Dare I say it: car woes!

**KiwiPhoenix** · 12th January 2010, 19:38

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

**98tls** · 12th January 2010, 19:43

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** · 12th January 2010, 19:48

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 12th January 2010, 20:10

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

**KiwiPhoenix** · 12th January 2010, 20:12

Originally Posted by scissorhands

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** · 12th January 2010, 20:19

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** · 12th January 2010, 20:25

Originally Posted by 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...

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** · 12th January 2010, 20:25

Originally Posted by 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...

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** · 12th January 2010, 20:32

Originally Posted by quickbuck

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!