Brakes Squeaking went to Honda...

setter11 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 06:31 PM

They told me my front pads were down to 1MM... Thats fricken low worn!!!

so they told me "i need to get my brakes done" i asked how much and they said $250!

What are they going to do for $250?

i didnt bother to ask because when i heard the price i said i couldnt get it done today...

I thought they would just changes my pads...

Thanks...

Super Mario · #2 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 06:38 PM

$250 does seem kind of steep, especially if they're just going to put OEM pads back in. Order some HAWK HPS pads for $50 then get them installed for sub $100 from a shop. In the meantime take it easy on the brakes. Engine brake

setter11 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Mario

$250 does seem kind of steep, especially if they're just going to put OEM pads back in. Order some HAWK HPS pads for $50 then get them installed for sub $100 from a shop. In the meantime take it easy on the brakes. Engine brake

Its very steep for putting OEM pads on.. Could the possibly be machining the rotors?

if this is the case, i was thinking of just buying aftermarket Drilled/Slotted Rotors from one of the members here and new pads for $160... is this route better?

oh yeah, im going real light and engine breaking is now a necessity and not just for EXHAUST sound fun...

Fat Ping Cat · #4 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 07:43 PM

machining rotors is a waste, just buy new ones. buy some hawk pads and do it yourself. it's not too hard to take a wheel off and undo four bolts, change the pads and rotors and reverse.

look up the parts on tirerack.com

petwhookie · #5 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 08:48 PM

^ rotors are a b*tch if you have the wrong tools, make sure to get the right tools

setter11 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by petwhookie

^ rotors are a b*tch if you have the wrong tools, make sure to get the right tools

what tools will i need to get this done...

seeing as how funds are tight, because i am going back to school and need to buy books, i am going to just buy some pads for now... and with in a month i will splurge on some rotors...

secondspassed · #7 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 12:29 AM

Get an impact wrench for the rotor screws. Definitely if you're just getting new pads, do it yourself! It's super easy!

smaglik · #8 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 01:50 AM

breaker bar is much cheaper.

you need a basic set of sockets (hex head too), ratchet(s), and a rubber mallet in case the rotors are stuck on. sears has some really good starter sets that come in a nice poly-ethylene case.

brakes are definitely an easy DIY. if you get into the rear drums, you'll also need brake spring pliers, but that's about it.

secondspassed · #9 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 03:21 AM

^Haha, I took my Civic 180,000 miles without ever changing the rear brakes. Every couple times I did the fronts I would check the rears and they were always fine. Those things should practically go the life of the vehicle....

Retrofit09 · #10 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 04:21 AM

careful about rotors. i bought some non-oem/aftermarket ones online that ended up warping in a couple years; and no they weren't brand name or anything. if you are looking to keep it cheap new oem rotors and whatever pads should be cheaper than what they are quoting you.

Bap · #11 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 09:58 PM

today i purchased sloted rotors and Hawk hp+ pads for $259 shipped from tirerack. so yes that seams really high for stock pads. good luck with your fix.

Daemione · #12 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 11:34 PM

For $250, find out exactly what they're doing. If you're getting the calipers rebuilt for that price in addition to new rotors and pads, it's a pretty good deal . . . assuming they need to be rebuilt (they probably don't).

Still I'm not surprised at that quote for just a basic front brake job. Labor rates at stealerships are outrageous.

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Originally Posted by secondspassed

Get an impact wrench for the rotor screws.

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Originally Posted by smaglik

breaker bar is much cheaper.

I think he meant impact driver, not an impact wrench . . . for those pesky disc retaining screws. Obviously not necessary for a quick pad change, which is probably all you need.

setter11 · #13 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009, 01:10 AM

The told me $250 includes, pads, rotor re-surfacing, and labor...

So i say, i can get better pads and rotors for well under $250...

and can DIY it...

thank you all for the responses...

kenchan · #14 (**permalink**) 09-01-2009, 03:30 PM

yah, just get some replacement pads and DIY. that's wat i do.

as far as rotors, im not sure what the minimum thickness is but i'd find out and get a caliper and measure it just in case.

Fitguy07 · #15 (**permalink**) 09-01-2009, 04:10 PM

The dealer is a rip-off when it comes to brakes. For $250 you might as well buy new ones. Re-surfacing them only makes them easier to warp the next time around. I'll probably do what others have done here and get slotted rotors with OEM pads. For DD I don't think the Fit needs better stopping power, just better fade resistance.

blknblurx7 · #16 (**permalink**) 09-11-2009, 07:49 PM

Yeah dealerships suck, I had a warped rotor at 20k mi, I took it to the dealership thinking it was defective materials and covered under warranty, NO, they told me it was the ABS pulsing, I was like BULLSHIT the steering wheel shakes out of my hands when I put the brakes on! they wanted 300 and some change to swap one rotor and reuse my pads (cause they said they looked brand new WTF?) after I asked what my warranty was good for I had to tell them to **** off! Anyway, I wound up buying some EBC rotors for $149 and some duralast ceramic pads for $60 and did both sides in about 45mins, the only special tool you will need is one of those screwdrivers you hit with a hammer ($10 @ autozone) to take off the screws that hold the rotor on.....