So, I picked up a new set of pads.
I was just going to simply "pad slap" the thing and call it a day. Now that I am reading more about this, it seems you either need to get new rotors or at least have them turned. Not everyone shares this opinion, but I just wanted to get a feel of what everyone else thought.

I am trying to get this done this after noon. Any insight would be great.

 

revised

 

You have plenty of time if the pads just started to squeak...at least a thousand miles. Don't stress on changing them this week, but maybe consider changing them this month. :D

 

as far as the brake light coming on..... the car has no way of knowing how far the pads have gone, and it cant be preset like an oil change. the problem is people have different patterns, some ride their brakes others dont use them.

 

i wouldn't use the brake light method

if you do, then you won't have any brakes, you'd have too e-brake it then!!!

had that happen too me once... pretty scarry

 

yea, I figured the brake light would just tell you what you already know.
Picked up a set of pads today. Just need to find some time to put them in.
Thanks.