New rotors and pads needed
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New rotors and pads needed
So I got a brake inspection today and after about 2 hours, they finally found that the right rear brake pad is about 95% worn. Left side is also struggling and also, my left rear wheel bearing is making a horrible screeching noise so that needs to be replaced.
I'm gonna upgrade the rear brake rotors and pads, and was just wondering what you guys would recommend/suggest. I'm looking to get cross drilled rotors in the back to match my fronts. Also, anyone here that can fix the left rear wheel bearing for a good price? They wanted to charge me like $400 for parts and labor and that's a bit too pricey.
Any help is appreciated, thanks!
-Guillermo
I'm gonna upgrade the rear brake rotors and pads, and was just wondering what you guys would recommend/suggest. I'm looking to get cross drilled rotors in the back to match my fronts. Also, anyone here that can fix the left rear wheel bearing for a good price? They wanted to charge me like $400 for parts and labor and that's a bit too pricey.
Any help is appreciated, thanks!
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Yeah it did. Crazy right?
So here is the actual quote for both problems:
Brake Pad; Replace Rear pads and Rotors:
Labor - $147
Rear Brake Pads (right side only) - $83.85
Rear Brake Rotors (both) - $136.44
Total - $367.29
Wheel Bearing Replace; Rear suspension, both sides:
Labor - $231
Wheel Bearing $143.05
Inner Seal $15.52
Outer Seal $23.82
Total - $413.39
Getting both done at once would total $780.68, plus tax, would make a grand total of $816.49.
Is replacing the wheel bearing something that should be done immediately or should I worry about the brakes more, given the right rear has less that 5% life left?
Also, I'm looking to get slotted or cross drilled rotors for the rear to match the fronts. Good idea or bad?
So here is the actual quote for both problems:
Brake Pad; Replace Rear pads and Rotors:
Labor - $147
Rear Brake Pads (right side only) - $83.85
Rear Brake Rotors (both) - $136.44
Total - $367.29
Wheel Bearing Replace; Rear suspension, both sides:
Labor - $231
Wheel Bearing $143.05
Inner Seal $15.52
Outer Seal $23.82
Total - $413.39
Getting both done at once would total $780.68, plus tax, would make a grand total of $816.49.
Is replacing the wheel bearing something that should be done immediately or should I worry about the brakes more, given the right rear has less that 5% life left?
Also, I'm looking to get slotted or cross drilled rotors for the rear to match the fronts. Good idea or bad?
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That's one ****ed up quote; bearing lists for~ $80, and who changes just one side when doing brakes.
I'd never take my car to place like that.
I'd never take my car to place like that.
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Mmm I think the wheel bearing job is still a bit expensive, but I'm not sure. Is it a tough DIY? If it is, I'd just buy the wheel bearing and have them install it since Paul is telling me they go for $80 and I'm getting charged $130+. And I still need to pick up my brake setup. But I will definitely hit you up once I get the pads and rotors together.
wheel bearings on a subaru is a tough diy, I just did a rear bearing and it took 4 hours with me using my welder to get the outer race off the hub. Not as bad if you take the knuckle to a shop and have them do the presswork, but then there's stubborn races like mine to rack up the 100/hr labor rate. I'd say you should take it to a shop, but keep in mind that list price for the bearing is not shop price since they have to make money on the job; the going markup is 30% most places.
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Alright, so in terms of labor, it is a good deal? I'd just have to buy the bearings and let them do labor? Expensive, but I'm assuming it's a good deal since DIY is out of the question for me.
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You insult a shop bringing your own parts; have you brought your food to a restaurant and asked the chef to cook it up?
Find another shop to do the job!
Find another shop to do the job!
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So I just got my rear rotors in today and my bearings. My mom has a friend that can do the wheel bearing replacement for about $60 which is great compared to what I was gonna be charged at a shop. Anthony offered to help with installing the rotors and pads, so that saved me about $80 even though I bought better aftermarket rotors and pads. Also, I'm taking the uppipe and Cobb SRI off his hands, and even paying for that I'm gonna save about $100-200! It's good to know people. And big thanks to Anthony for offering to help. Will update this once all the work is done.
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