![]() usually done under pressure and with an exchanger machine. thats when u need a fluid "flush" a complete changing of the systems fluid. this lowers the boiling point of the fluid and allows it to create lil bubbles when it gets real hot and then you get fade which feels like a squishy pedal. When you go to an indy shop, you do need to ask them what brand/model parts they are installing and research it.įor the most part I agree with all said. They will install the crapiest parts possible and give you a phony warranty that won't help you when have a problem. You should also avoid places like Brake Masters, Midas, Merchants, etc. So dealer, expect $900, indy shop, expect maybe $500, DIY = much less and it really isn't hard. I did not cut any corners on quality, the parts I put in are performing better than OEM Honda parts (70k on the van now) I did it myself in about 2-3 hours for about $260 Overall, the dealer was going to charge me $900 + for brakes. They said I needed the brake fluid flushed (they were correct), they wanted to charge me $125 (I got aftermarket dot 5.1 fluid for $8) They said I needed pads all the way around (they were correct), their price was $180 + labor (I got aftermarket name brand pads for $40 - rebates involved) They said I needed new rotors all the way around (they were correct), their price was $430 + labor (I got aftermarket ones that rock for less than half that) Here is my guess as to what they will tell you, this is what I was told by my dealer at 50k (original pads and rotors) and the van was in there for a torque converter, not brakes I am sorry, Honda Rotors are crap and I would never put them back on my van. The dealer will charge you double of an indy shop and not do anything any better or provide you any better parts. So $250 may be the right price but a lot of people were surprised b/c they were expecting $79.ĭealer's labor rate is higher than Brake Check, so expect to pay more but you'll get OEM pads and OEM fluids. Had brake service for a long time (5+ years). Most likely all the things Brake Master recommends are actually needed, especially if your car has not If they remove the rotors, then they'd need to bleed the brake fluid (maybe $50 more).Īfter all said and done, you'd be looking at a bill of at least $250. If there's brake pedal vibrations, they'd tell you that the rotors need to be smoothed out, maybe $50. Then they'd tell you that you may need new brake kits (front and rear), $maybe 40. They'd tell you the upgraded pads would add maybe $40 more for 4 sets. When you get in there, you'll find out the pads are el cheapo kinds. You can bring the van into Brake Masters for a free inspection and you may or may not need new pads.īrake Masters would advertise a ridiculously low price ($79 for 4 sets of pads). If you have no brake pedal vibrations, there's no need to smooth out the rotors. Your van is due for a brake fluid replacement after 3 years.ĭepending on how thin your brake pads are, you may not need new pads.
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