AirJordan23922

So I'm at the stealership with my 2008 tl-s and I need new front brakes. They say to eliminate the squeaking they also need to resurface my rotors. True? I say no that only needs to be done if my rotors are warped, and so he starts stumbling on his words and tells me the only way he can gurantee the squeaking to go away is if the rotors are resurfaced. All for 530.00!! Can someone help me and quick. Thanks in advance.

1fsthatch

RIP OFF go to a trusted mechanic to resurface them and for breakes just do them yourself im sure someone will give you the link to the DIY for pad replacment

AirJordan23922

The brakes I'm having done only because I'm short on time but I wanted to know is it necessary to have my rotors resurfaced at every brake change? Thank you for the help also.

BradE

Is it $530 total, including the pads? The price is high because the OE brake pads for TL-S at the dealership is $220 + for just the pads.

Even if you are short on time, it's only a couple pins that hold them in the caliper. It takes longer to get the car jacked up and on stands then it does to actually change the pads. Takes maybe 15 minutes per side, and that's if your doing it slow.

wh0g0tcha

Dealerships will charge to alot more than a mechanic will in my experience and NO you do not have to resurface rotors on every brake change.

AirJordan23922

Thank you guys all for your help, it came out to be 320 for everything without tax..... No resurfacing, just the front two brake pads changed. 200 for the pads, 120 for labor!?!?!?Grrr in the future I'm going to try and do it myself.

BradE

$120 labor for pad install......

It's 2 fucking pins per caliper, with a lift you can do the front in 20 minutes, 30 TOPS.

Jesstzn

I just changed the rotors & pads this morning on mine , if it was just the pads all you do id loosen 1 bolt , remove the other, flip the 1/2 the caliper up and slip out the old pads .. compress the piston back and slip in the new pads. Reverse the proceedure to assemble.

After market ceramic pads from places like auto part warehouse for the EBC Front Brake Pad Set - Redstuff Ceramic 3000 - Ceramic for less than $130

Dave_W

Do them yourself or have a trusted mechanic do them. The front brake job for a TL-S is expensive because you have brembos up front. Cutting the rotors will not get rid of the squeaking, which by the way is also charactoristic of brembo brakes. Good brakes, but noisy, and the stock pads wear out quick.

BradE

He's got a TL-S, you don't even need to remove the caliper to change the pads. They are held in with 2 pins and a spring. Knock the pins out, and you can pull them out though the opening in top of the caliper.

Def got raped on the labor.

DMZ

The rotors should be resurfaced or replaced whenever replacing worn out pads. Front OEM pads for the '04/5/6 6MT and '07/8 Type-S can be bought on line for about $165 with shipping from www.oemacuraparts.com or www.acuraoemparts.com.
.
.

Majofo

Only if the rotor is warped.. it's not necessary to turn or replace on every pad replacement unless the rotor is noticeably worn. If it looks & feels like flat glass I wouldn't touch it.

LoveMyTL-S

Some members are sporting the Duralast CMAX Gold ceramic pads with good results. $60.00 at Autozone.

07tl-s6spd

iTrader: (1)

im not sure if they make them for 07-08 tl-s...but i have some ferro-carbon pads on my integra that work super well on my brembo rotors...made by hawk performance pads

PhilB81

+1 on hawk performance pads, I've used then on 2 of my cars, and my cousin has them on 3 of his (s2000, 98 TypeR [track day car], and 91 integra SCCA race car) and they work very very well.

acyetea

is this not covered under warranty?

BradE

Pads and rotors are wear and tear items, no they are not covered under warranty.