Mechanic work, is the est. Good?
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
From: Santa Cruz, CA, United States of Shit
Mechanic work, is the est. Good?
replacing rear traling arm bushings, left and right. new rear brake pads, performance header (oem is cracked bad around the sensor and he thinks it will break more taking it out and oem isnt much cheaper), $1520?
or
and why
or
and why
I am a (Trial User) Army
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,258
Likes: 2
From: no en den
Re: Mechanic work, is the est. Good? (Lee_Delso)
That's a ripoff.
Header you can do, brakes you can do.
The bushings you'll need to get pressed out to be replaced. $50 tops for that.
Header you can do, brakes you can do.
The bushings you'll need to get pressed out to be replaced. $50 tops for that.
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,397
Likes: 0
From: JERSEY, USA
Re: Mechanic work, is the est. Good? (Lee_Delso)
the bushings will be difficult and unless you know much about suspension i would take it in for that. but for the other stuff i would do it yourself, but that does sound much just for the labor.
yeh the shop around here charges 50 bucks per side for the lca bushings.
yeh the shop around here charges 50 bucks per side for the lca bushings.
I am a (Trial User) Army
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,258
Likes: 2
From: no en den
Re: Mechanic work, is the est. Good? (PLANBmotorsports)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PLANBmotorsports »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get some tools, grab a beer or 3, and spend a day w/ your car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
God that's almost sig worthy.
God that's almost sig worthy.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
From: Santa Cruz, CA, United States of Shit
Re: Mechanic work, is the est. Good? (litterbox)
i may not have specified correctly that its the radius mount on the lca.. does that make a difference? i think im ordering a header and i can put that on myself, anyone have links for brakes at good prices and how tos? do i need to bleed for pads?
what kind of tools do i need, i have access to most simple hand tools.... no power.
what kind of tools do i need, i have access to most simple hand tools.... no power.
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,712
Likes: 1
From: Orange, CA, USA
Re: Mechanic work, is the est. Good? (litterbox)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by litterbox »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
God that's almost sig worthy. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Go for it man, I have a few going around. Goodluck on the car
God that's almost sig worthy.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Go for it man, I have a few going around. Goodluck on the car
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
From: Santa Cruz, CA, United States of Shit
Re: Mechanic work, is the est. Good? (SantaCruz92Si)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SantaCruz92Si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i may not have specified correctly that its the radius mount on the lca.. does that make a difference? i think im ordering a header and i can put that on myself, anyone have links for brakes at good prices and how tos? do i need to bleed for pads?
what kind of tools do i need, i have access to most simple hand tools.... no power.</TD></TR></TABLE>
any more help, im going to do the header, is 269 plus shippinng good for a cermic coated 4-2-1 or 4-1 header? better prices somewhere else let me know
also a good place online to order brakes, good prices please
what kind of tools do i need, i have access to most simple hand tools.... no power.</TD></TR></TABLE>
any more help, im going to do the header, is 269 plus shippinng good for a cermic coated 4-2-1 or 4-1 header? better prices somewhere else let me know
also a good place online to order brakes, good prices please
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Re: Mechanic work, is the est. Good? (SantaCruz92Si)
i just get the oem brake pads myself. and i do everything on my car with hand tools. a little elbow grease is all you need, and trying not to bang your hand into the car when that bolt comes loose.
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
From: Santa Cruz, CA, United States of Shit
Re: Mechanic work, is the est. Good? (medside)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by medside »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just get the oem brake pads myself. and i do everything on my car with hand tools. a little elbow grease is all you need, and trying not to bang your hand into the car when that bolt comes loose. </TD></TR></TABLE>
what bolt??
what bolt??
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,049
Likes: 1
From: Bowling Green, Ky, US
Re: Mechanic work, is the est. Good? (SantaCruz92Si)
Assuming I understand you correctly, the bushings could be taken out with a drill press/hammer and some handy work with correct size sockets (using them for mock bushing sizes - templates so to speak.) Replacing the bushings are a little bit different in that I'm not sure how you'd go about lining things up right. I took the stuff off my car, and drove to the local tire store (in another vehicle obviously), and I told them what i wanted and they charged me $5 for bushing install back into the arm. As for brake pads...
I didn't mean for overkill. As for prices, I just buy my pads from autozone...$17.99 with lifetime warranty...
I didn't mean for overkill. As for prices, I just buy my pads from autozone...$17.99 with lifetime warranty...
Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,154
Likes: 0
From: NY
Re: Mechanic work, is the est. Good? (iplaybass)
So the price is with parts and labor i assume?
How much was he charging you for a new header?
Seems a bit high to me, plus you can definately swap your brake pads yourself, within an hour or 2 tops!
Good luck
How much was he charging you for a new header?
Seems a bit high to me, plus you can definately swap your brake pads yourself, within an hour or 2 tops!
Good luck
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
From: NoVA
Re: Mechanic work, is the est. Good? (SlepT ej6)
I've never done a Header Install before, but I know brake swaps are easy. My first time it took me two hours, with beer and TV in between. So it really would have taken me an hour or so.
Do those yourself, save tons of money there, and take it in for the bushings
Do those yourself, save tons of money there, and take it in for the bushings
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 298
Likes: 0
From: Soviet Canuckistan
The brakes and header are easy to install.
The bushings are a different story if you've nevre done them before.. Chisel, heatgun, hammer, threaded rod, two sockets two nuts to fit said threaded rod, a washer or three and some determination and you can easily push those bushings out and push another in.
The bushings are a different story if you've nevre done them before.. Chisel, heatgun, hammer, threaded rod, two sockets two nuts to fit said threaded rod, a washer or three and some determination and you can easily push those bushings out and push another in.
