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Brakes for Lincoln Zephyr Sport
Amount: $330.00
Posted by: a user in Lubbock, TX.Posted: March 11th, 2011 08:03AM
Car Make: LincolnCar Model: Zephyr Sport
Auto Shop: Pioneer Lincoln
I got four ceramic genuine Motorcraft brake pads for my Zephyr sport and my rotors were turned/remachined. It took around 2 hours.
Lincoln Ultra High Performance Brakes would have been $650 for 4 pads, Lincoln High Performance Brakes would have been $450 for 4 pads and the mechanic told me that is actually Motorcraft but different packaging so I would pay for the brand name thus that is the same as the ceramic Motorcraft that comes in Motorcraft box not in Lincoln Hight Performance labeled box.
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Front and Rear Brake pads and Rotors
Amount: $375.00
Posted by: a user in Chicago, IL.Posted: March 5th, 2011 09:03PM
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Altima
Auto Shop: Castrol
Went in for a oil change. I needed to change my brakes but was waiting for summer. First said 800 (like i was gonna do that). Then the manager came and said 350 for all 4 wheels (roators and brake pads)
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Front Brakes, rotors and 1 caliper
Amount: $140.00
Posted by: 176Joanna in Middle Island, NY.Posted: February 23rd, 2011 09:02AM
Car Make: 98 DodgeCar Model: Grand Caravan
Auto Shop: @ home, parts from autozone
I am so glad that I decided to do my brakes myself after looking on here I probably saved over $400. It is really not a difficult job, we ran into a snag such as needing a new caliper and a lug nut being over tightened. We bought all the parts from autozone so we get the money back on brake pads, rotors have a 1yr warranty, and we got $25 back for bringing back the broken caliper. I only watched my brother do the brakes once last year and I just went to ehow for the step by step directions.
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Front brake pads, rotors and one caliper
Amount: $662.00
Posted by: mrobins in Cortland, NY.Posted: February 9th, 2011 12:02PM
Car Make: SubaruCar Model: Forester
Auto Shop: Royal Subaru
I don't know if this is good or bad, I just know it isn't fun... just took in for 150K servicing, they told me car not safe to drive home even tho I haven't had any braking issues. 8 mos ago took in for inspection they told me rear brakes needed pads rotors and calipers too.
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Turned (machined) front and back rotors
Amount: $231.00
Posted by: StaceH in Lake havasu city, AZ.Posted: January 31st, 2011 07:01PM
Car Make: DodgeCar Model: ram 1500
Auto Shop: break masters
Front and back rotors were warped, but pads were still in decent shape. alignment is an additional $80.00 I feel like the price was fair.
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Back brakes and rotors
Amount: $394.00
Posted by: a user in Walnutport, PA.Posted: January 26th, 2011 06:01AM
Car Make: CHEVROLETCar Model: CAMARO
Auto Shop: CAR DOC
Back brakes and rotors and an oil change. Total came to 394 with labor and tax included.
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Brakes
Amount: $52.00
Posted by: CODYO in Fort Leonard Wood, MO.Posted: January 22nd, 2011 11:01PM
Car Make: MitsubishiCar Model: Eclipse
Auto Shop: ME!
This is serious.! now after reading this i didnt even think it was possible to get ripped off this bad! I (SERIOUSLY) paid 52$ +FREE SHIPPING for 2 BRAND NEW rotors and 4 pads of redline brakes GOOD BRAND off EBAY and put them on myself and its great i honestly didnt think people paid this much for brake work. I have a Mits Eclipse and using redline brakes is great when i go to the strip..I stop on a dime! well goodluck. either way order these brakes and have a shop do them for you if you dont want to it will save you money!
PS my father drove semi truck for 10 years only with REDLINE brakes and never had any problems.
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Brakes, Front, Rear
Amount: $527.00
Posted by: Bob Olsen in Round Lake Beach, IL.Posted: January 20th, 2011 02:01PM
Car Make: FordCar Model: Ranger
Auto Shop: Pep Boys RLB IL
Had the front pads replaced, rotos ground down, drums and rear brakes completely replaced, along with Fuel filter and spark plugs replaced, amazed me by the final price! Shopped around a bunch nothing Beats PepBoys, I use to have doubts about the corporate world repairing my vehicle, now I have PB do everything, much cheaper and they stand by their work. Happy to be a PepBoys customer.
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brake lights
Amount: $280.60
Posted by: Felice in rockville, MD.Posted: January 13th, 2011 12:01PM
Car Make: chevroletCar Model: lumina
Auto Shop: aspen hill repair
brake lights switch replaced; it required the that part of the steering wheel be removed and the switch replaced. i dont know the published hours required for this job, so not sure, but i feel the amount spent a great price it is not.
