how much does it cost to replace break discs? pads?

Ihaman · 05-28-2003, 01:51 AM

im not too sure which i have but i need to know how much it would usually cost to replace one or the other, are there certain advantages to one over the other?

can i really go to california in 3 weeks?

Ihaman · 05-28-2003, 01:53 AM

did i say that right?

ok, how much does it cost to replace the disc? cause my pad is gone and i've been driving around like that for awhile.

guz · 05-28-2003, 02:32 AM

the pad is most likely what you'll have to replace, unless you've damaged the rotors (car kinda jerks as you brake)...which you'd have to also replace if that were the case. 'disc' is just the type of braking setup used on the particular axle.

if you're just needing the pads replaced, it will depend on what kind you'd like installed. in order of quality & price: organics, semi-metallics, metallics and ceramics. the typical driver&car would usually go w/ the semi-metallics. without knowing your car and where you're taking it, i'd guess replacement of front axle disc brakes w/ semi-metallics would run you a little over $100 for the pair (left/right). if you purchased the pads yourself and did the work, maybe $30 or so.

now a days you'd probably want to look into having them done by a service center that offers lifetime warranty on the pads themselves....so that when you need them replaced again you're only paying for the labor.

Debaser · 02:53 AM

-brake PADS are relatively cheap. they are like $15-$25.

-brake DISCS (rotors) are at least twice as much as pads.

-a lot of times, when the rotors are warped, the mechanic can just have them machined ("turned") instead of replacing them, which will be cheaper.

-usually, the cost of labor (1-2 hours @ $$/hour) will be more than the cost of the pads and rotors.

-bare in mind that you can't just replace the pads and/or rotors for one wheel. its always done two wheels at a time.

- a full brake pad & rotor replacement job on two wheels should run about $200, at least.

- for the love of god don't go to midas. i guarantee once they have you car up on the platform they will claim something like "oh there's a hole in your muffler, or your suspension is bad, blah blah blah" and the $200 balloons into an $800 job.--fucking happens everytime.

STFU · 05-28-2003, 09:26 AM

And for can you go to California in three weeks. One question have you made your reservation.

jczeroman · 05-28-2003, 09:37 AM

Do it yourself dood. Get someone to show you how and do it yourself. The labor cost is not worth it.

DeviousJ · 05-28-2003, 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by jczeroman
Do it yourself dood. Get someone to show you how and do it yourself. The labor cost is not worth it.

Exactly. This is one of those things it's worth learning yourself

crescentfresh · 05-28-2003, 11:33 AM

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Originally posted by DeviousJ

Exactly. This is one of those things it's worth learning yourself

Some of us are afraid of doing car work. Kind of like old people and computers.

twilightfadez · 05-28-2003, 12:07 PM

buy them at a car supply store, and do it yourself

i changed them myself on my car, as well as rotated the tires
no need to pay monkeys to do that easy stuff

Debaser · 05-28-2003, 01:26 PM

some people have no tools at all nor a place to work on their car nor any means to lift a car off its wheels besides a very unstable jack.

DeviousJ · 05-28-2003, 01:29 PM

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Originally posted by crescentfresh

Some of us are afraid of doing car work. Kind of like old people and computers.

Ah, but look at it this way - if you discovered you had a new virus on your computer, would you take it to a PC store for repairs? This is the car equivalent

crescentfresh · 05-28-2003, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by DeviousJ

Ah, but look at it this way - if you discovered you had a new virus on your computer, would you take it to a PC store for repairs? This is the car equivalent

damn you

DeviousJ · 05-28-2003, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by Debaser
some people have no tools at all nor a place to work on their car nor any means to lift a car off its wheels besides a very unstable jack.

A real man would unscrew the wheel nuts with his teeth, then crawl under the car and boost it into the air with his mighty belly

Debaser · 05-28-2003, 01:32 PM

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Originally posted by DeviousJ

Ah, but look at it this way - if you discovered you had a new virus on your computer, would you take it to a PC store for repairs? This is the car equivalent

eh, i disagree. the cost difference between ridding a computer virus and purchasing all the necessary tools and equipment for a do-it-yourself brake job is quite substantial. Let alone the difference between learning both tasks.

Debaser · 05-28-2003, 01:33 PM

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Originally posted by DeviousJ

A real man would unscrew the wheel nuts with his teeth, then crawl under the car and boost it into the air with his mighty belly

crescentfresh · 05-28-2003, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by Debaser

eh, i disagree. the cost difference between ridding a computer virus and purchasing all the necessary tools and equipment for a do-it-yourself brake job is quite substantial. Let alone the difference between learning both tasks.

Yeah! Let me download a car jack really quick! And some brake pads!

rubber · 05-28-2003, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by DeviousJ

Ah, but look at it this way - if you discovered you had a new virus on your computer, would you take it to a PC store for repairs? This is the car equivalent

I know a lot of people who don't have a clue what to do when their pc has a virus. If it wasn't for me they would be taking it to the store for repairs.

c

DeviousJ · 05-28-2003, 01:50 PM

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Originally posted by Debaser

eh, i disagree. the cost difference between ridding a computer virus and purchasing all the necessary tools and equipment for a do-it-yourself brake job is quite substantial. Let alone the difference between learning both tasks.

