Bay Area - source for brake pads and fluid

[Vadim Dubinsky <dubinsky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jay wants a Bay Area local source for brake pads and fluid...

Jay,

I remember asking for the same information about half a year ago.  I saved
and compiled all of the answers.  Here you go:

- - Dinan in Mountain View www.dinanbmw.com  I know they can put SB in your
  car, but don't know if they'll simply sell it to you.

- - Frey Racing in Mountain View www.freyracing.com  doesn't carry SB,
  carries Motul instead.

- - Gottelli (sp?) Speed Shop in S.S.F. (650) 589-8616  no SB, carries some
  type of silicone-based DOT 5 fluid instead.  I think you want to stay
away from this.

- - German Auto Salvage in Berkeley (510)525-6000 carries SB.

- - New Dimensions, a VW shop, in Santa Clara carries SB.

- - Wolf Sport in Berkeley www.wolfsport.com 510.525.0157  may carry SB.

- - Roger Kraus racing in Castro Valley (510-582-5031)

- - I/O Port Racing Supplies in Lafayette (800-949-5712)

- - JAM'n Motorsports in Campbell (408-378-8879)

- - Double 02 Salvage in Hayward (510)782-2002 has SB.

- - A&E in Campbell (408)866-0606.

- - Automotion www.automotion.com, P-car aftermarket store in Sunnyvale
  carries SB.

BTW, I think Eurasian (ad in Roundel) has the best price on SB, if you buy
3 liters or more.  I ordered 4 liters (2 blue and 2 orange).

I haven't needed a set of pads yet, but when I do, I'll probably go with
Performance Friction Z-rated from www.hms-motorsport.com at $115.28/107.30
(front/rear last time checked), unless I find some other source or get
different advice.

- - Vadim

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