HT'rs,

I'm in the process of tryin to get new front rotors, front and rear pads, and a new master cylinder. My questions is, should I go with Honda and get them from there? (this guy I know that works there is quoting me $295.00 for all those parts) Or should i just go with some stuff from like Napa, Carquest, Pepboys, or any other store like that? Just to try and keep the cost down a little bit? Another thing my mechanic is charging me like $350.00 to do put all that stuff on, including bench bleeding the MS and bleeding the system once its in. Is that a decent price? If anybody has experience in this matter, your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

I would go aftermarket, get some x drilled, and upgrade to an acura m/c, why not ou will have them off anyway, a perfect time t upgrade!

 

Assuming you have a 93 Si hatch:

Master Cylinder: $160



Front Pads: $40



Rear Pads: $45



You can get Front Rotors from Import RP (here on HT) - he sells Brembo blanks for like $25/piece.

So yeah, $295 is not a bad price especially if you're getting everything from the dealership. Everything above still has to have shipping tacked on.

Assuming your mechanic charges about $75/hour, this comes out to about 4.5 hours of labor.

But now you gotta ask yourself - for $350, how many needed tools could you buy and just do the job yourself?

 

You can at least do the rotors and pads yourself. The master cylinder is not too bad- a few bolts- just make sure you get all the air out of the system- This is a good diy project to learn with. Aftermarket will serve fine- unless you want to go ahead and upgrade.

 

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This is what I was going to suggest. He also sells PBR / Axxis pads for about the same or less than OEM (depending on what you go with) and it's a far superior setup.

 

niiiice!....does Import RP have a website or somethin?.....I was thinkin about doin it myself, but i just don't want the hassle....just want it put on and done...thats it...(so brembo blanks with some axis pads huh) better set up than OEM? and should I go to the junkyard for a acura MC?

 

http://www.importrp.com If you do a search for brembo in the sponsor section, you will find thier post. PM him for special H-T pricing. I've ordered from them 4 or 5 times, and they're fantastic to work with.

 

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sweet......thanks for the info

 

i agree with the DIY that is half the fun of being a car owner

 

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Yeah your right....knowing that you did it your self, and the pride you have after your done...I know the feeling.....but nowadays, I just don't have the time...with school, work, and I just got engaged....shet is killin me...haha....so the less I have to worry about the better...I would and could do it myself.....but I just basically need it done...nah mean...but I def understand where your coming from