Sears Brake estimation, I almost cried

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May 11, 2003 | 07:14 PM

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flipside909

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Re: Brakes - Ouch!

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Originally posted by richsadams
I have just under 60K miles on my '97 ES300 and just had the rear brakes (didn't need fronts yet) replaced at the Lexus dealership. $317.00 out the door included new pads, turned the rotors, bled the lines, etc. Based on other responses I guess I shouldn't complain and I'm comfortable that they'll back them up should anything happen. Owning a Ford was cheaper...but it was still a Ford!

317...ouch. A full 4 wheel brake job shouldn't even cost you more than 300 in parts and labor alone.

Nov 5, 2007 | 08:54 PM

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Trexus

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You can also use part # 04466-32050 which are rear brake pads for a 1996 ES 300...

Nov 5, 2007 | 09:59 PM

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Choas

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^Why did you bump a 4 year old thread?

Nov 5, 2007 | 10:07 PM

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Trexus

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I changed my rear brake pads this evening so I thought I would put the part number out there in case any member would need it. It's a great feeling of accomplishment doing the job yourself...

Nov 6, 2007 | 04:32 AM

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Choas

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Ic Ic yea I'd like to try it myself sometime.

Nov 6, 2007 | 05:40 PM

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dallison

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i had replaced all 4 rotors and pads a few months ago on my 99 es
the rotors were around $50 each and i bought carbon metallic pads for $30 per set. so brand new brakes all around for $260, plus about $5 for a quart of brake fluid to flush the brake lines

Nov 6, 2007 | 07:58 PM

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Trexus

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dallison

That's a good deal. I purchased my Toyota OEM rear brake pads for $50 at Toyota of Glendora and I just checked out irontoad and they have the same rear brake pads for $45...

Nov 6, 2007 | 08:03 PM

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Choas

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I paid 15 for the ceramic pads and 30 for rotors. Thats dealer cost tho.

Nov 6, 2007 | 08:36 PM

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powerwave

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gotta love dealer parts markup! we still get discount, sweet.

Nov 7, 2007 | 07:22 AM

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kphu

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Everybody should learn to do minor fix it. Its such a cost saver and great time killer.

Nov 7, 2007 | 07:23 AM

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kphu

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Replacing a rotor is nothing. A couple of nuts and some banging to get the rotor out? Come on....its like computer guys replacing a harddrive....its not really that hard.