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Old 11-12-2009, 06:57 PM   #1
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Hi Guys and Gals,

Can anyone recommend a good brake shop in the Bay Area, preferably in the south bay? Thanks!
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Old 11-13-2009, 04:16 AM   #2
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For what? Regular car or Corvette?

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Old 11-14-2009, 10:04 AM   #3
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Hi Guys and Gals,

Can anyone recommend a good brake shop in the Bay Area, preferably in the south bay? Thanks!
you can do it yourself and save about $200+ its not hard at all
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Old 11-14-2009, 10:54 AM   #4
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We can do it at TPS Motorsports. We're located in Campbell, CA. We just signed on Friday as a Supporting Vendor Friday so we'll be posting up some specials very soon,


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Old 11-14-2009, 01:57 PM   #5
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The best brake shop is your garage with a set of good tools (you can buy the set of good tools with the money you will save by doing it yourself).
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Not everyone wants to spin wrenches though... which is why I opened my shop up here in the far N. (an hour above Napa)

Just make sure whom ever you select does it right. Even the local stealer here doesn't replace the caliper mounting bolts as specified in the factory service manuals... I just don't understand cutting corners on $20 worth of parts when it comes to your brakes!!
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Old 11-16-2009, 03:39 AM   #7
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I don't think I'm good enough to tackle replacement of rotors. I also want to get my brakes flushed, SS lines installed, Rotors resurfaced, and new pads installed. This is all for my C6. Unfortunately I just don't have the time or the expertise to do it myself.


Anyone recommend any good brake shops in the area that'll do all that I'm looking for?
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Old 11-16-2009, 05:41 AM   #8
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I don't think I'm good enough to tackle replacement of rotors. I also want to get my brakes flushed, SS lines installed, Rotors resurfaced, and new pads installed. This is all for my C6. Unfortunately I just don't have the time or the expertise to do it myself.


Anyone recommend any good brake shops in the area that'll do all that I'm looking for?
Contact Valaya Automotive and speak with Ted May, owner. They can provide excellent track-worthy work on your vehicle and advise you properly regarding replacement of brake components. Their shop is located directly behind the Shark/HP Arena. Good luck...

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