$500 seems high, if this doesn't include hydraulic parts as well. I just did this job myself, buying my parts from BusDepot. The prices of the brake mechanical parts (new rotors, pads, hardware) came to about $130 or so. Wheel bearing kits for each side (I/O brng & seal) came to about $50. Thus, excluding hydraulic parts (caliper rebuild kits or calipers), I spent about $180 on the parts for the front brakes. I don't know how long this job is SUPPOSED to take, but I wouldn't think much more than a couple of hours total. Since new rotors are being used, the new bearing races and seal can be installed in them prior to disassembling the old brakes. Assuming the shop marks up the prices of the parts, they will probably cost you more than what I paid. However, I would still think the whole job would be significantly less than $500, in my opinion. Maybe you should shop around and compare quotes for doing this work. Dan Robie Pierce wrote: > What is a fair shop price to pay for a front brake job- rotors -pads > etc. parts & labor. My guy says $500. Needs bearings etc.?? Seems high. > > 91 Wolfie Vanagon > > Thanks |
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