But the cost of having someone else do the repairs for you is much higher than doing them yourself. I could have said a hard-drive failure if you wanted to put a cost on the PC repair. The point is, you're paying more for the labor than you are for the parts, and if the labor is your own then you're saving a lot of money. And replacing a brake pad isn't a huge deal, you only think PC maintenance is a lot easier because you know a fair bit about it. And you won't need a huge amount of tools - you should at least have enough to fit the spare tire in the trunk

DeviousJ · 05-28-2003, 01:55 PM

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Originally posted by rubber

I know a lot of people who don't have a clue what to do when their pc has a virus. If it wasn't for me they would be taking it to the store for repairs.

c

That's what I mean - people will pay a lot of money for something they could do themselves, if they went out and learned a little about it

distance · 05-28-2003, 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by Debaser

eh, i disagree. the cost difference between ridding a computer virus and purchasing all the necessary tools and equipment for a do-it-yourself brake job is quite substantial. Let alone the difference between learning both tasks.

half of the stuff you need for changing your brakes should come with the car (jack + bar to take the lug nuts off the wheels)

once you have the wheel off you'll need maybe 2 different sized sockets and maybe a clamp.. if you have disc brakes.

if you have drum brakes, there's a special tool, but you CAN get by with a couple screwdrivers.

if you don't own at least a basic set of sockets, there's no hope for you. everyone should own at least that, a hammer and a couple screwdrivers.

bonsor · 05-28-2003, 02:46 PM

the difference between repairing a computer with a virus and messing with your own brakes is that you're not going to smash into a tree regrardless of how many time you hit backspace.

twilightfadez · 05-28-2003, 02:50 PM

well get a friend to show you, and you learn something new for that great toolbox called your brain

DeviousJ · 05-28-2003, 02:52 PM

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Originally posted by ******
the difference between repairing a computer with a virus and messing with your own brakes is that you're not going to smash into a tree regrardless of how many time you hit backspace.

See, there it is again - it's not rocket science. It's a pretty simple procedure, and providing you make sure everything is secure when you're done you'll be fine. Do people not change tires because they're scared the wheel will come off. I mean, look at some of the people who end up working as mechanics

crescentfresh · 05-28-2003, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by DeviousJ

I mean, look at some of the people who end up working as mechanics

touche

05-28-2003, 01:51 AM	#1
Ihaman Sometimes, though. Location: Hazard, California Posts: 21,274	how much does it cost to replace break discs? pads? im not too sure which i have but i need to know how much it would usually cost to replace one or the other, are there certain advantages to one over the other? can i really go to california in 3 weeks?

05-28-2003, 02:48 AM	#4
Debaser ghost Location: @SactoMacto Posts: 12,201	-brake PADS are relatively cheap. they are like $15-$25. -brake DISCS (rotors) are at least twice as much as pads. -a lot of times, when the rotors are warped, the mechanic can just have them machined ("turned") instead of replacing them, which will be cheaper. -usually, the cost of labor (1-2 hours @ $$/hour) will be more than the cost of the pads and rotors. -bare in mind that you can't just replace the pads and/or rotors for one wheel. its always done two wheels at a time. - a full brake pad & rotor replacement job on two wheels should run about $200, at least. - for the love of god don't go to midas. i guarantee once they have you car up on the platform they will claim something like "oh there's a hole in your muffler, or your suspension is bad, blah blah blah" and the $200 balloons into an $800 job.--fucking happens everytime. Last edited by Debaser : 05-28-2003 at 02:53 AM.

05-28-2003, 09:26 AM	#5
STFU Demi-God Location: Ouachita Mountains Posts: 438	And for can you go to California in three weeks. One question have you made your reservation. __________________ I wish I knew what I was looking for. Whatever it isn't I've found that many times.

05-28-2003, 12:07 PM	#9
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05-28-2003, 01:53 AM	#2
Ihaman Sometimes, though. Location: Hazard, California Posts: 21,274	did i say that right? ok, how much does it cost to replace the disc? cause my pad is gone and i've been driving around like that for awhile.

05-28-2003, 02:32 AM	#3
guz El Gringo Mexicano Location: I'd rather just have dome anyway Posts: 8,599	the pad is most likely what you'll have to replace, unless you've damaged the rotors (car kinda jerks as you brake)...which you'd have to also replace if that were the case. 'disc' is just the type of braking setup used on the particular axle. if you're just needing the pads replaced, it will depend on what kind you'd like installed. in order of quality & price: organics, semi-metallics, metallics and ceramics. the typical driver&car would usually go w/ the semi-metallics. without knowing your car and where you're taking it, i'd guess replacement of front axle disc brakes w/ semi-metallics would run you a little over $100 for the pair (left/right). if you purchased the pads yourself and did the work, maybe $30 or so. now a days you'd probably want to look into having them done by a service center that offers lifetime warranty on the pads themselves....so that when you need them replaced again you're only paying for the labor.

05-28-2003, 09:37 AM	#6
jczeroman Socialphobic Location: In my house. Posts: 14,465	Do it yourself dood. Get someone to show you how and do it yourself. The labor cost is not worth it.

05-28-2003, 01:26 PM	#10
Debaser ghost Location: @SactoMacto Posts: 12,201	some people have no tools at all nor a place to work on their car nor any means to lift a car off its wheels besides a very unstable jack.

05-28-2003, 02:46 PM	#21
bonsor Minion of Satan Location: midwest Posts: 8,771	the difference between repairing a computer with a virus and messing with your own brakes is that you're not going to smash into a tree regrardless of how many time you hit backspace.

05-28-2003, 02:50 PM	#22
twilightfadez Socialphobic Location: Medellin, CO Posts: 10,511	well get a friend to show you, and you learn something new for that great toolbox called your brain