Recently went through an
Recently went through an experience regarding brakes, being told by a chain tire
shop that I needed front pads and an on-the-vehicle (?) rotors turned. Cost: $600.
There had been a noise from the front during braking that didn’t sound good.
Didn’t trust the company/diagnosis so got some best rated pads and put them on
myself for a total of $68.00. My diagnosis of the brake noise was that the outer edge of the rotors were a little high from wear and the pads, under braking, would touch the outer edge and cause the noise. I really didn’t even need new pads but as long as everything was apart, installed them. Should be good for another 50k + miles.
My vehicle is a 2012 Toyota RAV4. Note to Toyota – put wear sensors on your brake pads so it’s not a guessing game as to when to replace them.