Brakes Cost - Buyer Experiences and Price Information

I knew I needed pads. Not sure about the rest. The wheel bearing cost $249, the rest was over $400 dollars. This was just the work I allowed them to do.

Needed them done and probably should have shopped around. Also told me the rear brakes needed some work which I declined. I would have had a bill of $830 if I had everything they "claim" needed to be done. I got ripped off...

They allowed me to bring in my own Brake Pads. So they charged me $80 for labor and resurfacing the rotors.

Breaks squeaking and drove to Sears. Inspected brakes for $15.00, called within 30 minutes that front brake pads required replacement. Break pads replaced within an hour of approval. Brake pads have 12 month / 12,000 mile warranty.

Brakes were squeaking. Drove to Meinike. Fixed them in an hour with a lifetime guarantee. I think the price is a bit high but I couldn't beat the convenience and now the brakes are working better than they have since I bought the car.

I lucked out, the mechanic was amazing and my brakes were repaired in less than 30 mins.

I had to go to the dealer to fix a window that wouldn't roll up. That cost $850! They said I needed pads and rotor too for another $850. I settled for just the window. Sheesh.

This is the best auto repair shop when you just want to keep your old car running.
$289.83 includes labor and parts for thr front brake pads and rotor.
Rehak Auto - Lutherville, MD 410-321-9140 ask for Kathy
This post is January of 2010

I had my car in for an oil change and the mechanic said that the pads were almost worn through at 50,000 miles. I wasn't sure I should have this work done at a dealer but I hate making car decisions so gave the go ahead to get it done. Pads were approx $57.00 and $135.00 labor for an hour of work but seems ok compared to other posts. They said they used Toyota parts, not aftermarket.

$345 - front pads and rotors. $225 - front calipers
Think I could have come away with just pad replacement. Didn't know to ask about grinding rotors. Then they said the calipers started leaking when they were working on it.
Can't help feeling ripped off, but looks like these prices are not uncommon in the northeast.

front brakes: rotor resurface, pads.
rear adjust + fluid flush would be $180 extra.

Had rear pads 2 rear rotor, flush system, oil change, replace 3rd brake light, replaced 2 wiper blades.

As described on receipt: Replaced front disc pads, machined front disc rotors, serviced front caliper assembly, shim kits replaced. Replaced rear brake shoes, machined rear drums.

First brake job and was told Rear Rotors could not be turned (wore out at 62K miles??) - Cheap rotors? Ceramic Brakes F/R

It cost me $700 to have the front and rear pads and the front and rear rotors replaced (not resurfaced). After looking around online for prices on parts, I think it should have cost under $600.

New Rear Roter and Brake Pad initially asked 370..

started at 650. tried to charge for inlcluded services... look out for meineke, they'll rip you off if you let them.

Hey, all,
Please say whether you had all 4 brakes done; pads and rotors; or just pads. No way to compare otherwise.

This price seems about right. I trust this garage. Price is quoted as including taxes etc. I'm almost positive my rotors needed replacing--70,000 miles with original brake pads, which were worn through. Anyone think this is 'way off?

Brake parts $65 + tax
labor $55
Turn rotors $10
Emergent job due to wife not telling me brakes were already rubbing metal to metal!

Is that reasonable? I didnt know I needed rotors, thought they could be ground or something, but my pad was bad, not much left to it.

$170 for high quality, ceramic Hawk brake pads, front and back. Installation is a breeze, hardest part is taking the wheels off. If a shop charges more than 1/2 hour labor, they are ripping you off. All you need to do is take off the wheel, remove one caliper bolt, slide up the caliper, and remove the pads. Do not let a shop rip you off and do not go to a discount shop, they will use cheap parts.

Front disc service and ceramic pads. Rear brake service, including new brake shoes and wheel cylinders. Free oil change and tire rotation.

Second major brake service in 4 years on minivan (different auto shop). Let's face it, we are getting shafted twice! First by the automakers overcharging for less than adequate quality cars and second for the autoshops getting sloppy seconds!

When the heck are they going to invent spaceships anyway???

I also did my timing belt for $320. Initial price $420 but took off $100 since I was doing rear brakes. Total paid $360 plus tax not included.
Phoenix az

I think I got bent over.

$105 for brake pads (front and rear) and $170 for labor

I was quoted $932 for front and rear breaks and rotors. It was steep, but I needed it done and didn't want to shop it around. When I drove out, my breaks were squeeking worse than when I went in. I brought it back two weeks later, and they told me I needed calipers (they forgot to mention that before) and it would be another $750. DO NOT GO THERE.

Had brake pads replaced, rotors machined, not replaced.

Had rear brakes replaced last time. This time brakes caused car to lock up and VSA to come on in the rain on 2 successive intersections trying to get the car rolling.They found deep grooves etched into them,so replaced.I thought cost high, but now I'm not sure.They seem to cost a lot on a minivan.