How much should it cost to replace a caliper?

Question

My right front caliper is leaking on a 02 Tundra. I just got a quote for $1,600!!! Is that right?!

It is 4wd TRD, with the V8

Answer 1

considering that most shops charge between 40-60 dollars per shop hour i would say all you should pay is one hour of labor and the price of the caliper, anything more would be stupid. call their bluff or just go to a different shop.

Answer 2

What has most likely happened is the piston in the calipers have melted. To help reduce weight on the newer cars, many manufactures have put in a composite piston in to the calipers to help make them lighter. Problem is, you over heat the calipers and they cause the piston to warp, disfigure, or melt. These new calipers are not cheap by any means. Most will run about 70 to 200 dollars per caliper depending on the mustang you have, (V6, v8, GT, Cobra, Saleen) if you need two new front calipers and you have a V6 that’s 140 just for the calipers. That is not counting the new pads; resurface of the rotors, labor, and anything else you may need. Expect to pay around 700 dollars for the whole job. When they install the new calipers, they need to power bleed the brake system to get the air out of the system. Then they need to clean up the rotor surface. New pads are around 45 dollars, and if you need a rotor kit for the new caliper that’s an extra 15 dollars. If they are gung-ho about replacing the rear break pads as well, that’s additional labor for the replacement and resurfacing of the rotor. I would ask them for a quote and then shop around and see what deals can be made. Once you get a quote it should not change much from that price. Good luck.

Answer 3

$1600 from the dealer is about right.
Just wait until you get the bill when the 4 rotors warp... and they will warp.. $1000 a peice from a dealer.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/toyota_tundra_brakes.html
I would never take my vehicle to a dealer unless it was under warranty. But if you feel like this is a good idea, why not do this:

Instead of spending $1600 for a caliper, why not invest in a set of performance brakes?
$2300 for two larger, performance calipers, stainless steel brake lines, high performance brake pads, and slotted rotors.
http://www.zeckhausen.com/Toyota/Tundra.htm
You already know that your going to be replacing the rotors sooner or later, so why not save the money and buy performance brakes?
Hell an entire brake system upgrade is cheaper then replacing a single caliper and rotor.

Answer 4

Do you live in San Antonio, Texas. I will only charge for the part and $100 labor and throw in a front brake job. You are getting ripped off. I presume the vehicle is used and not under warranty. You know if you buy the Haynes Repair Manual for your Vehicle. You could do it yourself. It is not that hard. You just need a cheap C clamp and then the hex key to loose the bolts for the calipher. I do not know what it uses and then just regular tools. To change the brakes on my 98 van I need only the hex tool, c clamp, and then a 1/4 wrench for the brake nipple, and a crescent wrench to take the brake line off the caliper. Might need some teflon tape too. Anyway, not that hard. Go to one of the small garages in your area. Tell the guy you have the part and what he will charge to put it on. Shop around for someone cheap. Just tell the guy you would do it, but that someone stole ALL your tools and you are waiting for the insurance guy to cut you a check for the tools. So you do not want to spend any money on tools to fix it as you will get money to get tools. Anyway, act like you know how to fix it but do not have the tools. So that way, the guy will not think you are a SUCKER. HAVE FUN. Also the Auto Zone parts will have a limited lifetime warranty on the part, as long as you own the vehicle.

Oh, yea. My left rear shock fell off the van. The nut came loose for whatever reason. I took it off and threw it away. I figured it would not cost that much. The Chrysler dealer wanted $452 and add tax for about $488 for the part and then say $100 labor for a total of $588 for one shock. Price for me to replace with two autozone shocks. $60. Lots of difference. Experience. Priceless (LOL, sounds like that commercial on TV)

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Answer 5

That's an insane price. With 30 years of working on toyotas, I've seen like 3 leaky calipers, on really old cars. If it's really a leak, maybe a damaged brake hose. Most mechanics are crooks. Maybe I should say almost all.

Answer 6

Brake caliper from the dealer is $374.22 labor should be no more than 1.5 hours. That is without a doubt way to much! Bring it somewhere else!

Answer 7

1 caliper at the part store is only about $40 , a few tools and a buddy and a can of brake fluid, any schoo can change this and you can too,I'd stay away from that shop, it might be more if it a 4 wd truck. but nothing different, go do it and save lots of $.

Answer 8

Well, it's ABS, computer controlled, and newer.....So, after replacing the caliper, they'll have to bleed the whole system, replace the brakes on both sides, check the rears.

So, that souns about right. If it were older, maybe $120.00

Answer 9

Nate W, what Mr.KnowItAll said may all be well&true,but $1600 for one caliper sounds kindof high.Check around and compare other prices.

Answer 10

hey Nate,they do not want to do it,that all.

look for another mechanic, and do not mention the word "Mechanic in the internet. talk me"