標題: Any reliable bodyshop in Bellingham or Point Roberts [打印本頁] 作者: tofu 時間: 2009-12-4 18:09 標題: Any reliable bodyshop in Bellingham or Point Roberts
Any reliable bodyshop in Bellingham or Point Roberts?
Need to do some maintenance for my car, like change brake & balancing. Just wonder is it worth to go to the State to do it? Any recommend body shop? Thanks.作者: 毅字 時間: 2009-12-4 18:24
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are they call brakes & tires shop? or they have a specific name ar?
I know there are a lot of shops doing that, but just want to know is that any recommendation?
btw, what is the different between regular brake pad & ceramic pad ar?作者: Quest 時間: 2009-12-4 19:18
本帖最後由 Quest 於 2009-12-4 20:20 編輯
For auto mechanical work, why take it across the border and risk being screwed if there's dispute?
Can you just ping 字典仔 and find out if he can do something for you?
BTW: ceramic pads is different in formulation than, say regular "semi-metallic" or cheep organic pads.
Ceramic pads can handle higher load/heat with very low wear and dusting (compared to semi-metallic, which I personally considered to be technologically "out of date"). Organic pads are primarily used in situations where cheep and noise issues are of concern, also by sacrificing longevity and reliability(cannot sustain high heat/repeated heavy braking)作者: Catpiano 時間: 2009-12-4 19:44
if u can afford 15000 ceranic brake... u probably wont spend all the time to drive to US in order to save few bucks....作者: pkphilip 時間: 2009-12-4 22:28
I just buy the parts myself and have someone to do it...
Philip作者: tofu 時間: 2009-12-4 22:58
oh no, i am not buying a new brake, i just want to get the ceramic pad since it produces less dust. so the rim won't get dirty that fast.
but i am not sure is ceramic pad gives better or worst stopping distance?
I just read some reviews online, seems like "Friction Master" is a good brand, just wonder anyone heard about it?
you guys are right, maybe i should buy the pads and have some local guys to change it.
I have a stupid question, hope you guys won't mind to answer. it said "Friction Master Brake Pads/Shoes - Rear $37.99", do i need one package or two packages if i wants to change for both rear brakes.作者: chobit 時間: 2009-12-4 23:23
I don't think it's cheap in US for auto-car-works, since the labour rate his is pretty high. as for brake pad, it's important not only on the material, but the quality of the brake pads. Eg. some brake pads doesn't brake well until your brake warm up, some pads don't have the materials evenly spread, so less pad materials can make contact to the rotor (Disc brake), etc..!
My suggestion is either go for OEM pads, or do some research first..作者: shutterbug 時間: 2009-12-5 00:40
Don't need to head down to US la...doing brakes here isn't that expensive. You just need to find the right pads for your car. If you're just doing everyday driving, Raybestos or Bendix carry decent ceramic pads.
First, there is state tax in WA as well. Second, all the auto repair/maintain work done outside of Canada is subjected to tax when you cross border. If you don't report that and the customer catch you, they "could" take away your car "in theory".
If I were you, I don't think I will save much by going to the state for the job. If you find a cheap brake pad/disc from the state, just buy the parts and bring it back.
Friction master is just like OEM, not really a famous brand. One package of brake is good for the whole rear.作者: tofu 時間: 2009-12-5 01:31
thanks guys. will check local store for price and availability. probably will choose between raybestos & friction master. these two have more positive reviews.
can i have ceramic pad at the front(clean) and semi-metallic at the back(better performance) or the pads at front and back have to be match.作者: shutterbug 時間: 2009-12-7 16:07
80% of braking is done at the front so whatever you use for the back will not make a huge difference. You can use different material for front and rear no problem.作者: B2L2 時間: 2009-12-7 17:02
Running diff pads like what you mentioned above is not a problem.
However, I don't think the reason is not becos the rear does 20% of the brake, then you could change it to whatever. Changing material does change the brake bias (80%-20%). However, the change from material alone is very significant. So maybe end up with (78-22%).
Problem is if you have too much rear brake, the rear tires can lock up during braking (as the weight transfers forward) and makes the rear end of the car lighter. That's not good if you're in a corner and the tail is too happy. 作者: StirShitStick 時間: 2009-12-7 21:09
Unless your car is an exotic, has really expensive parts needs special attention, there is no real need to go to the states. The only thing I would go to the states for is to get R12 refrigerant in my classics. For brakes and general maintenance shop around town here.
