how much should I pay???
07-11-2008, 01:56 AM
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how much should I pay??? I need to know how much should the labor be to get all 4 rotors and all 4 pads to get installed? I have all 4 rotors and all 4 pads already. I just don't wanna get ripped off and I know a lot of you guys on here do the brakes yourselves. I would like to learn how to do them for the future, but anyways let me know how much I should spend. Thanks
07-11-2008, 02:43 AM
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you should really look into doing them yourself. its extremely easy and im sure there are numerous install guides out there...save the money you would spend on labor for other parts bro
07-11-2008, 03:29 AM
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Yeah I feel you on that! The only problem is I don't have a jack or stands and no kind of tools. I really need to get the rotors and pads installed because the rotors and the pads are done for!!!
07-11-2008, 03:44 AM
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i just did my rotors and pads .If you dont have a jck and stands i got my set from pep-boys for 100 dollers or so ...this will definitely be cheaper than the labor if you d.i.y. all you really need it some metric wrences and sockets. loc tite and torque wrench in nice but you dont "need" them.
But to answer ur question here in tampa the avg is about 45 dollar a wheel.
But to answer ur question here in tampa the avg is about 45 dollar a wheel.
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http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ds_mwarren.htm
It's pretty thorough (since the write-up is credited to one of the very experienced members of this website).
AFA the prices are concerned, you might have to call around your area at the usual stores to see if there prices are what you are willing to pay and that doesn't consider their quality of work, their warranty issues, or their policies on installation.
It's pretty thorough (since the write-up is credited to one of the very experienced members of this website).
AFA the prices are concerned, you might have to call around your area at the usual stores to see if there prices are what you are willing to pay and that doesn't consider their quality of work, their warranty issues, or their policies on installation.
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considering the price of labor, you could most likely go out and buy the required tools that you'll definitely use later on and you'll feel 10x's better at the end of the day knowing YOU did the work. goodluck bro
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. But I didn't supply the parts. I am not mechanically inclined at all.
07-11-2008, 09:16 AM
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You have any local trustworthy Ma and Pa mechanics around? I got a local one. Get a quote from them. Maybe supply your own rotors and pads...
It is really easy to do them yourself, but I can understand if you don't have the tools. If I had the tools, I'd probably weld my subframes connectors to the car.
It is really easy to do them yourself, but I can understand if you don't have the tools. If I had the tools, I'd probably weld my subframes connectors to the car.
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Definitely save yourself the money from Labor, buy some required tools and do it yourself. It's not hard to do and you'll be happy that you saved a bunch of money.
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Thanks for all responses guys. I will see what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna check out some local shops and if its gonna be cheaper to just buy tools and do it myself then that's the route I'm gonna take.