V8 Brakes

[Brett Dikeman]

On Mon, 8 Oct 2001, lucas daye wrote:

> Mechanic just said I needed all new replacements for my front brakes....and
> my brake pad light JUST lit up two days ago. I am sure I have the UFO type
> of brakes on my V8, so I am sure I am in for a world of hurt. ZHe said
> calipers , rotors, etc., the whole ball of wax. Okay sports fans, does
> anyone know where I can get the hardware for a more "economical" price? Any
> suggestions, concerns, insight would be appreciated. Oh yeah, he said I
> needed a sterring rack also,,,sheesh. Thanks in advance, Lucas

Huh?  I can understand new pads and rotors if they're worn, but I don't
think I've ever heard of UFO calipers going bad.  Did he give a reason why
they need to be replaced?

Also, why the new rack?

Brett