I've had it repaired, i would like to know if i paid too much! I parked on some crusty snow, and it managed to rupture a rear brake line. The mechanic told me, he would patch the line, but it was close to a couple of brake proportioners, that would also have to be replaced. These proportioners were on the line, not near the master cylinder. I was also told that in order to bleed the brake system, i would have to replace the rear brake valves. I did look at the brake lines, they were very rusty, the bleeder screws on the valves were also rusty. I'm not necessarily questioning the parts that he replaced, but i would like to know if i got a fair price, i will post what i paid, when i pick the "best answer". 1995 oldsmobile 88.
- replace rear brake line & 2 rear brake proportioners
- replace rear wheel cylinders- and brake fluid,
how much, including labour, is this job worth? thanx for your answers.
2007-01-23 08:04:10 · 3 answers · asked by gitbox 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you were probably lucky to get out of there without spending $500.00. it sounds to me like the mechanic was on the up and up though..ie.. nothing unnecessary... that was pretty extensive..
the parts were probably not the expensive part... i would guess depending on the length of the line.. brake line-$8.00.....brake proportioners- $12-$15 each..... wheel cyclinders-$20-$30 a piece... but the labor cost can rough you up a little bit with a 4-hour minimum at about $50 - $ 75 an hour...depending on if you took it to a specialist... hope you got a good deal... sounds like you are holding on to a sweet ride for as long as possible
2007-01-23 09:33:47 · answer #1 · answered by hardscout69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you made it out the door between 200 and 250 you did ok, at least in my area
2007-01-23 08:43:59 · answer #2 · answered by DRFIXIT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything less than 500 and you did OK.
2007-01-23 09:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by txpilot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