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Title: Question break repairs
Post by: Khalee1 on October 19, 2005, 10:11:27 am: How much should they cost for a Toyota Camry. Mine need fixed bad. Should I be able to get it done for around 400 or so.? I know nothing about fixing cars other than the simple stuff.And even that I some times screw up.

Trying to deside which in the long run would be cheaper, fixing what needs fixed on it which is quite a bit or traiding it in,As is I can only fix things a little at a time.
Title: Re: Question break repairs
Post by: Dracho on October 19, 2005, 11:54:46 am: If it's just new brake pads, that's shouldn't cost more than $150 or so.
Title: Re: Question break repairs
Post by: Sirgod on October 19, 2005, 05:30:36 pm: What Dracho said. The only additional cost would be If the rotors are bad. Then they would need to be turned or Replaced. If turned, any machinest can do that. Heck, I can talk to Nathan, and see If he can do a Brake job for you If you can buy the pads.

stephen
Title: Re: Question break repairs
Post by: Just plain old Punisher on October 19, 2005, 06:40:04 pm: Break yer brakes. =)
Title: Re: Question break repairs
Post by: Aldaron_Nirantani on October 19, 2005, 09:29:35 pm: $150?! Sheesh I changed the pads AND rotors on my GM car for <$100 :D
Title: Re: Question break repairs
Post by: Dash Jones on October 20, 2005, 05:16:58 pm: Pads for $150 !?

Someone got ripped off.

If pads cost you anymore than $50 ($30 for In nation cars...so probably more like 60 to 100 MAX for foreign vehicles) I'd say go shopping for prices at other locations in your area.
Title: Re: Question break repairs
Post by: Midnight Tech on October 20, 2005, 08:56:43 pm: Where I work we sell those for about $30 and turn the rotors for $8 each....even paying someone to do it shouldn't cost $400!
Title: Re: Question break repairs
Post by: Jack Morris on October 24, 2005, 07:53:04 pm: Advance auto parts, where I used to work long ago. Whenever you install new pads, ALWAYS have the roptors turned (Cut down smooth, then make sure they sand it in circles to allow a firm surface for the pads to "grab" the newly turned rotors).

http://www.partsamerica.com/Brakes.aspx

Make an acct then price online, many pads carry a lifetime warranty as long as you own the car!
Title: Re: Question break repairs
Post by: Jack Morris on October 24, 2005, 07:55:11 pm: BTW K, make sure the shop that you choose for repairs "bleeds" the brake system completely. When you look at the brake fluid reservoir, it should be a clearish color, NOT black as that shows contaminants that destroy rubber seals and attracts RUST!