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Post by chrisho on Mar 19, 2015 22:12:32 GMT -5
Hi All,
Had my car in the shop a few months back for a new CAT installed and they gave me a list of recommendations for brakes on my Monty. Well it's not that I don't trust the shop, but I will be taking it elsewhere for a brake job. I would understand it's impossible for you guys to see what is actually needed for my rig, but do the prices seem to be ok?
Ok, here is what the shop recommended:
FDR Brakes-front disc reline $ 284.35
ROTORS (will be at min after machine) (2) $129.90
Front wheel seals (2) $ 37.80
RDRO Brakes- rear drum overhaul $379.80
*shoes are low and cylinders are leaking.
WF1 fluid exchange wynn w/brake service (1) 119.95
This is listed on the tech notes from the shop a few months back. I found another local shop and will be taking it there on Monday for a quote.
I thought a few new pads in the front would be all it takes for a couple hundred bucks, But $1,000 seems a bit much. Unfortunately, I am no mechanic.
Your thoughts/advice?
Thanks in advance!
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Post by ES_97Sport on Mar 20, 2015 17:01:27 GMT -5
Hi All, Had my car in the shop a few months back for a new CAT installed and they gave me a list of recommendations for brakes on my Monty. Well it's not that I don't trust the shop, but I will be taking it elsewhere for a brake job. I would understand it's impossible for you guys to see what is actually needed for my rig, but do the prices seem to be ok? Ok, here is what the shop recommended: FDR Brakes-front disc reline $ 284.35 ROTORS (will be at min after machine) (2) $129.90 Front wheel seals (2) $ 37.80 RDRO Brakes- rear drum overhaul $379.80 *shoes are low and cylinders are leaking. WF1 fluid exchange wynn w/brake service (1) 119.95 This is listed on the tech notes from the shop a few months back. I found another local shop and will be taking it there on Monday for a quote. I thought a few new pads in the front would be all it takes for a couple hundred bucks, But $1,000 seems a bit much. Unfortunately, I am no mechanic. Your thoughts/advice? Thanks in advance! Uh, that seems a bit much. For pads or for pads and calipers? Rather than turn the rotors, look at new PowerSlot rotors. $65 a rotor is about normal, but I think its a waste of money. You have drums on the back? I thought you had a 3.0L. Drum hardware and cylinders + pads. Yea, that sounds about right, too. I presume that's a full brake system flush and bleed? Edward |
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Post by jkdv8 on Mar 20, 2015 17:15:27 GMT -5
Thought the rear disks depended on drivetrain.
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Post by ES_97Sport on Mar 20, 2015 17:22:32 GMT -5
Thought the rear disks depended on drivetrain. 2.4L got disk/drum. Thought all the 3.0Ls were disk/disk - 2WD and 4WD. All the 3.5Ls were disk/disk. I know all the 4WD models were disk/disk. Hmmm. Maybe the 3.0L 2WD was drum rear.... Edward |
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Post by jkdv8 on Mar 20, 2015 17:30:17 GMT -5
Yeah I thought after 2000 just the 4x4's had rear disk. Adding it to the 3.5's makes sense as well. Trim level could possibly play a part.
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Post by chrisho on Mar 20, 2015 22:09:19 GMT -5
Thought the rear disks depended on drivetrain. 2.4L got disk/drum. Thought all the 3.0Ls were disk/disk - 2WD and 4WD. All the 3.5Ls were disk/disk. I know all the 4WD models were disk/disk. Hmmm. Maybe the 3.0L 2WD was drum rear.... Edward I can take a pic of the rear. But pretty sure it is drum. So is the money right? shoot $1,000 bucks is alot for me right now.  |
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Post by bdmontero on Mar 21, 2015 13:15:40 GMT -5
To me that's insanity. But I also do all my own work as much as I can. It cost me under 300 for front and back. New rotors new pads and a new caliper kit for the back. 1000.00?  ? Sent from my SM-N900V using proboards |
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Post by chrisho on Mar 22, 2015 11:45:20 GMT -5
To me that's insanity. But I also do all my own work as much as I can. It cost me under 300 for front and back. New rotors new pads and a new caliper kit for the back. 1000.00? ? Sent from my SM-N900V using proboards Can I hire you? LOL $1,000 is way out of my pocketbook right now. Hmmm. Time to find another mechanic. |
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Post by ES_97Sport on Mar 23, 2015 12:51:56 GMT -5
To me that's insanity. But I also do all my own work as much as I can. It cost me under 300 for front and back. New rotors new pads and a new caliper kit for the back. 1000.00? ? Sent from my SM-N900V using proboards Can I hire you? LOL $1,000 is way out of my pocketbook right now. Hmmm. Time to find another mechanic. Get a second opinion. Do not mistake 'do it yourself' prices for 'have it done' prices and don't start thinking the two are equivalent. Just because someone can do it in their back yard for $300 doesn't mean that's what the shops should be charging you. $1000 for all they're replacing and doing? Yea, like I said, that sounds about right. The question isn't the cost, its whether you need all that done. Edward |
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Post by bdmontero on Mar 23, 2015 14:24:18 GMT -5
Yes get a second opinion. I did forget to mention I'm close to getting my mechanical engineering degree so that helps that 300 price.;D
Edward is not wrong he just gets excited sometimes.;D
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Post by russiankid on Mar 24, 2015 12:38:26 GMT -5
Before my my rig was mine, I charged my roommate 150 bucks to do all 4. I have been working on cars for a long time so brake jobs are a walk in the park for me. I would get a second opinion if I were you tho.
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Post by chrisho on Mar 24, 2015 21:21:19 GMT -5
Can I hire you? LOL $1,000 is way out of my pocketbook right now. Hmmm. Time to find another mechanic. Get a second opinion. Do not mistake 'do it yourself' prices for 'have it done' prices and don't start thinking the two are equivalent. Just because someone can do it in their back yard for $300 doesn't mean that's what the shops should be charging you. $1000 for all they're replacing and doing? Yea, like I said, that sounds about right. The question isn't the cost, its whether you need all that done. Edward You have a valid point. I will be taking it into another mechanic down the road. He quoted me $200 for front pads over the phone. I also get my SMOG done their and they are honest folks. Thank you all for the advice. Much appreciated. |
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Post by chrisho on Mar 24, 2015 21:22:38 GMT -5
Before my my rig was mine, I charged my roommate 150 bucks to do all 4. I have been working on cars for a long time so brake jobs are a walk in the park for me. I would get a second opinion if I were you tho. $150 sounds good! You live in California?! I will PM you my address. LOL jk.  |
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Post by russiankid on Mar 25, 2015 9:36:14 GMT -5
Just ship the car right on over to PA! HAHA
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Post by jpele21 on Mar 29, 2015 14:09:21 GMT -5
ES_97Sportare you using powerstop pads too? Do you like?
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