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Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 07:50:19 GMT
From: "Geoff" <Jeffe_Verdenopsamail.com>
Subject: Re: Brakes $$$


$400 to rebuild calipers!! My mechanic charges $80 an end for brakes with a caliper rebuild -- when I'm to busy/lazy to do it myself Myles J. Swift wrote in message <70l4g3$krmnopsam.mind.net>... >If it is time for calipers to be rebuilt this price is not out of line. > >Myles > >Justin VanAbrahams wrote in message <362CF47C.43EBnopsamnet>... >>Lynnie Henderson wrote: >>> >>> I have a 92 900S automatic. The brakes are at 15% according to the >>> dealer. Then he quoted a price of $400! Is this normal? I'm sure I've >>> had brakes since I've had the car, but I don't remember that kind of >>> price. (Please copy me on e-mail if you post an answer - thanks) >> >> >>Brake pads are not very expensive - $20 or so per corner. >>Rotors, however, are quite pricey and cost well over $100 each >>(for genuine Saab parts). I am guessing that the $400 estimate you >>received was probably for two front rotors and all four sets of pads. >>If that's the case, $400 is a reasonable amount. Depending on the >>mileage of your car and how you drive it, new front rotors may be a >>good idea. >> >>If you're concerned, I'd take the car elsewhere for a second >>opinion, or ask the dealer to show you what's wrong the current >>setup. >> >>-Justin > >

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