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Advice on Brake Replacement on 99 S70 S70

posted by  KlausC on  Thu Feb 24 05:16 CST 2005
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Unless you have a dealer unlike the rest of us, they will not install parts you order. Better check with them first, they will also have to tell you that the one year guarentee does not apply to non-OEM parts.
When the rotors and pads both need replacing, which mine will soon, I will wait until I hear the metal to metal "crunching" sound. I expect another 3-4,000 miles from my pads, but I am easy on the brakes. Bremco or OEM? Your choice. Also ask the dealer how much of the $800 is labor. Ask other local garages in your neighborhood for estimates, you may be surprised! Do NOT go to Midas or other chains, they do sloppy work and use really cheap parts.
If you have at least 1/4 inch of pad left, there is no hurry whatsoever.

Klaus
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98 V70Rawd(101Kmi), 95 854T(85K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)






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