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The Carbotech pads for my 2019 GS arrive today and I'm hugely looking forward to their installation and being rid of all that ##***!!! brake dust. I understand it's a comparatively easy DIY, but I want to have it done by a Certified Corvette Dealer. What should I expect to pay for this job? Thanks for any help with my question.
The Carbotech pads for my 2019 GS arrive today and I'm hugely looking forward to their installation and being rid of all that ##***!!! brake dust. I understand it's a comparatively easy DIY, but I want to have it done by a Certified Corvette Dealer. What should I expect to pay for this job? Thanks for any help with my question.
Best regards,
Ed
They will probably charge close to 2 hours of labor. So figure around $200.
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For anyone reading this think about doing this job themselves, changing brake pads is one of the easiest jobs you can do. Removing the wheels is 90% of it. I think I could walk my wife through it over the phone if I had to.
The Carbotech pads for my 2019 GS arrive today and I'm hugely looking forward to their installation and being rid of all that ##***!!! brake dust. I understand it's a comparatively easy DIY, but I want to have it done by a Certified Corvette Dealer. What should I expect to pay for this job?
Having a dealer do this isn't wise, nevermind unnecessarily expensive.
Took my Z06 to a Tire Barn shop, replacing discs, pads & pins OTD $125.
A GY, Firestone etc store would be just as inexpensive, their wrenches are ASE certified.
Brake pad replacement's one the easiest tasks they'll be asked to do.
^^^ I agree. Super easy to do. Hardest part is jacking the car up and removing the wheel.
BUT, I understand you would rather have it done by a pro. Keep in mind, if you know a reliable mechanic or car repair center in your town, ANY mechanic should be able to do this. I wouldn't get hung up on a Certified Corvette Mechanic. If you do take it to ANY pro, take a set of jacking pucks with you. I even take my pucks to MY Chevy dealer just in case that they can't find theirs.
Remember if you can't complete the job you won't be able to drive it to a service shop to get it completed. If you aren't sure of yourself have it done.
I really do understand how easy it is to make the swap, but (1) I have no experience with other shops doing this sort of work and (2) I've got a bad back I just can't risk screwing up again!
A dealer shouldn't be used for anything but warranty work. The hourly rate is ridiculous. If your not comfortable with it at least have a performance shop take care of it for you. I agree it's easy but not everyone is even qualified to put a wheel on.
A dealer shouldn't be used for anything but warranty work. The hourly rate is ridiculous. If your not comfortable with it at least have a performance shop take care of it for you. I agree it's easy but not everyone is even qualified to put a wheel on.
Agreed! When I traded in my 2015 for a 2017 I told the dealer I wanted my Showstopper fuel rail covers off my 2015. They did the swap and tried to charge me $135 for labor. I had a serious discussion with the General Manager about his crooked service department. They dropped it to $25. I only use the dealer for warranty work.
Where in NC are you?
I would do it for you for a case of Mexi-Cokes!
Sorry that I didn't see your post until after I had already made arrangements to get the work done. Would have liked to use a forum member! We're in Salisbury, NC and it would have been a nice ride to your location.
The replies in this thread gave me a perspective on what might be a reasonable quote from nearby Corvette dealers. The first one contacted wanted $225 OTD for front and rear, and the second dealer wanted $164. Though most of you probably found it "pricey", I was fine with that lower offer and have the work scheduled for tomorrow.
I must say - I have been holding off getting the full Power Stop kit (pads + rotors) cause I thought the rotor replacement was much more involved - Thank you for sharing how easy it is.
Here are some rotor videos I did... Please watch, I need the money.
Thanks Mike. Watched them. But what about a video for replacing the pads? I've read people in here debating the best tool for retracting the caliper pistons, including using fingers, but I want to see the process before doing it. Got any videos of that? Anybody?
Thanks.
Thanks Mike. Watched them. But what about a video for replacing the pads? I've read people in here debating the best tool for retracting the caliper pistons, including using fingers, but I want to see the process before doing it. Got any videos of that? Anybody?
Thanks.
Thanks Mike. Watched them. But what about a video for replacing the pads? I've read people in here debating the best tool for retracting the caliper pistons, including using fingers, but I want to see the process before doing it. Got any videos of that? Anybody?
Thanks.
Technically, you should scrub the pistons before pushing them back into the caliper. That doesn't always happen. What I have found is once you remove the two bolts holding on the caliper just rock it on the rotor to push the pads back enough to give 1mm extra clearance to slide the caliper away from the rotor.
When you install the new pads they are slanted on the ends, just slide one end of the caliper on to the rotor, usually it clears easily and the other end of the caliper will slide right on.
I might be a little unique, because I replace rotors when I get new tires. With the Stingray, rotors are only 200.00 and the car will always ride better with new tires and rotors.
I would like to meet the guy who can push the piston into a caliper with his fingers.
I have never needed any tools. I use the rotor when removing the caliper. If you watch some of my motorcycle videos, you will see the same technique there.
There isn't much difference between bike and car calipers other than size.
08-16-2018, 09:14 AM
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