An update to the brake job.
In Sept 2012, I bough
ACDelco Front and Rear OEM pads (from DelcoLine) and
Rear rotors. In May 2013, Chandler (my local shop) 'conservatively' turned the front rotors and installed pads. The braking vibration was gone.. however where driving around Los Angeles County, especially to and from the office, those pads would CLANK loudly (not a rattle.. a CLANK) over bumps and joints in the road.
It was embarrassing!!
Taking it back to Chandler a couple weeks ago.. they put
CarQuest pads from 3M in the front. The brakes seem nice and quiet with no vibration!! and they will stand behind the job.
The good news is.. my buddy at DelcoLine agreed to 'take back' the OEM pads that Chandler labeled as 'Defective' for a full refund toward other parts. So I bought new plug wires, fuel cap, PCV valve kit and air filter. He also agreed to take back the unused Rear pads for a full refund.
Happy Camper!!
-Ed
p.s. the rear brakes are still ok.. but rust is getting to them..