Fair price to install Big Brake Kit!
#1
Fair price to install Big Brake Kit!
hey guys placed the order for my RR Big Brake Kit. super excited!!! a shop i have frequented in the past quoted me $600-$700 to install saying its a full day of labor. I know their work is top notch, but i feel like that price is high what do you guys think? i feel like it could be better
-also should i wait until after the winter to put them on? so the salt and stuff doesn't rust it out. would like to enjoy them nice and new and not messed up. ( i know this is more of an opinionated question) thanks!
-also should i wait until after the winter to put them on? so the salt and stuff doesn't rust it out. would like to enjoy them nice and new and not messed up. ( i know this is more of an opinionated question) thanks!
#2
That price sounds high to me.
It should only take a technician 2 or 3 hours at most to install a BBK. Not sure what labour rates are like in your area but even at $100 an hour that's only $300 worse case.
Installing a BBK is fairly easy. The only thing you will really need is someone to help bleed the brakes since someone typically sits in the car pumping the brakes while the other person opens and closes the bleeder screws.
It should only take a technician 2 or 3 hours at most to install a BBK. Not sure what labour rates are like in your area but even at $100 an hour that's only $300 worse case.
Installing a BBK is fairly easy. The only thing you will really need is someone to help bleed the brakes since someone typically sits in the car pumping the brakes while the other person opens and closes the bleeder screws.
#4
thank you brendanf for the reply. yeah i was thinking along the same lines as you. 300-400 is what i originally thought would be reasonable
-J3ffrey yes this is for a 350 fsport. my oem brakes are coming to the end of their life. and i wanted to treat myself. but yes the OEM brakes are very strong and more than enough. This is more of an aesthetic upgrade, because i don't really track my car and ill never need this kinda stopping power lol. but i always wanted one so i figured why not. it'll look nice with all the other mods i have done haha
-J3ffrey yes this is for a 350 fsport. my oem brakes are coming to the end of their life. and i wanted to treat myself. but yes the OEM brakes are very strong and more than enough. This is more of an aesthetic upgrade, because i don't really track my car and ill never need this kinda stopping power lol. but i always wanted one so i figured why not. it'll look nice with all the other mods i have done haha
#5
thank you brendanf for the reply. yeah i was thinking along the same lines as you. 300-400 is what i originally thought would be reasonable
-J3ffrey yes this is for a 350 fsport. my oem brakes are coming to the end of their life. and i wanted to treat myself. but yes the OEM brakes are very strong and more than enough. This is more of an aesthetic upgrade, because i don't really track my car and ill never need this kinda stopping power lol. but i always wanted one so i figured why not. it'll look nice with all the other mods i have done haha
-J3ffrey yes this is for a 350 fsport. my oem brakes are coming to the end of their life. and i wanted to treat myself. but yes the OEM brakes are very strong and more than enough. This is more of an aesthetic upgrade, because i don't really track my car and ill never need this kinda stopping power lol. but i always wanted one so i figured why not. it'll look nice with all the other mods i have done haha
I'm coming from a 2007 is 250... which I thought the brakes were great on, until this is350 fsport. It's like incredible how fast this thing stops!
I even had a 2002 SS camaro before the 250 and I though the camaro brakes were good. They aren't even close to the 350 sport!
Either way enjoy the mod!!
#6
hey guys placed the order for my RR Big Brake Kit. super excited!!! a shop i have frequented in the past quoted me $600-$700 to install saying its a full day of labor. I know their work is top notch, but i feel like that price is high what do you guys think? i feel like it could be better
-also should i wait until after the winter to put them on? so the salt and stuff doesn't rust it out. would like to enjoy them nice and new and not messed up. ( i know this is more of an opinionated question) thanks!
-also should i wait until after the winter to put them on? so the salt and stuff doesn't rust it out. would like to enjoy them nice and new and not messed up. ( i know this is more of an opinionated question) thanks!
Work getting done?
Rotors + calipers + pads + wiring + bleed of brakes/reflush?
and don't worry about the salt, just get it done. You can always apply protection over it for cheap
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#8
Where did you get the stainless steel brake lines from. i dont seem to find any to buy online so i can ship to the UAE.
#9
honestly lets put it this way.
I put brakes as a safety on a car.
I rather spend the extra money making sure they I will be safe than trying to save coupe hundred on a less reliable mechanic. Your choice lol
I put brakes as a safety on a car.
I rather spend the extra money making sure they I will be safe than trying to save coupe hundred on a less reliable mechanic. Your choice lol
#12
Im usually good with DIY stuff, but for something as serious as this i don't know if i trust myself haha. i would rather pay and get it done right. but don't want to be ripped off either...
-now they're quoting me $450 i spoke to the other owner that works there lol. heck i may end up doing it myself after all and save some $$ thanks guys
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