First time to buy brake pad/shoe for my car and i just need some help here to choose the right type.
Quoted $200 or more from my regular mechanic for the front brake pads replacement and rotor machining and can only use the parts from their shop.
So i went to ask price from another mechanic who can just charge labor fee and i supply the pads, which cost $50, no machining, as he told me it might not be necessary.
I did some google but not many pages and answers.
So, i was looking to get Bendix and got confused that which one should i buy, here's what i found on their website:
Pulsar - Jul 2000 - Jan 2006 - N16 1.6, 1.8 Lucas Caliper (Disc/Disc-Use with original wrap around shim) - DB1761 DB1718
Pulsar - Jul 2000 - Jan 2006 - N16 1.6, 1.8 Sumitomo Caliper (Disc/Disc-Use with original wrap around shim) - DB1165 DB1718
Pulsar - Jul 2000 - Jan 2006 - N16 1.6, 1.8 (Disc/Disc-Use with original wrap around shim) - DB1454 DB1718
Pulsar - Jul 2000 - Jan 2006 - N16 (Disc/Drum) - DB1454 BS1792
My guess is the DB1454 as my car is Front Disc Rear Drum however, anyone can confirm that would be great.
I saw SCA has the DB1454 but it's a Calibre brand probably made by Bendix, is there any other shops that sell Bendix Brand DB1454(if that's the right one)
How many brake pads do i need if i change the front brakes, 1 pad for each rotor/wheel???
Do not attempt it yourself…!! You may find it will end up costing you a lot of money :-(
Go to repco and get their branded pads… I find them to be as good as bendix if not better.
You will need 2 pads per wheel. 4 to do both front wheels.
Get a qualified mechanic to install them… you will be glad you did.