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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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needs new brake pad

Sup guys, i need to buy new brake pad for my 2004 wrx do you guys know where to go, i mean good deal. Is it expensive to buy from the dealer or just go to the shop like Vakamon? Thanks!
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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checkers sells em any where from like 50-90 depending on what type you want I got some works great
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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U can try Vakamon (R&D). I think they have Project Mu brake pads in stock.
Old Feb 7, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by MDrews
checkers sells em any where from like 50-90 depending on what type you want I got some works great
did you do it yourself?
Old Feb 7, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by STi-LLlegal
U can try Vakamon (R&D). I think they have Project Mu brake pads in stock.
How much you think the installation, i'm kind a short of cash.hehe.
Old Feb 7, 2009 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MDrews
checkers sells em any where from like 50-90 depending on what type you want I got some works great
yah hit up checkers. i got mine for 70 bucks for the front and 40 for the back. ceramic pads too. and its easy to change.
Old Feb 7, 2009 | 02:04 AM
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yah hit up checkers. i got mine for 70 bucks for the front and 40 for the back. ceramic pads too. and its easy to change.
Thanks man, appreciate it.
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 04:01 AM
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very easy to do
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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Project Mu's are great pads...but not cheap. However...you get what you pay for...
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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+1 for Project Mu pads...

I've been running my set on my 04 sti for about 35K miles...dusting is way less than stock, long lasting, great stopping power...and, very quiet.

Give Ryan and Davin a call...they'll set you up.
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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I just realized it but i'm about to hit 100k and i'm still on my stock brake pads. LOL.

I think I don't use them enough. what the hell.

mty rears are about 1/8" from metal-on-metal contact though.
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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You can find a bunch off ebay from AXIS ceramics which are cheap but dust a lot, Hawk HPS which I like, to oem and generic...

Ask sellers if they can mail USPS Priority mail which shouldnt cost a lot and takes a few days to get to you...Changing pads and bleeding isnt hard and a chance to learn for a DYIer,....
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