or past maximum diameter? Or is there anything else wrong with them? Drums do tend to last a long time, so just wondering if you actually need new rear drums. At $30/drum those are going to be the economy line I'm almost certain and the original ones would be better (if there's nothing wrong with them I mean).

I'd watch one thing on the parts, particularly the rear drums and shoes--the country of manufacture. The rotors and front pads are probably US or Canadian made but the $30 drums I'll bet are made in China or somewhere similar. The more premium drum should probably be around $60-$80/each. The $30 ones would not be bad per se but if you take a look at a brake part made in China and one made in the US/Canada/Japan, the difference is usually pretty apparent. It's up to you what you want to do there. If the original drums are still good, I'd keep those.

As another thought, have you ever thought of getting the rear discs from a GT and doing a conversion? I know that's not something everyone wants to do but just a thought.

As for brake fluid, as usual, I'd recommend either ATE if you can find it or Valvoline SynPower which is easily found at most stores. There's other stuff to be used too but those two are in the category of reasonably priced for their performance and relatively easy to get...

[TheTrader]

I actually only priced the rear drums as a backup, I plan on only doing the fronts, but checking out the rears to see if all is well, and if it turns out they are bad, I wanted to be able to replace them at that time, I asked about returning the parts if I didnt not need them, and they said no problem... so they were more like a backup then anything.

[rys99grandam]

Unless your rear drums are warped or something. I wouldn't get new ones. These cars are fairly good as far as the rear drums go. And from what I have been told they are supposed to last 125-150k before pad replacement (Im at 63k and mine look brand new still)

You may want to consider getting them turned, Defientlly going to be cheaper.

[mattcow]

I've had problems with my rear drums warping so don't go cheap. As for the rest, the prices look good but I wouldn't put ceramic pads on thoughs expensive rotors. Although they will give you better stopping power and last longer they will also be harder on your rotors.

A mid to high range bi-metal pad is not as expensive and will brake almost as good. You will go through them quicker and have to wash your wheels more often but you will also save your rotors.