This blog is mostly to keep track of the hardware I need to change the brakes in a 2007 Chevy Cobalt.
Total price will be about $215 before the $5-10 in lubricant and cleaners so about $225. (as of March 2024). Some other things you may need are caliper replacement bolts and boots depending on condition of the current ones. Including links for new (refurbished) calipers. We can also just focus on the front brakes and do back ones later.
Parts
Front Brakes (about $115-$120) (FULL)
For front brakes, we’ll need 4 brake pads, and the brake rotors
https://a.co/d/8zbRinS – ($73) – This brake kit contains the brake pads and brake rotors
- Brakes Kit Includes: 2x Front Disc Brake Rotors + 2x Front Ceramic Brake Pads
https://a.co/d/9kPduv1 – $25 – Calipers (you may need 2x of these)
https://a.co/d/eorZYwG – $10 – Caliper Pins (you may need 2x of these)
https://a.co/d/gwm66PA – $7 – Caliper Boots
Front Brakes (Just the pads)
If we’re just doing the pads, this is a $30-$40 job
Rear Brakes ($150)
For rear brakes, we”ll need brake drums and some new hardware
https://a.co/d/8vdG0S7 – ($100) – Brake Drum & Shoe Rear Kit Set
- Kit Includes: (1) Rear Brake Shoe Set; (2) Rear Brake Drums
https://a.co/d/iqkMaNQ – ($42) – Brake Hardware
Extra Parts
Brake Parts Cleaner – $5.50 – Advanced Auto Parts
Brake Lubricant – $2 – Advanced Auto Parts (High Temperature Brake Lubricant)
https://a.co/d/7Hlwv6P – $11 – Brake Lubricant (More than the previous example)
https://a.co/d/fQsZEpI – $10 – Red Thread Locker for Caliper bolts
Tutorial Videos
Front Brakes
Rear Brakes
This should be everything!