|
#1
03-28-2006, 06:51 PM
Hummer Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Mi.
Posts: 171
How many miles did you get out of the first set of pads? Any suggestions for aftermarket pads, or does it really matter? I haven't even had my first oil change yet, but i seem to go through breaks like their goin out of style so i'm just preparing myself to do them often.
#2
04-07-2006, 12:59 PM
Hummer Guru
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 6,358
Quote:
Originally posted by Idaho-Hummer:
just checked autozone dot com $24.99 for the front pads and no prices yet for the rear brake pads.
that's much better.
That's more like it. The prices I posted were MSRP on AllDiscountParts.com and their price was lower but still over $100 front or rear.
__________________
I don't care about the "Jeep thing" 
as long as my mail is on time!!!
Slate Blue H3 Adventure w/sunroof, Monsoon/NAV, DVD and marker lights
#3
03-28-2006, 10:45 PM
Hummer Guru
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Idaho
Posts: 4,744
From my experience with ceramics, they do not grip as well as standard or Kevlar. I did the switch to ceramic due to the brake dust. It is light gray, and dust less than standard pads. Can't have dirty rims on a Vette, it is unpatriotic.
__________________
Black Sheep Hummer Squadron
(ME TOO)
#4
04-07-2006, 08:47 PM
Hummer Guru
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In a FREE U.S.A. where Marxism, Socialism & Communism is not allowed !
Posts: 5,485
Don't know bout the brake job but got a ...
RYD
__________________
REMEMBER
History, be it in 1 Year, 10 Years, a Hundred Years or One Thousand, will show that those people who voted for John McCain in the United States Presidental Election of 2008 were true patriots...
#5
04-07-2006, 07:55 PM
Hummer Guru
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 6,358
Quote:
Originally posted by Steve-SanJose-H3:
I know some of the owners have high mileage on their H3's.
We did a survey back this summer of who had the most miles and it was Hurf then HummerJim. Wonder who it would be now.
__________________
I don't care about the "Jeep thing" as long as my mail is on time!!!
Slate Blue H3 Adventure w/sunroof, Monsoon/NAV, DVD and marker lights
#6
04-01-2006, 01:10 PM
Hummer Guru
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,980
Thread title - at first I thought something about "taking a break at work" (Brake).
__________________
Black Sheep Hummer Squadron
#7
03-28-2006, 09:24 PM
Posts: n/a
Any feedback on brake pad life on the H3's (at what mileage do they need replacement)? Or are they too new to have much history.
Seems like the H3 was fitted with substantial brakes.
S.
#8
04-07-2006, 11:49 AM
Hummer Guru
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 6,358
I just checked the prices for the pads...OMG!!
Front Pads MSRP: $165.65
Rear Pads MSRP: $152.54
__________________
I don't care about the "Jeep thing" as long as my mail is on time!!!
Slate Blue H3 Adventure w/sunroof, Monsoon/NAV, DVD and marker lights
#9
03-30-2006, 04:03 AM
Hummer Authority
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,251
Just A little hint when buying from the dealer, walk in and ask for the parts you need and use the name of A local repair shop and tell them you want to just pay for them not on account, now they just gave you them for cost plus 10% and not full retail. Makes A big difference on some parts.
__________________
1987 Jeep YJ 403hp sbc 653hp on NOS
1998 Chev Z71
2007 Chev Trailblazer SS
#11
04-07-2006, 07:49 PM
Posts: n/a
And the good news is
(based on the population of "normal" H3 owners on this forum), nobody has replaced pads yet. I know some of the owners have high mileage on their H3's.
S.
#12
04-07-2006, 07:30 PM
Hummer Guru
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: fort salonga ny
Posts: 3,789
Quote:
Originally posted by wannabeH3:
i doubt you will have to replace pads till sometime around 50-75k miles with normal driving
Who the hell around here is normal 
__________________
H3 gray adventure,brushguard,hood handles,sunroof,steps,crossbows,smokers package,window/sunroof visor,Airbrushed spare tire cover,mudflaps,K&N filter,SS Hummer insert,Hummer rubber mats,cargo rubber mat + shade,12 volt airhorn,eclipse nav/dvd/rear camera/mini remote,autostart,12 volt fridge,high beam garage remote,underhood air compressor, taillight bezels ,clinometer ,trailer brake and hitch.
#13
03-29-2006, 10:30 AM
Hummer Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Mi.
Posts: 171
thanks for the info Fstop. I'll call the dealer/parts dept. today and see what the price is for OEM and let ya'll know. But, i've never been too keen on paying dealer prices as they are typically jacked to rediculous numbers. Is there an aftermarket brand i could get from a local auto store(autozone?) that would be comparable? I'd like to do the breaks myself as that is one of the last maint. jobs you can tackle yourself without having to take it in. I think it is anyway. Is there anything "super secret special"
about Hummer breaks?
#14
03-28-2006, 09:08 PM
Hummer Guru
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Idaho
Posts: 4,744
Not to plug GM, but their replacement pads are usually pretty darn good. Last brake job I did was on my Vette, but that was to add ceramic pads, something I would not recommend for this vehicle.
__________________
Black Sheep Hummer Squadron
(ME TOO)
#15
04-01-2006, 12:03 PM
Hummer Authority
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Deepest Darkest Depths of........
Posts: 1,684
Can't use mileage as a guage. Highway driving = no stopping. City = lots of stopping. Someone who only drives highway will have more miles than city driver.
__________________
2006 H2 w/6 inch lift.
2001 F-350 w/10 inch lift
2013 Jeep Wrangler w/6 inch lift
2013 Victory Cross Country
2006 Suzuki Hayabusa
#16
03-30-2006, 08:54 AM
Hummer Guru
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Idaho
Posts: 4,744
One of the best ways to purchaase GM parts is go to GM Parts Direct, and purchase online.
Typical disc brakes; two piston slider front, one piston slider rear; two pads each corner. Nothing new or exciting; like on the new ZO6 (which has six pads per corner front, four pads per corner rear , and when slammed, feels like hitting a brick wall).
__________________
Black Sheep Hummer Squadron
(ME TOO)
#17
04-01-2006, 11:11 PM
Hummer Guru
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Idaho
Posts: 4,744
Quote:
Originally posted by humdoug:
I believe the original question was how many miles until the brake pads need changed.
Actually, it was two questions. The second question on the pads has been answered. The first question is being debated, but I will go with the statement about not using mileage due to variations in driving conditions and style.
__________________
Black Sheep Hummer Squadron
(ME TOO)
#18
04-07-2006, 03:42 PM
Posts: n/a
Original question still stands. Has anybody had to replace brake pads on their H3 yet? If so, at what mileage, under what type of driving conditions?
S.
#20
04-07-2006, 11:05 PM
Hummer Professional
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Out in the windy oil field
Posts: 358
And the mileage on my girl is...........Sh(insert an "I" here)t she still at the factory.
__________________
H3 / Superior Blue / Black Leather / Lux / Off-road / Sunroof / Tow-package / OEM rock rails / Aries Brushguard and Nerf bars (modified) / Husky mud flaps / 2.5 turns / Rino GPS dashmount
«
Previous Thread
|
Next Thread
»
Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Display Modes
Posting Rules
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 06:12 AM.
Hybrid Mode