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Holy Crap!
i just called the dealership n asked them how much it would b to install new brake pads n they said $150 + theyll need the car for 1/2 the day...is that even rite?...$150 for pads...n 1/2 the day to install...WTF?!?!?!
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A good licensed mechanic can probably change out all four brakes pads in a matter of 10 min!!!
I went to my mechanic to have my front pads installed, and literally, he was done installing before I had time to pay!!! If it's just for the fronts...it takes no time...
as for the price, well I paid 25 bux CDN, so 150 USD sounds outrageous...
I would say, if you have any knowledge about cars, attempt this yourself, it's really not that hard to do.
I went to my mechanic to have my front pads installed, and literally, he was done installing before I had time to pay!!! If it's just for the fronts...it takes no time...
as for the price, well I paid 25 bux CDN, so 150 USD sounds outrageous...
I would say, if you have any knowledge about cars, attempt this yourself, it's really not that hard to do.
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i have a 01' TL...yea i have to realigned my car too..n they said it was gona b $99.95...so i went around n the shops here r like the same price...but the only better bout the dealership is the warranty...wait...i have a question tho...i asked the mechanic shop to paint my calipers...n im doing the alignement n brake change at the dealership...should i have them painted 1st...then take it to the dealership...or the other way around..kuz if i go to the dealership 1st...then the mechanic shop...wont they have to take the tires off again...n then the alignement screwed again?
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hahaha that's crazy they're ripping you off.
i can get brake pads replaced for 15$ by a certified mechanic.
my point is im sure you can find a cheaper price.
i can get brake pads replaced for 15$ by a certified mechanic.
my point is im sure you can find a cheaper price.
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so what do u guys think...im getting my car aligned on 10/28...should i get my calipers painted b4 or after...kuz if i do it after would that just screw up the alignment again?
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lol...sweet...we should meet up sometime... well i used to live in ptown...but i just moved like few months ago to dublin...like the edge of it...over the bridge by in n out...but i still do 99.9% of stuff in ptown kuz im just so used to it...
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I usually have bought OEM honda pads for all my hondas becuase alot of the aftermarket ones tend to squeak, so I just shell out the rediculous $48 for OEMs. I do them myself though. If you do attempt this though, I should warn you that you WILL need an impact driver if you plan on turning or replacing the rotors. There are 2 phillips head screws per rotor that are a bitch to get off unless you take an impact driver to it and beat the hell out of them. They come off fine, but budget another $3 for a trip to the dealer for new rotor screws because if they're in there tight, you will screw them up. Its really not too hard; just set aside a few hours on a Saturday and you're good to go.
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