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new pad, 2 new rotors, rear drums, reconditoned calipers, bleed brake system
Amount: $540.00
Posted by: a user in thornton, CO.Posted: January 8th, 2011 08:01PM
Car Make: toyotaCar Model: echo
Auto Shop: Just Brakes
Just Brakes in Denver did this work : 4 new pads, 2 new rotors, rear drums, reconditioned calipers,and bleed the brake system for 540 including tax on my 2000 toyota echo. This seemed high at the time, but after looking at other posts it seemed reasonable.
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Front and rear brake job
Amount: $775.00
Posted by: Salt in Sewell, NJ.Posted: January 8th, 2011 11:01AM
Car Make: ChevroletCar Model: Monte Carlo
Auto Shop: Mark motors
Front and rear brake pads + front left hub bearing + plus 4 new rotors. Pretty good place to go they're nice and friendly.
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front pads rotors and calipers hub assembly
Amount: $412.29
Posted by: anbrll00 in eaton, OH.Posted: January 5th, 2011 12:01PM
Car Make: oldsmobileCar Model: 98
Auto Shop: fudges
paid 412.29 for new front pads rotors and callipers plus had to replace left wheel bearing plus 45 for the tow labor included in price
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Front brakes and rotors
Amount: $165.00
Posted by: jcb in Detroit, MI.Posted: January 3rd, 2011 07:01PM
Car Make: ChevroletCar Model: Cobalt
Auto Shop: Harper Tire
Good price, fast service. I thought this was a very low and good price. The technician listened to my complaint about vibration at speed, and stuck his hands through the wheels, felt the rotors and said the replacement would solve my problem. They did a great job, and were very professional
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Replace all rotors and brake pads
Amount: $640.00
Posted by: Riles in Utah in Midway, UT.Posted: December 28th, 2010 09:12AM
Car Make: 2000 FordCar Model: F150 4X4
Auto Shop: Mountian Muffler
Got opinion from two separate shops on need to replace. Cost was $320 per axle for rotors and brakes + tax.
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Replace front brake pads, machine rotors
Amount: $350.00
Posted by: Resident of Austin Texas in Austin, TX.Posted: December 23rd, 2010 06:12AM
Car Make: DodgeCar Model: RAM 1500
Auto Shop: Daves Ultimate Automotive
Front Brakes Only, Replaced Pads, Machined Rotors, Repacked Bearings, Quality Work with Lifetime Warranty BUT pricey! Brake Check did my last front end brake job for $250
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Replace front brakes & rotors
Amount: $366.11
Posted by: Somewhere in the middle in Tracy, CA.Posted: December 18th, 2010 10:12AM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Civic
Auto Shop: Les Swab
To replace 2 front brakes, rotors, & flush. Inspection & tire rotations free since I've previously bought tires from them. Would buying the brakes & taking it to the shop be cheaper??
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Replace all brake pads and rotors
Amount: $550.00
Posted by: Unfortunate in Jacksonville, NC.Posted: December 16th, 2010 06:12AM
Car Make: PontiacCar Model: G6
I can't believe how expensive it is!! Unfortunately I didn't have much choice in mechanics and I needed it done quickly. Some day I need to learn how to do this myself. $550 is way too much money!
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Rear brakes, platinum tune up, platinum oil change & warranty
Amount: $492.73
Posted by: **Wishful Thinker** in Bay Shore, NY.Posted: December 11th, 2010 07:12AM
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Maxima
Auto Shop: Pep Boys, Long Island NY
Considering I'm not a huge fan of car repair prices, I went to Goodyear and was quoted $900. A tune up alone was $550 for my car which was just replacing plugs. Are you serious? I went by other places and got better prices. I went with Pep Boys because I've never had a problem with any of their repairs.
Rear brakes - $161.97
Tune up - $146.99
Synthetic oil change - $54.19
Warranty - $21.47
Additional labor time - $69.00
Tax = $39.11
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Front Brake Pads
Amount: $350.00
Posted by: Bike Instead in Long Island, NY.Posted: December 6th, 2010 06:12PM
Car Make: MazdaCar Model: Mazda5
Replace front brake pads on both rotors was $350. Not happy with shop so won't list them here to avoid giving them free publicity.
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Replace Front Brake Pads
Amount: $42.50
Posted by: Pilm in Baltimore, MD.Posted: December 4th, 2010 03:12PM
Car Make: NissanCar Model: 2001 Maxima
Auto Shop: Shocked by local quote, decided to DIY !
Front brakes warning indicator squealed, took to local shop, wanted $750 to replace front and rear brakes/rotors. Decided to take DIY route, replaced front brakes for $42.40. Worked great. Replaced rear brakes about a year later when they began to squeal for another $40.
