brakes, tires, and "Suspension sources - '83 UrQ"

[tihol tiholov]

>their tech noticed almost gone left rear brake pads, while the right had 30% left. *they recommended that i get them all done including new calipers. *i held off, waiting to see what the list says. *

The list sez: "Listen to them but don't trust them!" 

>he said that the calipers are part of their regular service

Yeah, sure, and you pay more labor.  Funny he didn't mention rotors

> ... i should do them because there is something wrong
that caused this set of pads to wear too fast.

Nothing's wrong as long as the calipers slide/float on the guide pins - best take them off, clean them, grease them and put nice whole little boots on attached at both sides - on guide pin and carrier bracket. 

>... but can't i just put new pads in 

Of course you can.  Need to retract the pistons, though.  

>(oh, and what is a good pad to use??) 

Many opinions here - avoid Raybestos ;o)