My rear brakes are bad. I had 2 different shops look at it and they are both sayin this...

Left Caliper Bad or Stuck
Right Caliper Not Functioning
Left Rotor Just about Completely Gone
Right Rotor Is l Like New Untouched

The 2 places both want over 500 dollars.

How hard would this job be if I attempted to do this myself? I have never done brakes before....

I saw Brakewarehouse.com has pretty good prices if I was to do it myself....

 

internet's a wealth of information, do it yourself and save money

 

I'd say do it yourself if you would bet your life on your brake skills.I sat on my
5 gallon bucket for about an hour, and thought is this worth the 300 in labor
for me to do this job? I then decided to find the best mechanic to install my parts that I bought. I've done over 10-15 brake jobs and thought it was best for a qualified mechanic to do my brake job.ecspecially if you have abs.
Also have them inspect the brakes lines.These cars are known for the brake lines to go bad in spots.
gl man

 

in those 10 -15 brake jobs have you ever had a problem? i guess i would rather pay myself $300 for a coulple hours than someone else

nforce: most of the braking power of a car comes from the front brakes so you sholdn't feel nervous about doing your rear ones. it will give you confidence with little risk

 

ya, I had some problems with a couple but who has'nt? But some one
novice to tackle a brake job is just asking for trouble. Just my opinion


I paid 300 for all 4 rotors and pads replaced, some machine work,and
all new brake fluid in the system..

 

about $190 plus shipping from:
http://www.internetautosupply.com/ca...9_50_51_52_137
though the calipes do have about $130 in cores not included in the total

 

well thanks internetautomar. I have bought from you before and I didnt notice but u are a bit cheaper. I will diffenitly keep that in mind. I am debating if i should keep max and fix it our buy newer car (ex 2000 Volvo S80 made offer today for 5,895) The max just keeps needing more and more work. Almost everything waz replaced on it ha.

 

I hear you on the debating.
that's not a bad price for the volvo, depending on mileage.

 

I agree that starting to work on you car with a brake job is poking fate with a stick. Many ways to make dangerous mistakes. If you decide to do it yourself, have a knowledgable friend or relative advise you and check your work (before driving at 70 mph).
My $.02

 

Rear brakes are pretty easy. Even if you change out the calipers, pads and rotors. It's all plug and play + a bleed.

I also have a good used rear D-side caliper for sale. PM me for price. I just need to get rid of it.

 

ill say it again, rear brakes = little risk. check that e-brake works when youre done and your good to go

 

+1 real easy. I changed the rear calipers, rotors, pads, and fluid (bleed from every end) for about 280 bucks (after core charge refunds.)

I wouldnt spend much on pads or rotors for the rear. waste of time/money.

EDIT: Oh and the (less) Advanced auto people laughed at my red calipers when i returned the cores.

 

internetautomar that core charge is killin me. Do I have to pay to ship the old ones back to you?

 

yeah, that's one of the problems with buying rebuilt.
I hate core charges, I'm trying to find companies that make brand new calipers so I can avoid dealing with cores

 

Is your question today different than this thread?

 

i might need a new/used left rear caliper if anyone can help me pls email me at Jerzydevil565@yahoo.com

 

scince the dam thing is starting to scize on me

 

GXE with rotors and not drums?
If it has rotor, the "caliper" is a cheap part, so replace it with a new one and not rebuilt (sometimes a rebuilt one is MORE expensive than new).

If you are learning without a teacher: Beware. If you're learning with a teacher, still beware. Have someone who know check your work out. And inventory what goes out and what goes in, so now parts are missing. Test the brakes in a safe area before going out.

 

Some of the best advice out there.

start with a nice 10 to zero stop, then 2x 40 to 5mph runs, and then move to a 60 to 0 mph run.

That will test the brakes and prep the rotors with the proper amount of pad material.

 

I've been having some trouble with my brakes as well. My mechanic said master brake cylinder was bad b/c the pedal would sink down when press the brakes. I bought a master brake cylinder from autozone and had it installed, worked fine for 2 weeks, then one day I'm back same problem. Mechanic saidi should have used Nissan part not aftermarket. I called around Nissan wants $280 for this thing. Has anyone replaced theirs and if so which brank did they use?

 

autozone = replace multiple times
do you have ABS?