How much should a Brembo Break job cost?
09-13-2008, 08:40 AM
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My brembo fronts were $415 less 10% at the dealer. No matter how easy it might be to replace the pads themselves, the rotors should still be turned after 10's of 1000's of miles. I get mine done at the dealer because they use the lathe that resurfaces to rotors ON THE CAR. That way, the new surface is perfectly perpendicular the wheel hub and spindle.
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1. How many miles on your rotors when you had them turned?
2. How much did they take off?
3. How much thickness was left after turning?
I have 62,000 miles on my rotors and I'm trying to decide if it's even worth turning them. Thanks
09-14-2008, 06:32 PM
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2. I have no idea
3. I have no idea
Keep in mind most of those miles were from city driving. Your rotors may still be resufaceable.
09-14-2008, 10:05 PM
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Yeah, I just measured them at 23.5 mm (service limit is 23 mm). Probably going to go with new rotors anyhow. Thanks.
01-04-2009, 09:10 PM
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So, I am at 34+K. My lease is up in April. I need to put something in there. Can I just by the pads for $52- and drop them in like hockey pucks and be done with it? What is the bare bones way of getting the job done? I only need them to last about 5K.
01-04-2009, 09:28 PM
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01-05-2009, 06:55 AM
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Just do it your self and spare being raped by the dealership. Brembo brakes are really easy to work with. I have Sti Brembos on my wrx and Evo Brembos on the 240sx. I change the pads/ rotors on them a few times a summer due to track events. Only takes me about an hour for everything. Including bleeding the brakes.
01-06-2009, 09:34 AM
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Do you have a pointer to the DIY for the 07 type S brakes? I am in the process of ording new pads and while I have replaced many dis brake pads over the years have not done the Acrua ones before.
01-06-2009, 10:05 AM
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www.placeforbrakes.com has the genuine Brembo brand OEM replacement front rotors for about $140 including shipping for the pair and some of the best prices I've found on the net overall.
http://www.placeforbrakes.com/produc...&car_year=2004
Here's everything they have for '04/5/6 and '07/8 Type-S: http://www.placeforbrakes.com/produc...tegory_key=all
Normally, I go to the the stealership to have the brakes done when there's rotor resurfacing involved, but they're due for replacement in my upcoming brake job.
I also think I'm gonna go with the Monroe Ceramic pads this time as well, $40 from placeforbrakes.com
http://www.monroebrakes.com/products/prod_default.asp
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http://www.placeforbrakes.com/produc...&car_year=2004
Here's everything they have for '04/5/6 and '07/8 Type-S: http://www.placeforbrakes.com/produc...tegory_key=all
Normally, I go to the the stealership to have the brakes done when there's rotor resurfacing involved, but they're due for replacement in my upcoming brake job.
I also think I'm gonna go with the Monroe Ceramic pads this time as well, $40 from placeforbrakes.com
http://www.monroebrakes.com/products/prod_default.asp
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01-06-2009, 10:09 AM
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3G Garage for all your DIY needs:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-garage-faq-3g-tl-newbies-553554/
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
D-085: Brake disc (rotor), knuckle, hub, and front wheel bearing replacement
https://acurazine.com/forums/religion-politics-18/world-opinion-132940/
There is also a good DIY with Pics linked in a post by memeber "Evader", but SEARCH is F'N BROKEN (AGAIN!!) -
- so I can't find the thread for you. 
01-06-2009, 11:55 AM
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01-06-2009, 12:19 PM
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On my TSX I had R1 Concepts rotors, crossed drilled and slotted, front and back. Nice rotors for a great price. Here's the link for the TL Brembo rotors:
http://store.r1concepts.com/Items/It...es%20-%20Front
http://store.r1concepts.com/Items/It...es%20-%20Front
01-07-2009, 03:32 AM
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I ordered my pads and upgraded to drilled/slotted rotors from rotorpros here in SoCal. Call or e-mail Rich and tell him Tom L. recommended you. The set of performance pads was $ 80.00 when ordered with rotors. The dealer quoted me $ 280.00 just for front pads. I'm getting the whole job done ( front and rear ) for $ 100.00 at a local reputable brake shop.
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