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Has anyone ever bought the cheapest pads and rotors from a typical auto parts store... I mean like 40 bucks for a pair of rotors and about the same for pads... I dont know much about brakes, so uhhhhhh, is this a major "no-no?" Sorry for the somewhat dumb and no0bie question... 
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If I had a total beater worth squat that's what I would use.
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I was afraid of that... Looks like I'll be going aussie...
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If you are talking about using these parts on an SVT Contour I'll gladly punch you in the baby maker.
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The Autozone performance friction Z (I think that's the name) pads are a lifetime warranty pad that ou can use up and replace for free. I have no personal experience with them, but I've read a lot of good things. If you want more information, let me know and I'll dig it up. If you plan on using up your pads, it might not be a bad deal.
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Originally posted by Auto-X Fil:
The Autozone performance friction Z (I think that's the name) pads are a lifetime warranty pad that ou can use up and replace for free.
Actually, thats a misconception, even though the majority of the autoparts stores do it for customer satisfaction reasons (which I never did). The warranty, truly, only covers manufacturer defects, etc. Since brake pads are meant to wear out, the warranty does not cover this. For some reason, that amazes some people...
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I was actually at autoZ and s guy brought in some used up pads. They exchanged them for new ones. Kid you not.
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Originally posted by todras:
I was actually at autoZ and s guy brought in some used up pads. They exchanged them for new ones. Kid you not.
Like I said, its a common. I had a guy bring in perfectly good pads and wanted them warrantied. I asked him why. His reasoning "I change my pads every 3 months to keep them fresh." I shot him down (Asst. Manager), however, the Store Manager replaced them after he complained. People are just stoopid.
If the brake manufacturer finds out that they are being warrantied for those reasons though, they get quite upset.
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I believe they have some that are what they call "lifetime" pads that really are a warrantied consumable. I've seen a lot of accounts of people doing this, but obviously check with your local store before trying it.
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