Two quick questions; First, I had my brake pads, rotors and calipers replace on my Accord. The guy said he put organic brake pads on b/c they are better for a Honda than semi-metallic pads. I've looked online and it seems organic are the cheapest ones you can get. Which is correct? Second, since having the work done, my car pulls to the left. If I take it back, should they charge me more to align it correctly, or is it pulling b/c of something that they did? I appreciate the help.
2006-10-27 02:02:23 · 8 answers · asked by ERIN G 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's not under warranty. It's a 97.
2006-10-27 02:09:29 · update #1
Replacing brake pads have no bearing on whether your call will pull to one side or not. The things is that the mechanism that controls your brakes is completely independent from the mechanism that controls your car's aligment.
Plus, if they did indeed put those cheap brake pads in, the only problem you'll find is that they'll wear out quicker.
Some mechanics are really cheaters and they'll mess something else up when you take your car in so that you'll keep coming back. They do this especially with women. My wife had this problem before we got married. But now, I take care of both of our cars and we've never had this type of problem since.
Please take you car to another garage and have them inspect it in front of you and have them give you their opinion on it.
2006-10-27 02:47:44 · answer #1 · answered by Nestor Q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would rather have organic pads than semi metallic because the semi metallic pads are harder on the brake rotors. You might have gotten a bad caliper to cause the pulling but next time you get brake pads look for ceramic pads. They work great, stop better, rotor wear is reduced and you hardly get any brake dust on your wheels which is so common with disc brakes.
2006-10-27 02:57:41 · answer #2 · answered by Captleemo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your car still under warranty? Either way I would make it clear that the problem happened afterwards and they are going to pay for it. My Honda dealer has never mentioned anything to me about organic brake pads so that makes me curious as well. If you have time call some mechanics and ask them if a brake pad, caliper & rotar change could cause the issue. Best of luck!
2006-10-27 02:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by noonee333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Organic is fine for brake pads. Better ones cost more its a matter of how much do you want to spend.
If your car pulls when you brake the caliper is the casue and if he did replace them he needs to fix this at no cost to you. If he did not replace them you may infact need a new caliper.
2006-10-27 02:43:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some mechanics are going back to organics to prevent the squeeking problem some brands have especilly raybestos brand they are ok for hondas
on the pull did they rotate tires pulling is almost always caused by a tire problem have them rotated back to test for this
2006-10-27 02:19:51 · answer #5 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brake job doesn't affect alignment....make the guy drive it... force him to do it ;;i cant understand how these mechanics think they can find the problem by looking. maybe those are the best pads. depends on price vs how hard you drive...
2006-10-27 02:10:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thi nk that as quickly as you're taking your motor vehicle to the broker, you're meant to be getting the greater efficient provider than going to a pair gas station mechanic. could be you need to attempt calling yet another Honda broker on your section, or calling the corporate workplace to whinge. i understand i might. reason i might "be-damned" if I pop out my pocket for any further money fixing the comparable subject.
2016-10-03 00:36:29 · answer #7 · answered by hobin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me guess. You had dodgeman work on it.
2006-10-27 02:13:14 · answer #8 · answered by dutch 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