Dare I say it: car woes!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Right, I know this is a bike forum but I need your advice. My car, It's a '95Honda Odyssey, failed it's WoF due to worn front brake pads (and a rear back tyre). The garage that done the WoF quoted me $170-$200 for the pads (tyre $135) now my question is can I buy the pads cheaper from a car store and do them myself, if so, what tools would I need or is this best left to a mechanic to do???

Thanks in advance :Punk:

[98tls]

No offence mate but brakes are somewhat important all things considered so if you need to ask what tools etc i would leave it someone who knows what there doing,got any mates that do and would walk you through it?.Pretty easy once you know.

[KiwiPhoenix]

No offence mate but brakes are somewhat important all things considered so if you need to ask what tools etc i would leave it someone who knows what there doing,got any mates that do and would walk you through it?.Pretty easy once you know.

A few that could help! it's more about the finances at the mo, can't afford $200 for the brakes, $135 for a tyre and then $130 for the licence all in one hit, thought it might be easier to do it myself!

[scissorhands]

pads should be $100 and fitted near new tyre $65, go elsewhere

[KiwiPhoenix]

pads should be $100 and fitted near new tyre $65, go elsewhere

I did think that $200 was a little on the high side. The guy that I normally take my car to is on holiday just now! Bugger

[The Everlasting]

Yeah shop around,you can get em much cheaper than 200...........changing the brake pads isn't a hard job,you should be able too do it if your mechanically minded...

[KiwiPhoenix]

Yeah shop around,you can get em much cheaper than 200...........changing the brake pads isn't a hard job,you should be able too do it if your mechanically minded...

I am, I can do most things quite easily. Not frightened to learn and get my hands dirty. Will shop around and see whats what!

[quickbuck]

Yeah shop around,you can get em much cheaper than 200...........changing the brake pads isn't a hard job,you should be able too do it if your mechanically minded...



Again though... If one has to ask.....
But yeah, if you have a manual, and can understand what all the bits are and the procedure, then no worries.... Manual cost around $70 though...

[KiwiPhoenix]

Again though... If one has to ask.....
But yeah, if you have a manual, and can understand what all the bits are and the procedure, then no worries.... Manual cost around $70 though...

I believe that if I read up on it I would be able to do it!

[sil3nt]

Youtube it. Seriously.

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=changing+car+brake+pads&page=&utm_source=opensearch

[Flip]

No probs with this, delighted to help, you see me.

[KiwiPhoenix]

No probs with this, delighted to help, you see me.

Cheers!


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[FROSTY]

Odyssey tyre $85 Pads $45.00 Fitting 30 minutes. ---And no Imnot blowin smoke -Its whati do for aliving and i did an odyssey two days ago

[KiwiPhoenix]

Odyssey tyre $85 Pads $45.00 Fitting 30 minutes. ---And no Imnot blowin smoke -Its whati do for aliving and i did an odyssey two days ago

Thanks Frosty! Where is a good place to buy them??

[Genie]

best to get brakes done by a professional...they are very important

[FROSTY]

Thanks Frosty! Where is a good place to buy them??
Appco , BNT,autostop -all trade suppliers. Tyre wise I can't comment sorry -But I'd give kickaha a yell He will be able to answer.
I must say that I agree with the commentsw posted above. If you need to ask then you NEED a freind who has done front brakes before to show how its done.

[CookMySock]

Brake pads are an easy thing to do. Theres fuck all to do wrong unless you rip a hose or leave something loose.

If you can get some help, definitely do it yourself.

Steve

[KiwiPhoenix]

Organised a friend to help. He is such a good guy!!

[Taz]

Learn to use a computer then learn to search :)
http://www.ehow.com/how_5813522_change-brake-pads-honda-odyssey.html

[huff3r]

best to get brakes done by a professional...they are very important

They are also impossibly easy, especially something as simple as front pads on a car!

Should be able to get some for about $25 from supercheap, or they have a better range for a whopping $45 (although prices may have risen since last april when i quit).

[CookMySock]

They are also impossibly easy, especially something as simple as front pads on a car!Yes they are, and an excellant way to start someone off on doing their own maintenance.

Just go slow, and think. Don't let your helper do it for you. Do it yourself, and have them advise you.

Probably you will need a meaty set of ring-and-openend-spanners or a socket set. An $80 set will do - you don't need a $400 set, and skip the $29 socket set.

Steve

[KiwiPhoenix]

Thanks everyone for all your help!

I will definitely not let my helper fix it, I will be getting stuck in!! Will keep you all posted.

[neels]

I used to do stuff like this myself, but the last time it was going to cost $80 to buy the pads and do it myself, or $99 for the whole job at pit stop. For $20 I figure its not worth shagging around doing it myself.

[imdying]

Yeah I'll sell you a set cheap if you're stuck. I'm not working till next weekend though.

[kwaka_crasher]

Easy to do half-arsed. Easy to fuck up. Get someone who knows more than just how to remove the old pads and fit new ones - there's much more to it than that.