buying parts online?

[victor_t]

any places you can recommend for buying parts online in canada?

I want to change my front brakes (pads and rotors) on a 2007 2.0L

a local dealer quoted me 95.27 per rotor and 118.6 for pads
at local NAPA store the rotors are 84 each and the pads 87$ (unknown brands)
at autopartsway.ca or autopartsonlinecanada.com I can get akebono pro-act ceramic pads for 129 and pilenga rotors for around 70$ each. (and free shipping)

what do you think of these prices and brands? can I get better elsewhere?

I am not going to the track or driving aggressively, this is exclusively for normal street driving. I would like to eliminate the brake dust as well (would the akebono pads be better for dust?)

[S.F.W.]

Have you checked with some of our sponsors? Have a look here:http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=30980
Prices look better than what you are being quotes.

[Hives]

Sponsors! I heard the one they are carrying is pretty good

[victor_t]

I saw that thread already but I have a few issues...

I live in montreal, not toronto. I need to be able to pay for a credit card and have the stuff shipped to me. From the thread I see the shipping would be another 50 $

I have no problem with the rotors, but am not sure about the pads. What are semi-metallic pads, as opposed to ceramic? what are the mazda OEM pads made of?

[slidxe]

send turboeight a pm

[06Touring3]

shop around and buy the deal that you feel most comfortable with. If it's not with a sponsor then so be it.

[btown-mazda]

not too familiar with those brands but if you want something reputable ie. Rotora and Hawk pads check out therpmstore.com. These might be alittle pricey but well worth it