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it's only got 32k on it and the brake pads are shot
there have been lots of comments on pads,,do search or buy good quality. ez job they say.
ive not done it yet
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Welcome and Congrats on the new 08 H3 Alpha! I have had 3 of the 08 H3 Alphas so as you can tell I'm kind of partial to that year.
As far as the brakes, I replaced mine with the OEM pads due to the life expectancy of the OEM pads (45-60K in most cases). It is an easy job with simple tools and there is a write-up on it here. As Tom said I would check the rotors to see if they need to be turned. They shouldn't but if there are deep grooves in them have them turned at your local auto parts store. It's more complicated to R&R the rotors.
As far as the brakes, I replaced mine with the OEM pads due to the life expectancy of the OEM pads (45-60K in most cases). It is an easy job with simple tools and there is a write-up on it here. As Tom said I would check the rotors to see if they need to be turned. They shouldn't but if there are deep grooves in them have them turned at your local auto parts store. It's more complicated to R&R the rotors.