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04-13-2011, 08:17 AM
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Brake pad kit
Is Van's the best place to buy a set of brake pads? If not, where do you buy?
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Chad Jensen
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04-13-2011, 08:55 AM
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Brake pad kit
I bought 8 Rapco pads w/rivets from AeroParts & Supply, Dallas TX for $44 plus $5.20 USPS shipping. Email is apssales@tx.twcbc.com, phone is 214-337-3328. Be sure and ask for USPS shipping, otherwise UPS shipping is $11.50. Dan |
04-13-2011, 09:42 AM
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Good deal! Thanks Dan! 
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Chad Jensen
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04-13-2011, 10:07 AM
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Just placed an order with them...just FYI, they don't carry these on the shelf any more, and they are drop shipped from Rapco. UPS Ground is the only method they ship with, so it's a bit higher on shipping, but still a better buy.
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Chad Jensen
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04-13-2011, 10:12 AM
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I have always found that ACS is within a dollar or two (plus or minus) of the best price I can find - and shipping always seems to be a lillte cheaper for some reason - faster as well. (And unfortunately, if I order from within Texas, there is that sales tax thing...)
Paul
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04-13-2011, 10:17 AM
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Yeah, I checked ACS, and they are $6.50/pad (plus rivets) or $41.75 for a 4 pack kit plus shipping. Van's has 4 pack kit for $32...AP&S was best at $44 for 8 with rivets.
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Chad Jensen
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04-13-2011, 11:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cjensen
Yeah, I checked ACS, and they are $6.50/pad (plus rivets) or $41.75 for a 4 pack kit plus shipping. Van's has 4 pack kit for $32...AP&S was best at $44 for 8 with rivets.
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The last time I ordered a couple sets of 4 + rivets from Acft Spruce it was under $25 a set, 24.50 I think.
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04-13-2011, 11:51 AM
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I am sitting here looking at a kit from Van's. Here is the exact same thing at ACS : http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...s/06-00571.php
$29.50 plus shipping.
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04-13-2011, 12:22 PM
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brake rotors
On that same subject. We are going to do our tires and brakes this weekend on the new 7a. With no aircraft brake experience of my own, what is the story with the rotors? How long do they last? Anything else to check other than the bearings?
Thanks
Bill
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04-13-2011, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by AltonD
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Better than Van's price...AP&S still seems to be in the lead with the Rapco sets though. 
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Chad Jensen
Astronics AES, Vertical Power
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