Front brake pad shims..where can i find them? and do i need new rotors?

[desimunda]

just replaced the front pads on the corolla. the shims were very rusted out. inner shims rusted a lot more than the outer shims. I have tried stores in canada, only canadian tire can order them.

i live pretty close to the border what about stores in the states? i know of AUTOZONE where else should i check?

another question when i replaced the front pads. the right inner pad had deep set of groves at the edges..does this mean i need new rotors?

[KimMG]

Rotors should be resurfaced if they are thick enough or replaced. Have you tried your local Toyota dealer for the shims. In the States, some dealers have similar prices for parts as parts store chains. Most auto parts store chains have websites so you can check availability. Try looking the yellow pages for the names of the chain stores. Some names of stores that come to mind are; Autozone, Kragen, Shuck's, Checker, Pep Boys, Napa.

[desimunda]

Originally Posted by KimMG

Rotors should be resurfaced if they are thick enough or replaced. Have you tried your local Toyota dealer for the shims. In the States, some dealers have similar prices for parts as parts store chains. Most auto parts store chains have websites so you can check availability. Try looking the yellow pages for the names of the chain stores. Some names of stores that come to mind are; Autozone, Kragen, Shuck's, Checker, Pep Boys, Napa.

thanks i will check these other stores out.

i called autozone they said they have a 'hardware' kit for front brakes...might be in there but i'd have to go into the store to see.

[KimMG]

Check out the price for new rotors at the same time, maybe cheaper than having them resurfaced.

[desimunda]

Originally Posted by KimMG

Check out the price for new rotors at the same time, maybe cheaper than having them resurfaced.

VALUCRAFT Rotors are $17.99 a piece at autozone. might just go with these..cheapest are $35 in canada! and to get them turned here is $30 a rotor...so i'll just get newones.

when i check out the hardware kit perhaps tomorrow i'll post here if they include the shims..

[desimunda]

Originally Posted by desimunda

VALUCRAFT Rotors are $17.99 a piece at autozone. might just go with these..cheapest are $35 in canada! and to get them turned here is $30 a rotor...so i'll just get newones.

when i check out the hardware kit perhaps tomorrow i'll post here if they include the shims..

got the new rotors. the kit does not include shims. the guy said it would come with the pads....did not come with the pads i bought from canada....ordered the shims here in canada....$11. i'll probably just leave the old clips