$80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive
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$80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive
I was at Big Alls today and i asked them how much would cost me to, in order for them to put new rear rotors and pads. I also said if i had all the parts. they said $80 dolars. i was like 
for that much i can do it myself.
then i went to another shop called "performance tires/rims" and they wanted to charge me about $95 the guy said.
I was like, its that much? all u do is slide the old rotors out and put new ones in with new pads. i mean i could do it myself, but i felt like i wouldn't trust myself working on my breaks ya know. general maitenance like spark plugs change, oil etc. i can. but breaks i'm sort of scared of doing it myself.
i have the repair manual for integra, but where could i get some tools for the job?
i am not feeling too happy about spending 80 hard earned dollars just on rear breaks. which have deep cuts in them.
for that much i can do it myself.then i went to another shop called "performance tires/rims" and they wanted to charge me about $95 the guy said.
I was like, its that much? all u do is slide the old rotors out and put new ones in with new pads. i mean i could do it myself, but i felt like i wouldn't trust myself working on my breaks ya know. general maitenance like spark plugs change, oil etc. i can. but breaks i'm sort of scared of doing it myself.
i have the repair manual for integra, but where could i get some tools for the job?
i am not feeling too happy about spending 80 hard earned dollars just on rear breaks. which have deep cuts in them.
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Re: $80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive (Sergei01)
All you really need is:
-screw driver
-12mm socket wrench
-breaker bar
-metallic brush and brake cleaner (you might want to clean the hub if there's a lot of rust on them)
-anti-squeal grease
-screw driver
-12mm socket wrench
-breaker bar
-metallic brush and brake cleaner (you might want to clean the hub if there's a lot of rust on them)
-anti-squeal grease
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Re: $80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive (bert039)
actually here's a link to Team-Integra, they have a step by step "hot-to"
http://www.team-integra.net/se...D=373
http://www.team-integra.net/se...D=373
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Re: $80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive (bert039)
Thats quite cheap to change the rotors and pads man.
My parents Protege cost 450$ CAD ~ 3xx us to change the front rotors and pads. Each rotor was 150$ cad.
You can do it yourself tho...its pretty straight forward. make sure to put anti squeel compound on the pad backing tho. To compress the rear caliper you need a flat head scredriver.
Great time to upgrade to Hawk Hp+ pads
and some cross drilled or slotted cadmium plated rotors
My parents Protege cost 450$ CAD ~ 3xx us to change the front rotors and pads. Each rotor was 150$ cad.
You can do it yourself tho...its pretty straight forward. make sure to put anti squeel compound on the pad backing tho. To compress the rear caliper you need a flat head scredriver.
Great time to upgrade to Hawk Hp+ pads
and some cross drilled or slotted cadmium plated rotors
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Re: $80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive (EL Vap133)
its VERY straight forward. and besides you have a manual. just take your time to make sure you do it right. this will give you knowledge about your car and will also boost your self confidence more. next thing you know your gonna be changing your suspension on your own. and if you feel THAT uncomfortable have a friend there. not to DO IT but to watch and lend a hand if you need it
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Re: $80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive (dohc VTEC eaaater)
Brakes are just one of those things you need to see done, and then you'll be able to do it from there on out. Just ask a buddy who'd done rotors/pads before and pay attention. I would never pay $100 for a brake job
Look at it this way, the more $$$ you save on labor, the more parts you can buy.
Look at it this way, the more $$$ you save on labor, the more parts you can buy.
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Re: $80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive (dohc VTEC eaaater)
Do the brakes & rotors yourself. Very easy - althought the rears can be a pain in the *** when it comes to spinning back the piston in the caliper. May need an impact driver too to get those damn screws off the rotor.
But as far as $80 - $95 for a shop to do your brakes - that's cheap. There's more to it than just buying the pads/rotors ya know.
You're paying them for their equipment - jacks, lifts, tools, space, etc. as well as their experince to do it right. These places also have bills to pay for rent & electricity. These things all add up and while you may think they are expensive these people wouldn't make much of a living giving their services away at bargain prices.
But as far as $80 - $95 for a shop to do your brakes - that's cheap. There's more to it than just buying the pads/rotors ya know.
You're paying them for their equipment - jacks, lifts, tools, space, etc. as well as their experince to do it right. These places also have bills to pay for rent & electricity. These things all add up and while you may think they are expensive these people wouldn't make much of a living giving their services away at bargain prices.
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Re: $80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive (bert039)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bert039 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">All you really need is:
-screw driver
-12mm socket wrench
-breaker bar
-metallic brush and brake cleaner (you might want to clean the hub if there's a lot of rust on them)
-anti-squeal grease
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and expertise.
$80 is dirt cheap for a brake/rotor job.
If youre going to be cheap about everything, why bother upgrading.
-screw driver
-12mm socket wrench
-breaker bar
-metallic brush and brake cleaner (you might want to clean the hub if there's a lot of rust on them)
-anti-squeal grease
</TD></TR></TABLE>
and expertise.
$80 is dirt cheap for a brake/rotor job.
If youre going to be cheap about everything, why bother upgrading.
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Re: $80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive (IntEGNYC)
Wait...is he talking 80$ labour?
That's a lil on the expensive side...but not that bad.
80$ for labour and parts would be rediculously cheap.
That's a lil on the expensive side...but not that bad.
