Looking for a good & cheap place to get brake pads replaced. - Mini Cooper Forums

spurite · #1 08-12-2009, 10:18 PM

Hey guys,

The front brake pads on my mini are pretty much toast, and need brake pads bad! I was wondering if anyone knows of a reputable place to get the brake pads on my 2005 mini replaced in LA? I would appreciate any info, recommendations to a reputable place that is light on the wallet as well.

orca17 · #2 08-17-2009, 03:10 AM

If you were in Vegas I could help you. LA, not so much. One thing: The shop that replaced my pads said that ceramic pads should not be used on a Mini. The rotor metal is relatively soft and ceramic pads transfer a lot of heat to the rotors and could warp them.

Good luck on finding a good shop.

spurite · #3 09-11-2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by orca17

If you were in Vegas I could help you. LA, not so much. One thing: The shop that replaced my pads said that ceramic pads should not be used on a Mini. The rotor metal is relatively soft and ceramic pads transfer a lot of heat to the rotors and could warp them.

Good luck on finding a good shop.

Thank you orca17 for the reply. I found a decent place.