Hi Guys, Im going to be needing back brakes soon. The acura dealership said it would be about 500$ just for the back rotors and pads.. Does this seem about right? I think i can maybe do it my self, is it that hard?? Thanks!

 

never go to the dealer for something like that. do it yourself or go to pretty much any mechanic that will do it for less than half that.

 

Way too much.

 

If you are mechanically inclined, do it yourself. Buy the parts at your local parts store but make sure you buy good quality parts, don't cheap out on your brakes! If you're not mechanically literate, take it to a reputable shop that will do it for less than half of what the dealer is trying to rape you for.

 

I bought new rotors from partsamerica for 40 bux a pair and the pads were about 35, I only paid 75 total. The brake shoe for the e-brake lasts a pretty long time so you won't need to replace that. the labor is pretty easy as long as you have the right tools, I'm sure theres a DIY on the forum do a search for it.
All you need is Tire iron, a jack, ratchet, open ended wrench, impact driver and a C-clamp.

 

For about $150 more and a day of your time, you can get all new Slottted Rotors (Fronts & Rears), pads and SS lines. I've posted my set up in a number of recent brake threads.

For considerably less, you can get OE replacements.

DIY is pretty easy, even for a noob like me. PM me if you need links.

 

THats a Rape price

 

The park brake pads are usually ok unless you park with the brake partially on and back out of the driveway~ oooops
The fun part of the job is dealing with the park brake pads- which are a mini set of drum brakes- the center hub of the rear rotor is their drum!
Notice how the center sticks out on the rear rotor?- thats the park brake area

You often have to loosen their adjustment to get the rotors off, then adjust them up to the correct tension so they hold the car- but dont drag and reduce gas mileage.
Its easy to do- just takes time and awareness and a small screwdriver-
they dealer probably gets 1 hour per side labor on fronts, and 1.5 hours per side rears- just because of the park brakes--I have worked on mine a few times- I know

Remember to flush the brake fluid- if never done before- do it BEFORE working on the brakes- so you dont ~backwash~ crud when you compress the piston,,,
and shove brake fluid back up the lines--- results on new caliper soon after~

 

Go to a non-dealer, it should be about 200-300.

 

+1

 

I'm getting rear's installed from my mechanic for $70 cash. I bought the brakes from rockauto.com

 

depends on the garage, I got quoted 550 for back brakes (rotors and pads) then bought new rotors and pads on all 4 corners (Rotora) for under 500 and put them on myself.

 

OKay, thanks for the replys. Yeah, that was 500$ just for the back brakes..... So im like woah. lol. i can maybe do it my self, but i never have done anything like it, but can follow instructions..... Or, i could just take it to the local guy that does a good job. You are saying flush the system? Can you do it your self even with ABS? the fronts are fine... I may just buy the rotors and pads and have him do it..

 

the TL brakes are easy to flush/bleed the system- no special abs issues or tools
the only thing special is the order you do them in is different than any other car I have worked on!

LF= driver front then clockwise around the car
LF RF RR LR
thats it-

 

If you've got a reasonable amount of basic mechanical skill (not a lot, but some), some decent hand tools and a Jack and Stands, you can do this.

If you decide to do it, PM me and I'll send good links for the DIY - that way you'll have instructions to follow.

 

Bearcat94............could you also send me a DIY link to do both front and back pads & rotors?
(I tried private messaging you, but for some reason the Mod did not allow, inspite of being logged in)

 

There is a DIY by "CHEWKNOW" for the front already, just do a search I used it and it helped me! I would also be interested in a picture DIY for the back brakes, especially because of the mini set of parking brakes.

 

I just had my own supplied front rotors and pads plus a brake fluid flush done for only $100. Get your own parts and do it yourself or find a reputable shop. Check out www.tirerack.com for the parts...

 

You can't PM because you don't have enought posts/time yet.

This is from a recent thread. The 2G Brake DIY link is CHEWKNOW's DIY that CJITTY mentioned.

Hope it helps.

 

Would everyone getting ready to do the rear brakes..... PLEASE flush the brake fluid system completely- BEFORE you work on the brakes.
Old moisture and deadly corrosion IS in the fluid and calipers- when you push the caliper piston in- to make room for the new pads- it backwashes all that stuff which may cause a tear in the oring seal- ===caliper failure!
BY simply changing the fluid first, you remove all the stuff and have fresh clean dry new fluid in there, I say dry because brake fluid absorbs/sucks moisture from the air- in the brake system air gets compressed and pushed thru the hydraulic brake fluid when you push the pedal- it gets to the end point and begins to rust into tiny particles.... you can guess the rest
Change brake fluid starting at year 3 of cars age- then every year after that- forever!
Bleed order LF driver front then clockwise around the car- LF RF RR LR

 

A lot of the DIY seem to be for front rotors, is it the same process for the rear rotors? What exactly is the process with the parking brakes.

 

Sorry, Meant to post this 3G link. 2G is virtually identical as 3G AT Pads/Rotors. Not sure about similarity of the parking brake, but probably nearly the same.

D-041: Brakes-front/rear caliper overhaul, front/rear pad replacement, brake bleeding, brake disc specifications, parking brake adjustment

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118283

 

the rears all use the same parts for many years and model of hona/acura
The adjuster wheel is at the bottem, tighten till brake rotor stops- then back off 6 clicks
that should hold fine when park brake set normally
Listen for slight drag of shoes to drum- thats all you want