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Old 10-18-2009, 11:43 AM   #11 (permalink)
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My Father just got a set of brake pads for Granny (I gave her to him) with a lifetime warranty... they said that they will not replace worn out pads under warranty anymore, unless they've come apart. We took the pads back when he told me that, then we went to the junkyard and pulled pads off other cars. Every pad we pulled was at least 90% fresh by measurement. They'll reseat to his rotors quickly.

In fact, I've done this so many times, I don't think I'm even going to buy pads anymore from retailers. I'll just keep pulling them from the junkyard for every car I come across that needs them, and pull 2-3 extra sets just in case.


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Old 10-18-2009, 06:23 PM   #12 (permalink)
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If they try that on me I'll be sure they come apart if I have to take them apart myself. I paid for a lifetime warranty and it didn't say anything about the parts have to come apart. It says they are under warranty as long as you own the car.
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Old 10-18-2009, 09:16 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I thought about it more, and premature wear is covered as well... who's to say what's premature?
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Old 11-06-2009, 10:06 PM   #14 (permalink)
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