I drive a three year old Acura TL and a lot of its 41000 miles is in traffic. How will I know when I need new brakes? I haven't heard any squealing yet, so I am assuming I am still good. Can I tell from looking at the brake pads how many more miles I have in them?
If I do need new brakes, will I need also to get rotors? I know from my previous car, a Saab 9-5 that every time I needed brakes, i also needed rotors.
In this day and age of internet pricing, will it make any sense for me to buy brake pads and rotors on line, and then bring them to a mechanic to do the labor?
My mechanical abilities and time are limited. I do change my own oil and filters, and rotate the tires myself, but don't have time to change brake pads myself. I understand a lot of handy people here probably do that themselves, but it is just not possible with my 60+ hour work week.
I appreciate in advance any helpful advice from my fellow BITOGers.
If I do need new brakes, will I need also to get rotors? I know from my previous car, a Saab 9-5 that every time I needed brakes, i also needed rotors.
In this day and age of internet pricing, will it make any sense for me to buy brake pads and rotors on line, and then bring them to a mechanic to do the labor?
My mechanical abilities and time are limited. I do change my own oil and filters, and rotate the tires myself, but don't have time to change brake pads myself. I understand a lot of handy people here probably do that themselves, but it is just not possible with my 60+ hour work week.
I appreciate in advance any helpful advice from my fellow BITOGers.