$155.00
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Jacksonville Florida
Originally Posted by ransvett
I have been quoted that amount to have my front brake pads installed and rotors turned. I bought the raybestos ceramics for 80 bucks with shipping. Is this installation quote to high. And what does he mean by the part of turning the rotors?
(2) Front Rotors $28 each at NAPA
(2) Rear Rotors $26 each at NAPA
HAWK HPS Pads Front & Rear $160 at local speed shop
Install labor (1.5 hours) including fluid, bleeding, etc. $97.50
TOTAL: $365
Obviously the pads were the priciest part of the job. I guess it really depends on the labor rate of the particular shop doing the install. Since my speed shop charges a VERY reasonable $65 an hour, I felt more comfortable having pro's doing it and being able to have someone else responsible should an error occur. Either way, good luck...
Le Mans Master
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From: DP(oh you know where) IL
St. Jude Donor '06
Also remember when turning rotors and removing material, you are changing the heating and cooling characteristics of that rotor. By removing material it is more prone to crakcing because of the heat and lesser material. Wouldnt matter on a beater or car that doesnt see excessive speed and braking, but on a vette, why chance it. Especially when rotors are so cheap for the vettes
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by talon90
pads will bed improperly on the worn rotors and wear unevenly. You may be better off just replacing the rotors as well.
Le Mans Master
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From: Farmington CT
Cruise-In VII Veteran
Originally Posted by screw991le
New bearings? Repack the seals? New seals? New pin?
IF so thats worth the $$$ IMHO
IF so thats worth the $$$ IMHO
Race Director
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From: Redsox, Pats, Celts & Bruins !!! Redsox Nation !!!
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Originally Posted by connecticut
it's been a couple of decades since Vettes used that style bearing, last car i had w/ that style was a '93 Mustang Cobra
Shows you the last time I did my own brakes
