> I could go to another mechanic I've used, who
> probably wouldn't use Toyota brakes, but would
> probably be much less in cost.
Chances are "the mechanic I've used" wouldn't
want to just replace the pads because that job doesn't
require much labor. So chances are he would also
want to make the job more profitable by insisting on
doing more work like "resurface or replace the brake
rotors", install "new caliper hardware", "flush the
brake fluid" and so forth all of which is likely unnecessary
(save for replacing the brake fluid if you plan to
keep the car along time).
So you might end up paying more than at a Toyota
dealer or Toyota specialty shop. But if you know
a mechanic who is willing just to install new pads,
then you could buy the pads from a Toyota dealer
and have your local mechanic install them and just
pay the installation labor.
The price of Toyota pads is
about the same as auto
parts stores if you get them from an online
discount dealer like 1sttoyotaparts. com. Your
local Toyota dealer might even meet the online
dealer's price if you ask.
Aftermarket brake pads are designed for a variety
of makes and models of cars instead of just your specific
model Camry. So problems like increased brake rotor
wear, deminished pad life, more brake dust covering
your wheel covers, brake squeeling in humid weather,
vehicle instability when braking on slick surfaces, cracking
of the pads, etc., may occur.
Paul Cherubini
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