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How much does it cost to replace brake pads
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musclebrains
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That's very high for just pads. Whatever you do, don't delay it or you'll be into a major repair.
Exactly what Ceebs & Wodin said
A set of 2 brake pads for most vehicles is between $15-35.
I just checked JC Whitney, you can get a set of Titanium ti22 brake pads for $29.95
http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID=162901&BQ=jcw2
So figure $60 for the brake pads (tops) and 10-15 minutes to do the brake pads on each wheel.
So even if they are charging you a scandalous $80 for the pads, they want $220 for an hours labor??? Tell em to fuck themselves.
A set of 2 brake pads for most vehicles is between $15-35.
I just checked JC Whitney, you can get a set of Titanium ti22 brake pads for $29.95
http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID=162901&BQ=jcw2
So figure $60 for the brake pads (tops) and 10-15 minutes to do the brake pads on each wheel.
So even if they are charging you a scandalous $80 for the pads, they want $220 for an hours labor??? Tell em to fuck themselves.
The Whole F/N Show
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Just having pads replaced should cost about $100.
sermon_of_crockery
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Yep front brake pads (which are MUCH easier than the rear drums) are going to run you abour 90-100.
Where I used to work we charges a uniform $90/axle even though rears were much more of a bitch.
Also as a rule of thumb the rears wear out at half the rate of fronts or slower so you should only have to get your rears done every other time you get your fronts done.
Of course it's cheaper to do it yourself but not everyone knows a grease monkey.
Where I used to work we charges a uniform $90/axle even though rears were much more of a bitch.
Also as a rule of thumb the rears wear out at half the rate of fronts or slower so you should only have to get your rears done every other time you get your fronts done.
Of course it's cheaper to do it yourself but not everyone knows a grease monkey.
Lao Tzu
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Well, i went to get it checked today. I only need pads on my rear axle. Firestone wants $160 total for labor & parts. I have no idea how they came up with $70 for pads. Meineke will do it for $90-110 total. Pads are only about $40 a pair so i might try to get a mechanic friend to do them for me. If he can't i guess i'll go to meineke. Maybe they still have those penny gum machines.
TheProject
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beastboy said:
Did he do a good job for ya?
dude, idont know dick about break pads, but i changed mine. its really easy. I DID have to have someone show me how to do it the first time, but itll save you alot of money. Takes me an hour.
they cost me about 20 bux, but ive seen them for 9 dollars a pair on some cars, cheap im sure tho.
they cost me about 20 bux, but ive seen them for 9 dollars a pair on some cars, cheap im sure tho.
man you people need to learn why mechanics charge as much as they do. i am a mechanic and for a proper brake job you need to machine the rotors so the car wont pull or pulsate when braking. also most good oem pads cost 60-90 dollars. most of the aftermarket crap just squeals all the time when u break. they dont use as good of material as the saying goes you get what u pay for. a break job at my shop is like 150 1.8 hours for labor with machining rotors. rear brakes are harder then fronts 90% of the time. depending on the milage on a vehicle flushing your brake flood is a good idea to it wears out. brakes are not something to fuck with. not in a flaming way but when you drive a car with brakes taht fail you wil understand its not fun. anyhow just felt like ranting since everyone gives mechanics a bad name but some people need to stop and look at how hard some of the work we do is. 
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