Brake pads, 2002 Grand Caravan

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Dan C - 26 Nov 2004 20:16 GMT

Hello all,

Wife's van, front brakes making very noticeable "grinding" noise under
moderate-to-hard braking. Pretty clearly needs new pads on the front disc
brakes. Gonna do it myself, with the aid of a mechanic friend. He's
advised me to get the pads at an auto parts store, and says there are
usually 3 "levels" of pads. He suggests I get the middle level, which are
not too soft and not too hard, and should cost around $30 for both front
wheels. He recommended NAPA over AutoZone.

Question is: Does that sound right? Any brand name (or model/part
number) that you would recommend I get (or avoid)? Appreciate any advice!

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2.3Sleeper - 26 Nov 2004 22:00 GMT

That advice is pretty much right on. You don't really want ones that are to
high in metallic content. This is from my own experience on a 1999 Grand
Caravan. I went with middle of the road pads and have been very happy. Cost
to me was about $26.

The most important thing is to coat the crap out of the backside of the pads
with Brake Quiet, otherwise the sonic vibrations will drive you nuts.

Don Manning

> Hello all,
>
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> Question is: Does that sound right? Any brand name (or model/part
> number) that you would recommend I get (or avoid)? Appreciate any advice!

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Dan C - 27 Nov 2004 00:43 GMT

>> Question is: Does that sound right? Any brand name (or model/part
>> number) that you would recommend I get (or avoid)? Appreciate any
>> advice!

> That advice is pretty much right on. You don't really want ones that are
> to high in metallic content. This is from my own experience on a 1999
> Grand Caravan. I went with middle of the road pads and have been very
> happy. Cost to me was about $26.

Thanks for the reply and the info!

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