After 25 years of service my front brakes needed to be replaced.

I looked at some LS-1 Conversion kits but don't think they would fit behind my 15" wheels.

Besides, since I only use it for a DD, I just went with the best stock replacement parts NAPA had to offer, along with a set of ceramic pads I really like from O'reillys Auto Parts.

This is my first build and is my first time doing it. I love to work on my car, so it was fun...

Total at NAPA was $ 322.75 counting the $22.50 x 2 core charge on the Calipers ( Ultra Premium Rotors were $ 80.00 ea.)

The pads were $ 44.00 .

Subtracting the $ 45.00 I get back on the cores and counting the pads and hoses it came to = $ 321.75

The peddle feels nice and tight and best part the vibration is gone.

The light is playing tricks because the caps look dented to me in the photo.
There new without any dents.


Its just a basic brake job using the best parts I could find locally.

A reputable shop here quoted me $ 650.00 to do it with who knows what parts. I do NOT like taking my car to shops so I did it myself.
I just thought I would share the photos with you guys. I think they came out pretty good.


Nothing fancy but here it is =

 

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Looks nice. and sometimes OE replacement parts do just as well.
Thanks for your service and your family's service - ex-USN here.

 

Thanks,
Stock style rotors a calipers were really my only choice because I wont give up the 15in. wheels I have.
You would be surprised at how well they work and there not even broken in yet. New hoses and fresh fluid also helps.
I have done a lot of reading on the proper way to "bed in" pads and rotors.
With a daily driver in stop and go traffic there's really no way to keep them "bedded" but I'm going to take it easy for a while and they will mesh nicely so braking will continue to improve as time passes.


Thank you for your service as well.

 

Looking good Ron, nothing beats having shiny new parts.