Wagner ThermoQuiet Brake Pads: Up to $30 Rebate with Purchase of Front/Back Brake Sets: Semi Metallic Disc Brake Pad Set $9 after $15 rebate & More
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Purchased from Amazon, pre filed on Wagners web, mailed a copy of what amazon spits out when you print form their site.
Received message :
Your rebate is valid and is scheduled for final...
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Yes, you did. We are done - it's pointless to continue the discussion if you won't even acknowledge that basic fact.
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That's a good question, thanks for asking. You are correct in your assumption that the crosshatching will wear off fairly quickly - and that is essentially the point. The crosshatching is...
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I work for Advance. Limited lifetime warranty does not mean replace for normal wear and tear.. Brakes are made to wear out. Metal against metal, something has to give. It is against manufacturer's...
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You guys need to get a room and leave this thread.
BACK ON TOPIC NOW...I got an email saying they recieved my rebate...in process now. Seems pretty quick!
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This may have already been discussed earlier in the thread, but combining the Thermoquiet Rebate AND using Advance Auto Parts discount codes with this link:
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No, the 40 years of training and experience makes me a mechanic, not the posting to SD. Just like your posts suggest that you've never worked on a car.
You are entitled to your opinion, but...
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I was looking to do the brakes on my honda s2000 and stumbeled accross this rebate for Wagner ceramic pads. My rears came out to $18 after rebate. Seems like a good deal to me, never used Wagners...
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Exactly. Your sample size is so small as to be statistically insignificant, and essentially meaningless. If you have only been doing this for 20 years and on only 10 cars, luck and statistics...
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when problem occurs.. if the damages actually happened, it's most likely due to the fact that whoever was working on the car didn't inspect/measure the rotors carefully
Spend some time on actual...
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safe and proper brake job does not equal to changing rotors/resurfacing rotors/changing out the calipers every time you service your brakes. ONLY IF NECESSARY
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That can be a good source of information, but the issue is that few DIYers have the training or knowledge to do it "right". That's why, as you have noted, so many DIYers don't seem to know that...
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$1200 for pads and rotors? That's hilarious. I balked at $600 for my Volvo and did them myself. $140 for parts cost.
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I just received the brake pads from Amazon. Amazon hasn't sent me Original Receipt or Packing List. How do I get packing list? Thanks.
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Yes, several of the parts stores as well as brake material manufacturers offer lifetime wear warranties on brake pads and shoes.
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Our forbidden-to-mention champion eats his own hat seasoned with brake dust :)
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Feels that stealership is like dentist, you go in, suffer a bit, then got told bigger problem...
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personal opinion. I would invest more towards right compound brake pads for your application
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So what does the brake pad compound selection have anything to do with rotor selection?
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A lot of you guys commenting here should read the links posted in post #136 above.
You might learn a lot there.
Here is one warped rotors myth:
The "Warped" Brake Disc and Other Myths of the...
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Heavy Duty???
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I ordered two pads through Advance Auto. Can I use my daughter's apartment address for second rebate? Rebate is valid for one/household.
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If anyone else was wondering if brake shoes qualify, my rebate for ThermoQuiet brake shoes has just been approved.
Update: $15 rebate deposited in my PayPal account on 4/23.
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They arrived today, put them on, stop just like my OEM pads. No squeaking or noise that I can hear, but my car is loud, so it could just subtly be there.
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You can easily print out the Amazon receipt by logging into your account and going to the Your Orders section at top right of page. Find the item you bought and on far left is link to INVOICE. Print...
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Lube up the slides and slap on some brake pads. The chance of a catastrophic failure is greater when you replace the rotors/ calipers/ brake pads all at once. (Air in lines, improper bearing loads,...
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They can and often do, but the wear patterns are different. As I said, the two most common causes of uneven pad wear are improper pad replacement and caliper issues. If the crosshatching is not...
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You are talking in cicles here..
You say
Okay, so a tapered rotor will cause the pad to wear unevenly.. I understand
I said if your old pads showed no signs of uneven wear, you can assume...
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RockAuto sent me the wrong pads. Imagine my surprise when I took off the wheel, removed the pads and realized they weren't the right size.
On the bright side, the VW stealership wasn't being...
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yea and so what? you think they'll listen to you now? you think they'll start resurfacing their rotors every time they change their brake pads? Most likely not. I inspect my rotors carefully for...
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Yes, as I said, the absence of uneven wear does not mean everything is fine, as you claim. It appears you misread my post.
Please cite a source for that claim. I have personally repaired...
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Anyone got rebate yet? No luck so far. Sent an inquiry 1 month ago. NO response.
This is what shows on Status page.
Check Status of Rebate
Below is the current status of your rebate...
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Repped... Thanks.... Does anyone know where I can find a good deal on tires for a 2010 Mazda 6... My dealership wants to ruin me by 900 bucks or so...
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I'd never buy pads without a lifetime wear-and-tear warranty, unless I was leasing or something.
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I am due for new pads, what is considered the best? Amazon seems to point to "Akebono". This would be for a 99 Camry. I believe its a front wheel drive, so only the front need pads?
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That's not correct - the lifetime warranty covers wear, read the terms and conditions. They used to call it "brakes for a lifetime" rather than just a lifetime warranty. For example, the only...
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This IS a "better" brand, Wagner is one of the top brands. Do you know why you are only getting 30K miles from your pads? Usually they last 50K or so for the Wagners unless they are abused.
It...
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When new rotors are purchased, they do come with cross hatching and THEN you "should" replace the pads because the old pads might not seat properly with the new rotors.
These are ceramic pads. If...
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I don't see anything in that article or on the site that says it was written by a mechanic. In any event, you quoted out of contex to try to make a point not made in that article. You left out the...
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