My brakes are squealing and i probably need to replace the pads. How much will this cost on a 1999 Ford Ranger? I have heard a ballpark is about $300 total for 2 axles. Does anyone know?
Unless you walked in there in a miniskirt, chewing gum, twirling your hair, and generally giving the impression you want to get shafted, there's no reason they should charge you that much.
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.
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.