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Posted by Ari [Email] (#2847) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Ari) on Fri, 8 Apr 2005 06:35:41 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: > $500 for a rear brake replacement on a 99 9-5 wagon, hancox, Fri, 8 Apr 2005 05:58:06
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Most cars need pads replaced. Assume getting charged $75 for a set of $45 pads, and an hour's labor for a half-hour of work. $85 for labor.

My guess is that for half a grand, you're getting new pads, new rotors, and possibly, just possibly, a set of rebuilt calipers.

My pet peeve with brake jobs is that many shops replace everything, and that is usually unnecessary. Calipers should last the life of the car, if the brake fluid is changed even semi-regularly. Rear rotors should also last the life of the car. Some places insist on turning rotors with every brake pad replacement. I don't agree with that, assuming the rotors are in good shape. But since you can't turn a rotor if it is below a certain thickness, many shops will just replace the rotor if they're near that point.

I would ask for a complete list of what is being replaced, AND WHY. You didn't say how many miles on the car, or if there are any outstanding problems. If you've got a stuck caliper, I can see replacing it. If it's working fine, leave it alone. If the rotors are badly scored or worn below limits, they need replacement, otherwise, I leave them alone.

I consider brakes to be the ideal DIY task. Replacing brake pads is very easy, usually less than an hour's work your first time out. Believe it or not for a critical system, it's hard to screw them up. You can save a ton of money, and get to know your car.

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