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Bogatyr
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Wow,
The RAV now has 107k on the clock and the braking performance was never great. So, when the brakes started squeaking I decided it was time to swap them out. Since the rotors were original, I changed them out too...
I ordered the parts from the Tire Rack as they were cheaper than any local place could sell them to me for...I went with the brembo rotors (only option) and the Akebono ceramic pads.
I soaked everything in PBBlaster a few days prior to swapping out the parts and everything came out easily on Saturday morning...sweet...this was one of the easier brake jobs I've done. I didn't notice a great increase in braking power, but it's my wife who mostly drives this car. When she got in it, she was impressed by how much tighter the brakes felt...so that's good.
So in summation, if you're on the post about swapping out your brakes yourself...do it...the RAV is pretty easy to work on...
Bogatyr
The RAV now has 107k on the clock and the braking performance was never great. So, when the brakes started squeaking I decided it was time to swap them out. Since the rotors were original, I changed them out too...
I ordered the parts from the Tire Rack as they were cheaper than any local place could sell them to me for...I went with the brembo rotors (only option) and the Akebono ceramic pads.
I soaked everything in PBBlaster a few days prior to swapping out the parts and everything came out easily on Saturday morning...sweet...this was one of the easier brake jobs I've done. I didn't notice a great increase in braking power, but it's my wife who mostly drives this car. When she got in it, she was impressed by how much tighter the brakes felt...so that's good.
So in summation, if you're on the post about swapping out your brakes yourself...do it...the RAV is pretty easy to work on...
Bogatyr