| Vancouver Auto Chat 2016 VAC Community Head Moderator: Raid3n |
 | 
11-20-2017, 09:42 AM
|
#1 | | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 149
Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts
Failed 86 Times in 13 Posts
| Front Brakes for Toyota
Got a 1991 Totoya Corolla that mechanic said needed to replace front brakes. Said it was $425, is this way overpriced?
Shop is Amin's Auto Service, had great reviews so trusted that they'd be honest. Just wanted a second opinion!
| 
|  | |
11-20-2017, 09:53 AM
|
#2 | | RS Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: GTA
Posts: 29,665
Thanked 11,266 Times in 4,627 Posts
Failed 432 Times in 276 Posts
|
I think you need to dig a bit deeper and ask a few more questions, such as:
- Which parts are being replaced? (i.e. calipers / brake pads / rotors / etc.)
- Using factory Toyota parts or aftermarket
- Does the quote include labour and warranty?
Hopefully someone with more experience an chime in. And always get a written quote, and ask for a second opinion elsewhere.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by whitev70r  When I had a 2 yo, attending those were friggin painful as hell. I rather get the Chinese water torture for 2 hours. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Badhobz excuse me, i would never date a mainlander... thats disgusting. |
Last edited by bcrdukes; 11-20-2017 at 10:12 AM.
| |
| | |
11-20-2017, 09:56 AM
|
#3 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: burnaby
Posts: 253
Thanked 50 Times in 27 Posts
Failed 12 Times in 4 Posts
|
Yes, I agree.
Also get a quote for everything and ask your local Toyota how much it is and you might be surprised
Good luck
| |
| | |
11-20-2017, 10:12 AM
|
#4 | | RS Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: GTA
Posts: 29,665
Thanked 11,266 Times in 4,627 Posts
Failed 432 Times in 276 Posts
|
For all we know, a Toyota dealer could be cheaper! Always ask!
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by whitev70r When I had a 2 yo, attending those were friggin painful as hell. I rather get the Chinese water torture for 2 hours. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Badhobz excuse me, i would never date a mainlander... thats disgusting. | | |
| | |
11-20-2017, 12:24 PM
|
#5 | | Witness protection
Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: GVRD
Posts: 14,427
Thanked 5,343 Times in 2,222 Posts
Failed 111 Times in 57 Posts
|
wow that's high.
i followed this thread: https://www.revscene.net/forums/6816...tors-pads.html
and bought pads and rotors for my mom's mdx, and with labor at an indie mechanic i was around $450-500 when it was all over, and that's including an extra set of front pads the seller sent by accident that they ended up giving to me.
having said that, like the others have already posted above, we don't know what needs to be done. caliper rebuild? fluid flush?
__________________
"The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
Last edited by thumper; 11-20-2017 at 07:23 PM.
| |
| | |
11-20-2017, 06:25 PM
|
#6 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: vancouver
Posts: 841
Thanked 810 Times in 179 Posts
Failed 41 Times in 14 Posts
|
rust and seized parts can also be an issue. especially on older vehicles.
| |
| | |
11-20-2017, 10:04 PM
|
#7 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: New Chinatown
Posts: 867
Thanked 589 Times in 246 Posts
Failed 41 Times in 12 Posts
|
If it's just the pads, they are not hard to DIY. You can rent tools from Canadian Tires.
| |
| | |
11-21-2017, 05:19 PM
|
#8 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Anmore
Posts: 29
Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
Failed 1 Time in 1 Post
|
if you're doing c.p.r (calibers, pads, and rotors) with the fluid flush that's about right. pads n rotors with labour shouldn't be more than 3xx$
| |
| | |
11-22-2017, 08:29 AM
|
#9 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Vancouver
Posts: 663
Thanked 335 Times in 88 Posts
Failed 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
Usual just brake job using toyota parts at the dealer comes to about 350... this is labour and parts (machining rotors, replacing pads, lubing pins and cleaning lubing contact points). Oem toyota pads are about 115.00 right now, but that being said you can find oem supplier pads for cheaper at places like lordco and such.
Given the price you were quoted they could be overcharging or they include something else in the brake job that would be included at that price. Always a good idea to ask for a parts and labour break down of the job when you get a quote usually always good to see what the shop is including at that price.
__________________
Boost is not just a choice....It's a life style
1988 Toyota Supra - Mia
1990 Toyota Supra - Letty
1998 Toyota Aristo - Gisele (sold)
| |
| | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:07 PM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
