2003 Toyota Camry How to find a shop to fix the brakes?

Tiny
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  • 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 45,000 MILES
I received a message from the dealer's service department that my car's rotors (front and rear) are rusted and only 10% left on my front and rear pads.
I have read on Internet that only original manufacturer or reputable maker's break parts can be used to repair Toyotar's breaks. The price tag from the dealer is exactly double of what the famous car shop offers. I would go with Meineke (that's the shop) but they told me that they will use their ceramic brakes. I love my Toyota and breaks are very important in my situation (I have children). Is Meineke with its parts reputable and I can trust them? And how much (at least ballpark) does it cost to fix those rusted rotors? Thanks ahead
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 AT 4:28 PM

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Tiny
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You can buy your own pads and rotors yourself and take them to any mechanic. They will not gaurantee the parts or labor, but on this you should not need them to. Go to advanced and buy your parts, then take them to any installer like midas. Even a no name mech. I found the rotors online for $45 a piece and pad set for around $50 you can check them out
or just buy them from advanced. PS how does the dealers service department know the condition of your rotors and oads?
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Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 AT 4:43 PM
Tiny
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45K on miles is time for new pads. Rotors dont ussually get rusty because the rust comes off with breaking and rotors can ussually be turned once before needing replaced. The guys at advanced should be happy to take a look at them for you (but only if you have rims and they can see them without removing the tires!) Getting new rotors is not a bad thing and advanced should have good pricing
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Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 AT 4:46 PM
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I went to the dealer for oil change and rotate tires
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Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 AT 9:51 PM

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