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02-20-2009, 03:27 PM
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Where to get brake pads replaced in Houston
Called the dealer about fell out of my chair at their cost to replace pads and sensors. Looking for an independent shop. Any suggestions? Light is on need to do something soon.
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02-20-2009, 04:19 PM
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Re: Where to get brake pads replaced in Houston
Check these independant shops out. I just looked them up on the internet. I don't know anything about them, but worth a try. If you were here in San Antonio, I have a couple really good, honest Porsche garages (Jones Autowerks, Alamo Sports Cars, and Eurocar).
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02-21-2009, 11:49 AM
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Re: Where to get brake pads replaced in Houston
I've used Sam over at Protechnik on several occasions - very good work and priced right. Their new location is on 9848 Hwy.59 South at Bissonet (281-879-8861). Highly recommend.
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03-25-2009, 07:18 PM
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Re: Where to get brake pads replaced in Houston
Originally Posted by Hooper
Called the dealer about fell out of my chair at their cost to replace pads and sensors. Looking for an independent shop. Any suggestions? Light is on need to do something soon.
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Oh man.... changing pads is a piece of cake. Takes longer to jack up the car and remove the wheels than to change out the pads.
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03-25-2009, 07:27 PM
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Re: Where to get brake pads replaced in Houston
Yea, it's super easy. Talk to Craig at Rennstore...he da man!
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03-25-2009, 08:20 PM
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Re: Where to get brake pads replaced in Houston
Sam at Protechnik - first rate...
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03-26-2009, 10:57 AM
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Re: Where to get brake pads replaced in Houston
Originally Posted by Hooper
Called the dealer about fell out of my chair at their cost to replace pads and sensors. Looking for an independent shop. Any suggestions? Light is on need to do something soon.
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Hooper. Seriously. Changing them is fun. ESPECIALLY if you are NOT a DIY guy.
I will offer personal live phone tech support. 
There are great pics and step-by-step articles here, also.
DO IT!
The reaction you get from people is priceless. "You changed the brakes on your Porsche?" They act like you built a cold fusion reactor in your garage.
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03-26-2009, 11:49 AM
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Re: Where to get brake pads replaced in Houston
Sam,over at Pro Technik is doing work for me as I type this
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03-26-2009, 04:53 PM
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Re: Where to get brake pads replaced in Houston
Originally Posted by DaveN007
Hooper. Seriously. Changing them is fun. ESPECIALLY if you are NOT a DIY guy.
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Just can't get enough of this video - pic worth 1K words...
YouTube - Brake Pad Change
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03-26-2009, 05:54 PM
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Re: Where to get brake pads replaced in Houston
Originally Posted by facelvega
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Haha. I've never changed brake pads before, but that vid makes me WANT to!
Now I can't wait for my brakes need replacing!
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03-26-2009, 05:55 PM
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Re: Where to get brake pads replaced in Houston
Originally Posted by facelvega
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What an awesome video!
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03-26-2009, 05:56 PM
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Re: Where to get brake pads replaced in Houston
Originally Posted by Hooper
Called the dealer about fell out of my chair at their cost to replace pads and sensors. Looking for an independent shop. Any suggestions? Light is on need to do something soon.
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Just curious - what did the dealer want to do the job?
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04-16-2009, 06:00 PM
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Re: Where to get brake pads replaced in Houston
Dealer usually charges around $800. Definitely worth doing it yourself. It won't take you more than 30minutes for all 4 tires.
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