BobNJ

Hello,

I took my 94 Coupe to my local Chevy dealer - I have been dealing with them quiet a few years for my other cars and my Corvette, we know each other, I trust their work, diagnostics.

I had an oil change, multi point inspection, and --- I need pads, rotors, front and back. Brakes are original --- 72,000 miles, they also recommend flushing the brake fluid (which I agree every time brakes replaced, flush not just bleed).

After I heard the price --- I was ready to grab smelling salt.... you ready ?
$1,100.00 --------pads, rotors front and back, flush fluid, labor.

Now I only drive the car about ---- 1,500 miles a year, so I tabled that job for now.

Can anyone recommend a shop (Central NJ) that I can compare prices? does not have to be a dealer, I really need to see the price drop.

I no longer do my repairs as my lower back is not in the best condition, if the clock was turned back --- I would do the work myself, bu that is not the case.

So if anyone can recommend a shop(s) in Central NJ ---- that I can compare, I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Bob

jerrsvette

I trust Hendersons Service in Freehold with all service on my work truck, wifes daily driver,and my C5 and C6.
He not only is a honest and great guy but fellow Corvette owner who understands my car obsessions and paranoia.

BobNJ

Thank you -- I appreciate the information. I checked their website, hey are not far from me - about 35/40 minutes, as I live close to the "Brunswicks" --- South/North Brunswick - in the middle.

So please tell me --- based on all of the hardware I need --- do you think he dealer cost was very high? $1,100.00 --- hopefully can save some $$ by a non-dealer?

Thanks
Bob

jerrsvette

Bob,
I have always found dealers more expensive . Consider the overhead of a big fancy commercial building alone( property taxes utilities etc) is much higher than a smaller repair shop. Also at a dealer you don't know which tech will be servicing.
The quote the Dealer gave you sounds high , but I'm far from being a pro.

Dr.Ron

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Dr.Ron

Thrust performance in South Amboy. Speak to Mike. Tell him I sent you if you go. He's great and a former vette guy. He's worked on most of my cars.
Very good, very honest.
Ron

BobNJ

Thanks Ron.

Dt86

Just sayin..

1MEANGS

+1 ... Mike is the man.

BierGut

Right... I was just thinking perhaps you want to give it a shot yourself as it's not that hard, fun to learn, and you would save yourself $800-$900 dollars. And there is not just Rock Auto, all the NAPA stores would be very helpful with the process.

I understand dealerships have HUGE overhead, but for anyone who is not comfortable with the pricing, brake jobs are a great DYI job.

Good Luck.

BobNJ

Thank you for all of the replies --- I'm going to reach out to the service centers noted.

Bob

Chevy Guy

So I can recommend the shop I used to work for, Long Hill Auto Service in Millington, or I can recommend me.

Bring your own parts, $50 an hour. I have a full shop w/ lift at my home, plus, sometimes free beer.

Ol'55

If not Chevy Guy why not give Corvette Paramedics in Columbus,NJ a call?
http://www.corvetteparamedicsinc.com/