thanks guys. put the new pads on today. these cars are sure easy to work on the brakes. it took me about an hour and was no problem.
best advice: put a new pad in then pry the other used one over off the rotor.
drove to Staples for a test drive and they worked without grinding, lights on on the dash, etc.
r

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