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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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Anybody have an estimate for brake rotor rotation, replacing the pads, and flushing the lines? I saw a few threds on how-to, but don't think I'm quite ready to tackle that yet. Thanks!
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What kind of pads you going with? They can vary from $20 to $200 a set. That will affect your estimate. Also going to vary where you go, you can probably go to one of those crappy chains like Meineke and get it done for $75 but a dealer will charge you $300-400 easy. So in other words, who knows

Changing pads and rotors is really quite easy, I would say it's the next step after your changing your oil. Food for thought

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It's so easy! You need to take the wheels off, and all you need after that is a 15mm wrench, a 16mm wrench, a 21mm socket and 1/2" drive ratchet, and a C clamp or some big *** pliers! I swapped pads last night on all 4 rotors, including time to jack the car up, put it on jackstands and remove and replace tires (with hand tools, no air tools here!) in just under an hour and a half.
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Go for it! It is so easy even a caveman can do it!
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Go for it! It is so easy even a caveman can do it!

Jacking the car up and taking the wheel off is the hardest part.
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