80$ for labour and parts would be rediculously cheap.
Re: $80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive (Sergei01)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sergei01 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I have the repair manual for integra, but where could i get some tools for the job?
i am not feeling too happy about spending 80 hard earned dollars just on rear breaks.
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Here's where you can get tools. If you plan on doing any work on your car - you need tools and a jack. Spend the "hard earned" money and get good stuff. These prices are very reasonable.
From Craftsman.com:
2.5 ton Jack w/stands $49
3/8" Impact Driver set (optional - but recommended) $19.00
122 pc Mechanic Tool set: $79 (on sale)
16" pry bar $10 (optional)
I have the repair manual for integra, but where could i get some tools for the job?
i am not feeling too happy about spending 80 hard earned dollars just on rear breaks.
</TD></TR></TABLE>
Here's where you can get tools. If you plan on doing any work on your car - you need tools and a jack. Spend the "hard earned" money and get good stuff. These prices are very reasonable.
From Craftsman.com:
2.5 ton Jack w/stands $49
3/8" Impact Driver set (optional - but recommended) $19.00
122 pc Mechanic Tool set: $79 (on sale)
16" pry bar $10 (optional)
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Re: $80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive (Jet Black)
no they wanted labour. cause i told him that i had the pads and rotors and he said well 80 dollars then.
then i decided to change them myself. probably do it 2morrow or something. have my friend who goes to school at Automotive school come over and do it with him together
then i decided to change them myself. probably do it 2morrow or something. have my friend who goes to school at Automotive school come over and do it with him together
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Re: $80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive (Sergei01)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sergei01 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no they wanted labour. cause i told him that i had the pads and rotors and he said well 80 dollars then.
then i decided to change them myself. probably do it 2morrow or something. have my friend who goes to school at Automotive school come over and do it with him together
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Yea, that's the best way to learn stuff like that. Just have him give you a hand and if anything happens out of the normal (bolt breaks, etc) he can be there to help.
then i decided to change them myself. probably do it 2morrow or something. have my friend who goes to school at Automotive school come over and do it with him together
</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yea, that's the best way to learn stuff like that. Just have him give you a hand and if anything happens out of the normal (bolt breaks, etc) he can be there to help.
Will you make something up for me please?
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Re: $80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive (Honda Hick)
Definitely do it yourself. The price of $80-95 isn't unreasonable at all. They have set prices for these things based on an hourly rate.
Could be something simple as a spark plug change, and it will cost you about $50.
Don't forget an impact driver on your tool list when you do this job.
Could be something simple as a spark plug change, and it will cost you about $50.
Don't forget an impact driver on your tool list when you do this job.
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Re: $80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive (shamoo)
well shop has to make their living, and i'm sure it will take them atleast the most 1.5hrs to do it .... so they probably charge about 50 an hour or so ...
besides, they try to make the job easier for you, cause they mostly have the tools, but then again it will be a learning experience for u if u do it
nothing here in america is free ...
besides, they try to make the job easier for you, cause they mostly have the tools, but then again it will be a learning experience for u if u do it
nothing here in america is free ...
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Re: $80 dolars to change rotors and pads? its expensive (riceball777)
well me and my friend who goes to an automotive school tried it today. but we couldnt get the bolts behind the caliper off. they were so rusted up. just couldnt get them off. i'll be going to another dude next week, his father has an impact gun or whatever its called. dont seem like its hard.
but i dont know 80 bucks, i dont make that much and plus i have a payment on that car everymonth. so 80 dolars is alot for me.
but i dont know 80 bucks, i dont make that much and plus i have a payment on that car everymonth. so 80 dolars is alot for me.
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Re: (B2FiNiTY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B2FiNiTY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would highly recommend getting an impact driver before you strip the screws. </TD></TR></TABLE>
hehe.... dennis... where'd you get that recommendation? haha....
yo.. if u wanna do the rotor & pad change.. check out the link to my website in my sig. I have a diy section where i have some pics of what an impact driver looks like and in the process of changin the rotors.
</TD></TR></TABLE>hehe.... dennis... where'd you get that recommendation? haha....
yo.. if u wanna do the rotor & pad change.. check out the link to my website in my sig. I have a diy section where i have some pics of what an impact driver looks like and in the process of changin the rotors.
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Re: (B2FiNiTY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B2FiNiTY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would highly recommend getting an impact driver before you strip the screws. </TD></TR></TABLE>
the screws are not needed. if you have the caliper on and wheel on, your rotor isn't going anywhere. and most aftermarket rotors dont even come with screw holes.
</TD></TR></TABLE>the screws are not needed. if you have the caliper on and wheel on, your rotor isn't going anywhere. and most aftermarket rotors dont even come with screw holes.
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Re: (sucka306)
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the screws are not needed. if you have the caliper on and wheel on, your rotor isn't going anywhere. and most aftermarket rotors dont even come with screw holes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
But there is a very very good chance that you may strip the place screws while trying to remove them with the stock rotors, and thus have a pain in the *** time tryin to get ur stock rotors off.
the screws are not needed. if you have the caliper on and wheel on, your rotor isn't going anywhere. and most aftermarket rotors dont even come with screw holes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
But there is a very very good chance that you may strip the place screws while trying to remove them with the stock rotors, and thus have a pain in the *** time tryin to get ur stock rotors off.