OK. I know I will get some varying prices but....I just received my slotted rotors, axis pads and steel braided brake lines. What is a fair price for installation. The shop I called quoted me roughly about 3 hrs and fluid to equal around 320-350.
It sounds like a lot to me but...I've never changed anything on the Beast. I would think with a lift and power tools it would only be a one hour job. I really would like to do it myself. Not only to familiarize myself with the Beast, but to save money. However, I don't have the luxury of time or place to do it. So, if the price sounds normal for this type of job I will just have them do it. Any input is appreciated. Thanks Everyone!!
Oh and btw. Not like anybody needed to know but... weight of the rear rotors are 14.15 and 14.10 lbs the front are 27.35 and 27.50 lbs. Dont know why there is such a big difference with the front ... well i guess .15 lbs isnt that much... haha. I'll weigh my stock brake rotors once I get the job done.
Oh and they are I guess the Stoptech Sport stop slotted rotors if ya wanted to know.
I got the exact same products as you (sans the stainless steel lines) and got charged $250 by my indy to do the job. He charges $75 per hour, so it is around the same time estimate that you were given.
Remember to remind them to only do a low-speed test on them once installed, and that you'll take care of high speed tests and bedding.
EDIT: did you get the sensors for the new pads (one for back, one for front)?
That price sounds right on target. My indy quoted me $180 for just the rear rotors, pads, and lines. BTW, YES you will need to get the sensors. I've been told that they should be replaced when you are replacing the rotors.
You don't NEED to replace the sensors if they have not yet activated the 'brake' indicator! (These sensors just 'wear off' when the pad gets low- hence once activated they need to be replaced.)
It seems strange they people can spend a hour or two surfing the internet but not the same time jacking up a car one corner at a time and swapping bolt on parts...2,3 hours is about what I'd 'charge' if I was in the biz...perhaps 4 if they were really dumb
An hour per axle is fair.
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You don't NEED to replace the sensors if they have not yet activated the 'brake' indicator! (These sensors just 'wear off' when the pad gets low- hence once activated they need to be replaced.)
It seems strange they people can spend a hour or two surfing the internet but not the same time jacking up a car one corner at a time and swapping bolt on parts...2,3 hours is about what I'd 'charge' if I was in the biz...perhaps 4 if they were really dumb
An hour per axle is fair.
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I'm with you. Bought all the equipment needed for brake jobs. No more dealer for me. One brake job should recoup all of my equipment costs.
I think it depends on whether you have the time and confidence to do it. Brakes are sort of important, so in my book, if you are not 100% confident about doing it, have it done at a shop or find someone with more experience tho help out. I did the latter but my neighbor has an awesome set of tools and a M5 as well. I did though have my indy do a brake fluid flush and to give a once over of my handy work just to be safe.
It seems strange they people can spend a hour or two surfing the internet but not the same time jacking up a car one corner at a time and swapping bolt on parts...2,3 hours is about what I'd 'charge' if I was in the biz...perhaps 4 if they were really dumb
An hour per axle is fair.
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This seems a little harsh...
The time spent bleeding the brake system to install the new lines will add time to the job. The price sounds about right to me...
. Nope. Is that something I need. lol. When I was ordering them, no one mentioned I needed them. But, the answer is no I didn't.
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