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need advice
i went to a tire shop the other day to get my brakes fixed because my car is making a loud metallic noise when i hit the brakes. i was told i need new rotors calipers and pads. and they want 800 to do it with the parts. i think i can get the calipers for around 125 for both and the rotors for pretty cheap too. but they want 380 for labor if i get the parts. do you think that is too much and would they just do the rotors for cheaper and i can get a friend to do the caliper because as i was told in these older cars a machine is need to change the rotors?
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you don't really need new rotors. just ask to have them resurfaced, then new brake bads. they are charging you a lot in my opinion dude. i had my stuff done resurfaced rotors, new brake pads, minus the calipers, for 200, that's including labor...adding calipers probably wouldn't increase it that much. it's possible to find a cheaper deal, but then again, i live in SJ. countless shops here
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Did they tell you why you need new calipers? Are they leaking? Usually when you get metallic sounds, it means your pads are worn
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Calipers could also give you that sounds, especially if they have seized or rusted!!!!
I had that problem with my back calipers both rusted completely!
Probably go with brakes and resurface though first! see if that solves your problem bro!
I had that problem with my back calipers both rusted completely!
Probably go with brakes and resurface though first! see if that solves your problem bro!
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I would want to see proof that the calipers are seized and need replaced
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