A mechanic visited AutoZone for a replacement set of brake pads for a 2002 Honda Civic and was upset when the worker sold him the wrong size. They gave me the wrong brake pads twice. Getting The Correct Brake Pads At Auto Parts RetailersThis isn’t the first time a mechanic has gone to the Internet with a story about getting the wrong brake pads at AutoZone. A Reddit user posted to r/Cartalk asking how to figure out which brake pads to purchase at AutoZone. If preferred, you can return online purchases via mail.