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12-12-18, 10:07 AM

Matsui

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Average cost for a brake job

A reputable independent shop is charging about $1000 for front and rear brake job which includes Akebono rotors and toyota brakes. Just wanted to get an idea of whether this is a fair price or is it too much. How much do you think a complete brake job like this costs on average by an indy or a toyota/lexus dealer?

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12-12-18, 12:27 PM

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750 for oem pads and rotors at a Toyota dealer....oh and a brake fluid flush

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12-12-18, 12:37 PM

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750 for oem pads and rotors at a Toyota dealer....oh and a brake fluid flush

That sounds more reasonable. Rotors replaced and not just resurfaced, right?

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12-12-18, 02:21 PM

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750 is very cheap from a dealership. Retail parts alone for complete brake job is about 550-600 then few hours labor. Easily $1000

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12-12-18, 02:30 PM

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Rockauto has sets (front and rear + pads) for as low as $126 and upwards of $328.. Learn to DIY if you care about saving $$ or just pay the $750 to $1000.

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12-12-18, 02:42 PM

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Rockauto has sets (front and rear + pads) for as low as $126 and upwards of $328.. Learn to DIY if you care about saving $$ or just pay the $750 to $1000.

I love Rockauto. But be careful with the cheaper aftermarket parts because you get what you pay for. Like Centric, surestop, powerstop brands - I would never get them again based on my experience.

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12-12-18, 03:09 PM

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My vehicle's previous owner put cheap Chinese "drilled + slotted" rotors on. Total garbage. Go with stock, or a quality aftermarket like Akebono or Centric.

Chip H.

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