Is this set worth it?

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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Is this set worth it?

I'm new to pretty much everything, so I need a lot of help. My brakes squel when I'm trying to stop and I was looking for a way to get rid of it. My pads are new, but I'm starting to think they're just bad pads. I was going to buy Akebono pads all around, but that was gonna cost me about $100. I found some a seller on ebay with a set of rotors and pads for less than $200 and was wondering if it was something I should really consider.

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Please let me know what you guys think or if you have suggestions of what I should get, anything will help. Thanks in advance.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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I wouldnt. I would get a known good quality product.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
I wouldnt. I would get a known good quality product.
i second that, especially on something as important as your brakes. you get what you pay for man...
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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If you do go this route, read their feedback and their rating. Cheap doesnt always mean bad. But you do have to be accepting of some failure if it happens. Let us know how it goes.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by erick3
i second that, especially on something as important as your brakes. you get what you pay for man...
Brakes are not something to cheap out on.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
I wouldnt. I would get a known good quality product.
agreed. brakes and rotors was 1st upgrade I did. save money and purchase nice set.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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i would never buy a generic brand of brakes off ebay. you really get what you pay for.

when it comes to brakes, you really want to invest in some quality ones. bad rotors/pads = uneven wear, possible cracking, excessive brake dust, overheating, etc. you get the point.

people that went with the cheap ebay route ended up buying new brakes sooner and in the end spent more money than someone that did it right the first time.
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