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Old 01-03-2005, 01:01 PM
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new brakes question

Hi,

I need new rear brakes on my car . I called pohanka acura and they quoted me $290 (new pads, machine finish rotors, fluids,etc) for rear brakes only.

Is $290 a good price? that is just for the rear. Service guy says $300 for the front so Im lookin at about $600 total for new front/rear brakes.

Im not sure if i need new front brakes cuz I got the pads replaced and the rotors resurfaced a few times already (warranty), but I havent gotten the rear brakes replaced yet.

Is this price a rip off or should I go to sears or midas?

please advise.

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I just did my brakes ('00TL) yesterday. I paid $177 for two new front rotors, 4 Wagner Thermoquiet pads, and 1 can of brake cleaner. When I had the dealer do them 18 months ago, I paid $430 for all four brakes and a tranny service. Sounds pretty pricey to me.
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My dad just had his front rotors turned for the first time at 99,000 miles at Tires Plus. They machined the rotors, replaced the pads and the clips for around $125. (02TL-S)
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I just did my brakes ('00TL) yesterday. I paid $177 for two new front rotors, Wagner Thermoquiet pads for all 4 wheels, and 1 can of brake cleaner. When I had the dealer do them 18 months ago, I paid $430 for all four brakes and a tranny service. Sounds pretty pricey to me.
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get some aftermarket rotors and pads. it will be cheaper and better.
Old 01-03-2005, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by car_lost
get some aftermarket rotors and pads. it will be cheaper and better.
ususally after market brakes do work better depending on which brand/series you get... recently did my brakes myself...

$ 90.00 for premium brakes (front and back)...
28.00 to resurface all 4 rotors...
20.00 to by lunch for my friend that helped me..
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i just had new pads put on the rear for $104. rotors were not turned...
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i think its a damn good price.
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i'm approaching 40k on my CL, would the dealer resurface my rotors or do i have too many miles for them to do that?
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i just did my brakes...it was 300 for all four brand new drilled and slotted rotors shipped. I went with the axxis metal masters and they cost me 100 shipped for all four sets. i did the work myself and it took about 3 hours b/c never did it before and the rotors were severely rusted on....total cost = $400 and a couple hours of labor.....performance is great really stiffened the pedal up and the pads have a great bite
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