Good Site for Brake Parts?

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I need to change the Front Brake Pads and Rotors on my 2001 Silhouette Van.



I don't want Performance Level, but I don't want Cheapo either.



What are some good websites to check out?



Also, on average what price range am I looking at? $100-$150?
 
I've bought some brake parts from The Tire Rack before so I'll vouch for them. They're a good company to deal with, although email communications should be improved. Apparently for my model year, there were 2 different type of pads used and I was sent the wrong one. Their CS talked with their techs and I emailed them a photo of what I was talking about, and they sent me the right part. I wish they had sent it via priority but I was pleased that they helped.



I'd grade them at a B+ and I'd buy from them again.
 
Thanks for the responses. This is the first time I'll be doing the job myself. Doesn't seem to hard.



Obviously with the brake pads, I have to make the decision between ceramic and semi-metallic, etc. But is there something i need to consider (besides price) for the rotors? Is this an item where all of them work fine, it's just how much you want to spend on exotic materials, workmanship, etc?
 
If this is your first time, a suggestion I recommend is renting the brake tool kit from AutoZone. It's free to rent, you just have to put a $40 deposit on a credit card and they return that when you give it back. There are cheap tools that you can buy for $10-$15 but I wouldn't waste money on it when you can rent for free, plus these work much better.



The main reason why you need it is because pushing in the rear piston to open up your calipers requires a special tool. The front calipers you can get by by using c-clamps, but not on the rear.
 
I have had good service from both Rock Auto and Tire Rack. I bought Akebono from Tire Rack (pretty good pads, not a bad price), and my last pads were Axxis for my G35. Rock Auto turnaround time is one of the fastest I had ever seen from an internet order!
 
I've never ordered from Rock Auto, but I notice that they have some of the best prices on the internet for car parts, sometimes WAY cheaper than anyone else.
 
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