brakes 2007 chev impala

[crothmeier]

I just got back from the kansas race and during the trip realized i need to replace brakes, especially rotors. if my pads are fine im goign to leave them, but with 91,000 iles im guessing they need replacing. Any reccomendations on pads that will last me as long or close to the original ones? im going to try and turn the rotors.

i've done brakes on my trucks before, and a grand prix, is there anything special on this car that i shoudl watch for?

[Scott K]

Well if OE lasted that long, why not put them back on?

[Jim Uran]

It'll be just as easy as the other vehicles you put them on. Wow, I can't believe you got 90,000 on them.. Cool, like 4wandering said, I'd put OE back on if they lasted that long.

[jeffreyd]

Since you have to pull the pads to get the rotor off might as well put new on. I like the OEM if you have gotten that much out of them. Same with rotors, check prices vs Napa etc. Make sure you replace the pad slides and put the anti rattle goo on the back of the pads. Also CRC red can of brake cleaner to clean everything up before assembly. I do not like the green can, just does not seem to clean as well. Good luck jeff

[crothmeier]

OEM ones available at a napa store? and i assume that the anti-rattle goo comes with the pads. cool, i was hoping it was as easy as the trucks, im only doing the front two, the rear are still fine.

[Jeremy airjer W]

OEM (Original Equipment as Manufactured) is only available from the dealer. Some parts can be OEM and reboxed for an aftermarket parts supplier. Most of the parts you'll find at your local parts store will be OEM equivalent which means they look the same/similar, operate the same/similar (maybe ), but are manufactured by a company other than the company that manufactured the original part.

[deadeye]

I almost cringe saying it, go to the dealer and get them there. If they lasted that long thats almost amazing. OEM chev should be bendix and they are kind of tough to find aftermarket. Its gonna be more expensive than at brand X parts store but its worth it if they last that long.

[crothmeier]

yeah i figured that. i'll make some calls and find some. that 90,000 miles was a TON of interstate driving. thanks for the input!

[Macgyver55]

that 90,000 miles was a TON of interstate driving.

That partially explains why they have lasted that long. My wifes Impala has only 55,000 and they still look great with a mix of city/hwy driving. Its really not too far out of the ordinary any more though. I've seen many of the newer GM pickups with over 100,000 miles on the original brakes. I pull trailers often and my Avalanche still has originals at 115,000.

Even with new OE pads you likely wont get similar mileage out of the next set with machined rotors and the same calipers. Machined rotors are a bit thinner, and covered with rust scale and wont disipate heat as well as new ones. Make sure to clean the hubs of any rust or scale to get a good mating surface for the rotors. Get the anchors and slides for the calipers very clean and use good quality brake grease on them. These things will help assure the best life out of your new set.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Get the anchors and slides for the calipers very clean and use good quality brake grease on them.

There is a product called Syl-glyde that works very well for lubing the slides.

[crothmeier]

thanks guys! it looks like it will be a project that gets put on the list for this weekend.