How much should ceramic front brake pads and roters cost to replace on a 2003 Ford Expedition, including labor

Question

I paid around $485 for parts and labor. Fronts only. I was wondering if I got ripped off....

Answer 1

ceramic pads are the best for brake materials -usually no noise issues-you will need one set. brake rotors will vary they might have cheap & more moderately expensive ones you will need a set of two. if you have 4 wheel capability you may have hub rotors-more expensive. if you have hub rotors they may be more to install because of additional labor involved. so a base price(1) $70-$109 on ceramics,(2) $30-$75 each rotor(two), labor will vary about $150-200 including rotors $300+ for hub type and that's minimal. get estimates 1st not all pricesare the same-use wagner parts for fords-good fit!!!!

Answer 2

What I do when I need something like this done is call about 4 or 5 places and tell them what you need done and get estimates before you commit to having them done. If they are too rough, they will wear out your brake pads and need resurfacing. Rotors have a tolerance and have to be so thick or they cannot be resurfaced and need to be replaced. Four year old rotors should be OK You can also call up Pep Boys or Kragen or whatever parts store is in your area and ask them what new pads and rotors cost. Pads are pretty cheap and It might be cheaper to buy new rotors than resurfacing old ones. Repair places sometimes will triple the cost of parts or more, ESPECIALLY for girl if they think you don't know what things cost in the first place. If you get some prices upfront, you can tell your mechanic that you DO know that he buys them for $7 and wondering why he's charging you $30.

Answer 3

That sounds right for brakes and rotors. The expidition has HEAVY rotors so they were probably pricey. You probably didn't need them though. They probably should have just turned them. Unless the brake pedal was really pulsating. Otherwise, just turn them on a lathe to get a good surface. You should rarely have to replace the rotors on a 3/4 ton vehicle.