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nodrogkam · 08-02-2007, 12:51 AM

Hey Kyle...anyway you can get me a price discount/hook-up on some Satisfied GranSport 6 Pads Front fitment for 1998 Toyota Camry XLE V6?

Thanks

kyle@tirerack · 08-02-2007, 07:10 AM

I appreciate the question but am unable to discount from advertised price. The pads are 57 dollars for the set and shipping should be roughly 7 dollars. Give me a call to discuss the details and availability. Thanks

nodrogkam · 08-02-2007, 10:04 AM

Thank you kyle, u'll be hearing from me later this month then.
just wondering...does tire rack pay on commission? Because if they do i would certainly rather order straight from you vs. ordering off the website since ur always so helpful on here.

kyle@tirerack · 08-02-2007, 01:05 PM

I'll get credit for the order if you contact me directly. If I'm not available and you order online, just reference ToyotaNation or Kyle. Either way I'll see the order and be able to follow up on it if there are any issues. Thanks

nodrogkam · 08-14-2007, 09:00 PM

Placed order online today during lunch. Would have called but line was busy...i did reference you.
I noticed they are special order, i'm in no rush to get them so long as i get them before Sept. 15th.
Thanks and take care.

kyle@tirerack · 08-18-2007, 03:01 PM

Thanks for your order.....I'll keep you posted on the status.

Urban-Warrior · 08-19-2007, 01:12 PM

Hey Kyle, how good are those aftermarket ceramic break pads you do for the Camry 07's? Will changing them over give me a significant change in performance or would you go along with changing the rotors that are crossdrilled and slotted in conjunction with your pads?

kyle@tirerack · 08-20-2007, 06:02 PM

The ceramics are nice in regards to noise and dust produced but won't have any dramatic change in stopping power. The slotted rotors will help reduce fade and keep the brakes cooler. Be careful with the drilled for they are more likely to crack or warp.

nodrogkam · 08-29-2007, 10:16 AM

Hey Kyle.

Wow i just checked on TR and it seems like those pads are really in high demand...or Satisfied just isnt making enough for you guys.

Just curious about what kind of info you have on your side about ETA - Still 1-2 weeks more to go?

kyle@tirerack · 08-29-2007, 12:04 PM

The pads are estimated to ship by the 30th and I should see by 9/6. I'll call you within the week as I receive confirmation of shipping. Thanks again.

nodrogkam · 08-29-2007, 11:44 PM

Thanks for the reply and no rush on the pads...the pads i have on my car are perfectly fine...but the company that sent me my rotors screwed up royally and i need to straighten them out...so if i get the pads around sept 16, im still good.

THanks for the great CS.

nodrogkam · 09-06-2007, 09:28 PM

Hi Kyle!

It's the 6th of september and just as you said...they've arrived. I just installed them and they seem to be working ok...They just need to be broken in, along with the rotor, and i'll bleed my brakes later.

I'm just curious about the pads though. Seemed like the pads had been open before and the shims installed for me. But the shims had no sticky backing, so i hope that's okay since all that was included in the box were 4 pads, 4 shims (already placed on the pad), and 1 package of lube w/instructions. My personal experience has been that i need to put the shims on myself and the shims had a sticky backing to keep them on the pad more securely (aside from the brackets on them). I'm sure its fine though.

Here are some photos. I hope that because my EBC Ultimax rotors were completely coated with black Zinc, that that layer doesnt negatively effect the pad.

Here are some photos.

From black

To silver, wherever the pad rubbed