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1998 Honda Civc LX
Amount: $200.00
Posted by: Amy Q. in San Jose, CA.Posted: December 3rd, 2010 06:12PM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Civic
Auto Shop: Thanh's Auto
1 front brake pad $60
2 front rotors $80
labor $80
preliminary total $220
student discount -$20
final total $200
Is this normal or expensive? :
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Rear Brakes and Rotors
Amount: $275.00
Posted by: Harmonious Music in New City, NY.Posted: December 3rd, 2010 01:12PM
Car Make: 2007 FordCar Model: Fusion
Auto Shop: BP
They Redid the rear Breaks and Rotors for $275 + Tax
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How Long ?
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: bluffguy in Riverhead, NY.Posted: December 1st, 2010 01:12PM
Car Make: MercuryCar Model: Mountaineer
Auto Shop: Ford Dealer
Have 65000 on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer, had a safety check, expected to do brakes, dealer said brakes were fine, look at them again in 12000 miles ! Have not spent a dime on this besides Oil Changes !
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1990 Grand Caravan
Amount: $56.00
Posted by: jgs in Artesia, CA.Posted: November 24th, 2010 05:11AM
Car Make: DodgeCar Model: Grand Caravan
Auto Shop: DIY home
Semi metallic front pads and rear shoes, plus new drum spring kit for $56 through Amazon.com for $56. I already had the synthetic grease, brake tools, brake bleeder, cotter pins and a gallon of brake fluid. The rotors and drums were in excellent shape (no ridges or deep scratches) so I just scuffed with emory paper. Drained and replaced brake fluid and repacked wheel bearings while I was at it.
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1993 Ford Crown Victoria
Amount: $300.00
Posted by: jgs in Artesia, CA.Posted: November 24th, 2010 04:11AM
Car Make: FordCar Model: Crown Victoria
Auto Shop: DIY home
Bought 4 new drilled and slotted rotors locally for $200. Bought front and rear "Satisfied" ceramic brake pads online from Amazon.com for $100. I had the synthetic grease, brake tools and bleeding equipment and a gallon of brake fluid. Installation very straightforward and easy with the exception of having to take a 2" x 2" and tapping the back of each frozen rear rotor to pop them off. Drained and replaced all the old brake fluid with new fluid.
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2005 Ford Freestyle Limited Front pads and Machined Rotors
Amount: $90.00
Posted by: ???????? in Birmingham, AL.Posted: November 12th, 2010 12:11PM
Car Make: FordCar Model: Freestyle Limited
Auto Shop: home garage
Purchased mid-grade ceramic pads for $56 plus tax after 20% off and $4 for caliper lube, brake cleaner. $30 for front rotors to be machined at local shop. Very easy install. You can look up videos on youtube to help. Good luck and highly recommend doing it yourself.
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2003 nissan maxima font brake pads(akebono) and rotors
Amount: $464.00
Posted by: yaniv in okc, OK.Posted: November 11th, 2010 07:11PM
Car Make: nissanCar Model: maxima
Auto Shop: littleton CO
175$ for both pads and installation
90$ for each rotor (so total 180 for both)
40$ to find out that brakes and rotors were below specs
60$ in tax
good ? bad ? labor charge in usa sucks !! should've just done it myself
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New front pads & rotors
Amount: $291.92
Posted by: Kat M in hyattsville, MD.Posted: November 10th, 2010 08:11AM
Car Make: MazdaCar Model: Protege
Auto Shop: Pep Boys
I originally took the car in to a Mazda dealership to get the brakes checked - they quoted $497.85 to replace the front brake pads and rotors, 140 to flush out and change the brake fluid, and 28 for tire rotation for a total of 665.85.
When I called Pep Boys they quoted 69.99 for the hydraulic brake flush and 213.97 for all the parts and labor with free tire rotation - the total with tax was 313.89, then I found a coupon on their website for 10% off. VERY happy to have saved $375, it pays to compare :) I just wish I'd seen the coupon sooner since Pep Boys offered free brake inspection too, and the dealer charged $55 just to tell me what was wrong w/the car!
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2007 Camry Brake Pads and Machined Rotors Labor Only!!
Amount: $150.00
Posted by: New Guy in NJ in Iselin, NJ.Posted: November 6th, 2010 01:11PM
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Camry
Auto Shop: Neel Auto
I purchased front & rear ceramic brake pads for my 2007 Camry for $100. I took it to local auto repair shop for installation and machining the rotors. I haven't gotten new brakes/pads before so I didn't know what would be the labor cost, but after reading above posts I think $150 is very reasonable.
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Pads and resurface rotors
Amount: $380.00
Posted by: twilliams in Katy, TX.Posted: November 4th, 2010 08:11AM
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Pathfinder
Auto Shop: Champion Nissan Houston
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