Brakes Cost - Buyer Experiences and Price Information

Did I overpay? The mechanics seemed sketchy and tore up one of my wheels with their air tools. They offered a $50 refund or a replacement wheel. I am having them order the replacement.

Ordered complete kit from amazon - all new pads and rotors delivered to my door. Opted for the more expensive slotted/drilled rotors and ceramic pads.
Took half a day in the garage, but I take the time to inspect and grease everything while I'm doing things.

checked out four shops close to work and finally decided to let these guys do the work. After inspecting the car i was quoted $400.00 for front pads and new rotors.

I brought 2007 malibu new off the lot. I took it to Midas and they told me I need a brake job. I did not know my husband had died and he always dealed with midas. They charge me almost $400. for pads and rotors. Then again 8months late they said I need brakes again. I have paid about $5,000 in brakes for my car since 2007. I have finish with Midas I will never never go there again they took advantage of me because I am a female. Matter of fact I had to complete brake job done twice last year. I have all my receipts
I called corp and I believe the midas I went to is privately own. Because the person that call me back stated that he has very close connection with the community

I feel overcharged, should have called around first.

My Granddaughter jacked the car up & put jack stands in place. Once we got the wheel off it took me about 1/2 hour to R&R each set of pads and put everything back on tight. I even cleaned things up and greased everything. Got the pads from Napa Auto Parts and the instructions from Napa online. I'm 60 yrs old with 13 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. Been doing my own brakes for over 30 years. Yes I wear gloves. I broke a nail this time. Darn it!

Plus a $35.00 "shop fee"-
Wondering if I was overcharged? Went in for $20.00 oil change and out with a $385.00 brake job.

I thought this was very high . It looks like based on what I see here that it would be consider average for going to a repair shop.

Front New Pads and new Rotors.
Back New brake shoes 2 new wheel cylinders. New hardware kit. New brake fluid. Machined drums. Adjusted new shoes. Also included oil change in price and replacing two burned out license plate bulbs and one burned out shifter bulb. The one which lights up PRND you. The brakes now work great and are quite. Hope this helps.

I did it myself and saved money. 90$ for the fluid, brake pads and calipers for the front. It isn't that complicated. Only one way they can go on. And this was a '95. Need two people to bleed the lines. Then you're good to go. Took me and hour to take it off and an hour to put on. That's 150 in labor I saved at least. I love it how the mechanics/who work alot of the times at parts stores, treat you like you don't know your own automobile or you aren't "certified" so how can you change brakes? It's not that hard

Purchased Prostop OEM brake pads and rotors kit online at prostop.com for front and rear wheels for $150. Repair shop installed for $180. They finished installation within an hour. I was told two people worked on vehicle. I may have been ripped off on service-time/hourly wages. Still unclear on issue.

Price was after a 50% off coupon for parts.

Front brake pads and rotors

Pads are about $50-60 a pair.rnrnRotors are about $100 ea IF NEEDED.rnrn1 hour labor. Any more and you're getting hosed.

I bought fron rotors -21 dollars 42 dollars for set front pads. blue pads 38-dollars -and rear pads -for 24 dollars= and my freind who is a auto mechanic-charge 70=dollars - so for under 160.00 dollars - I have new front rotors blue brake pads -plus rear brake pads -I say shop around just by parts and have a mechanic -do it on in his spare time , meaning we all no some who works on cars-so I thing for the amount I paid I am more then happy-I bought my parts at car quest= nanuet ny

Bought all OEM parts on Amazon - will last 100K miles - all AC DELCO OEM Parts - DO IT YOURSELF

Guy and his crew are amazing. I was recommended by a friend and alhamdulillah, I'm happy!

Broke both of my drum brakes. Won't accept any liability. A**HOLES

noise coming from rear.vehicle was taken to dealer,who said it need rear brakes(complete)job.rnstated the car was unsafe to drive.because this was our commuter car we got it done.dealer gave arnloaner car for free,warranty for 1 yr unlimited miles.stated if got after market parts it would be $600.00.don"t feel it was fair but what can you do,when you are told it unsafe to drive veh.

I took my car to the mechanic and they told me 250.00 for front brakes rotors and and alignment is that a good price

$22 per rotor at Pepboys. Namebrand is "Prostop". $49 for Ceramic brake pads. After tax/15% off coupon spent $76. I went expensive on the pads and cheap on the rotors.

If you are not sure if your rotors need replacing: Go to pepboys and ask them to measure (free) minimum width should be 340mm. If your rotors are at or near this number they cant be resurfaced and reused. Buy new ones.

I already had brake cleaner and brake grease, BUT JUST SO YOU KNOW.... brake grease is included with the Prostop Ceramic brake pads.

Job took between 2-3 hours to complete. I cleaned brake parts nicely and thoroughly used brake grease on all metal shims attached to pads and the one shim inside each caliper.

You do not need a pad seperator to push in piston! There is a large slotted cross on piston, I used a small chisel to fit sideways in cross section and turned counterclockwise a few revolutions to push piston inward. It takes literally about 30 seconds to do, then you can fit caliper over rotor with new pads installed.

Multiple items can be used to fit into piston cross section. I found a small chisel to work perfectly.
Quick summary of work per each side rear of car (front would be exactly the same because car is front and rear disc brakes): 1) Take of tire 2) Reove Caliper Bolts (2 bolts total) 3) Take off caliper 4) Remove additional 2 bolts holding last piece of brake assembly to rotor 5) Take off the two small screws holdin rotor in place 6) Clean where necessary with brake cleaner 7) Let everything dry 8) Thoroughly spray brake cleaner on brand new rotor surface. 9) Attach new rotors with two screws you previously removed 10) Apply brake grease to all shims 11) Re-attach two bolts which connect first part of brake assembly (name unknown) to rotor. 12) Re-attach two bolts which connect caliper to rotor. 13) Attach lugnuts. 14) Your done, when you first use new brakes they will be soft and quickly self adjust after hitting the brakes a few times.

Driver side rear had a melted brake pad from overheating. The last owner didn't use ceramic pads. This job was for all 4 rotors and new ceramic pads. My calipers were fine.

I am not to familiar with how much these parts cost but I am really hoping they don't just throw out a number just because I am a girl! I have come to them since day one! So I hope they appreciate and respect my services!

2 rotors @ $34/rotor
1 set ceramic front pads @ $50
DOT 3 Brake Fluid

Tools used:
Impact Wrench w/ 18mm 22mm sockets
Vice Grip
Rubber Mallet

I was very surprised to find the front Rotors are TWICE the cost of the back Rotors (had back breaks done in November), at $100 a piece!! In addition, tack on the cost of Brake Pads with Labor, and I ended up spending a whopping 1/2 a Grand on a brake job today. Lovely!

Think I could have gotten a better deal at another location but they could get right on it. Was in and out in 45 minutes. Next time will make a few phone calls first. Had the job done today, June 2012

June 2012

Told I needed front and rear brake pads and rotor sanding. Would have gone to dealer but didn't have time. Leaving on a 6 hr. road trip in a few days, so I went to NTB, which takes care of my tires.
They also changed the brake fluid. Labor charge was $316.

Was I taken advantage of?