Front Brakes $$$$OUCH
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Front Brakes $$$$OUCH
I need front brakes on my 92...... Last owner put s......mart stuff on it. Gone in 90 days!!. Dealer wants $700 for
rotors, pads and labor. My regular mechanic will put after market stuff on. I could use advice. Brand of pads and rotors.
rotors, pads and labor. My regular mechanic will put after market stuff on. I could use advice. Brand of pads and rotors.
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Re: Front Brakes $$$$OUCH (rswasey)
dude... you are SO getting screwed.
first, unless the rotors are really trashed, you can have them cut for 20.00... second, pads should not be more than $120.00, no matter what.
I got NAPA Ciramix. I like'm. Low dust! They were $115.00,
To be honest, you can do a brake job in about an hour... plus time for the turning, of course.
New rotors are not that pricey... 90.00 or so, I think.
first, unless the rotors are really trashed, you can have them cut for 20.00... second, pads should not be more than $120.00, no matter what.
I got NAPA Ciramix. I like'm. Low dust! They were $115.00,
To be honest, you can do a brake job in about an hour... plus time for the turning, of course.
New rotors are not that pricey... 90.00 or so, I think.
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Re: Front Brakes $$$$OUCH (rswasey)
You've already gotten really good advice .... here's my .02
Rotors can be turned .... but it's generally MUCH more advisable to replace. Save the old ones for emergencies.
Check The Last Detail in Atlanta for GM rotors at a good price. And there are others available also.
Pads ... much from which to choose. I went with PFZ (performance friction) available from AutoZone for around $120 (all wheels) and they carry a LIFETIME warranty ... no questions. Yes, they dust and somewhat badly BUT ONLY when I'm on a road race track or doing extremely spirited driving. I don't have a "dust problem" with normal everyday driving in either of my Vettes.
Last, save yourself some bucks and do the job yourself. There's probably a forum member near you who would be willing to help you if you're unclear of how to do it. But it's really a fairly easy job and doesn't take too long.
fwiw, I changed my 94 brakes from standard to the 13" HD (J55) brakes, did all the work myself, changed rotors & pads all around, plus new front calipers. With careful shopping I was able to do the complete changeover for just over $300.
Good luck ... keep us posted on your progress.
Rotors can be turned .... but it's generally MUCH more advisable to replace. Save the old ones for emergencies.
Check The Last Detail in Atlanta for GM rotors at a good price. And there are others available also.
Pads ... much from which to choose. I went with PFZ (performance friction) available from AutoZone for around $120 (all wheels) and they carry a LIFETIME warranty ... no questions. Yes, they dust and somewhat badly BUT ONLY when I'm on a road race track or doing extremely spirited driving. I don't have a "dust problem" with normal everyday driving in either of my Vettes.
Last, save yourself some bucks and do the job yourself. There's probably a forum member near you who would be willing to help you if you're unclear of how to do it. But it's really a fairly easy job and doesn't take too long.
fwiw, I changed my 94 brakes from standard to the 13" HD (J55) brakes, did all the work myself, changed rotors & pads all around, plus new front calipers. With careful shopping I was able to do the complete changeover for just over $300.
Good luck ... keep us posted on your progress.
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Re: Front Brakes $$$$OUCH (rswasey)
The job is so easy, you are better off doing it yourself. As mentioneed, you can get brand new rotors for less than $100 each(if you have J55, if you have standard they are like $60 each).
Pads are anywhere from $75-$125 depending on brand and type.
The job itself is easy, shouldn't take more than an hour to do both fronts.
Pads are anywhere from $75-$125 depending on brand and type.
The job itself is easy, shouldn't take more than an hour to do both fronts.
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Re: Front Brakes $$$$OUCH (Mr Mojo)
As mentioned above, it is extremely easy. A Helms manual would be of assistance. If you don't have a Helms, take a little of that $700. and buy one.($90) If your going to be working on your own car, it's a necessity. It's the same one the dealer uses.
