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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 12:28 AM
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Brake installation cost

Any one have any idea how much it would cost to get a whole set of rotors/pads and ss lines installed? Should i get it done at a dealer or an independent store?
Im not that good with cars but i wanna save some money so how hard would it be to do that by myself? Should i even attempt it, cuz since its is the brakes, and i dont wanna mess anything up and do it wrong.
Old Mar 14, 2004 | 06:41 AM
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It's an easy job. Get a shop manual and go through the steps carefully. A few bolts, swap all the parts and bleed the system. It's pretty straight forward.

If your going to have somebody do the work for you, I'd guess 1-1/2 hours of labor @ $50/hr.
Old Mar 14, 2004 | 07:14 AM
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You are probably looking at $300+ for new rotors, pads, and ss lines. Depending on where you live, price might be higher or lower.

It's a pretty easy job. Just buy the parts and do it at home.

Use this link as a reference:

http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/300
Old Mar 14, 2004 | 07:52 AM
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rotors.. you can get them either from Automax_95 or maxedup for cheap.. they are brembo...

pads will cost around 100 bukcs front and back
and ss lines probably 100+- bucks..
and its a really easy job.. but if your not confident .. i recommend givin it to a shop to do it
Old Mar 14, 2004 | 01:52 PM
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I have them. I just wanna know install prices
Old Mar 14, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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why don't you just call around your local brake shops?
Old Mar 14, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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done it cost me $140
Old Mar 14, 2004 | 11:07 PM
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well if i decided to do it myself, would i need any tools to change the brake fluid. Also, would i need jacks stands or could i just use a jack, and do it one wheel at a time? Id prefer not to spend $150+ on something thats not too hard to do. Ive never done this, but im pretty mechanically inclined.
Old Mar 15, 2004 | 03:44 AM
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Aveage is price I say would be 100 for hole install.
I think you can by yourself, it pretty easy job. one jack would do, just be carefull. you only need a 2ft tube to connect the Bleed valve to a bottle.( for brake fluid change)
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