I've a 94 Honda Accord Station Wagon. My family mechanic wants to charge me $150 and he's about 12 miles from here but the Good Year around the corner will charge me $130. I'm sure it sounds like an oxymoron but what do you think?
2007-03-08 22:43:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
In my shop I would charge $50.00 labor.
Shoe set would be around $30.00
Drums (if needed) would be around $35.00 each.
Turning drums (if needed) $20.00 each.
So $80.00 to $150.00 would be the range.
On a 94, there is a good chance wheel cylinders (the hydraulics) will need replacing. That could add a further $100 bucks or so.
My advice--------You trust your "family mechanic" don't you?
That's where you should go.
2007-03-09 00:19:31 · answer #1 · answered by br549 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That price is very reasonable if it includes new brake drums. If not, shop or call other repair or service places.
The true definite finished cost can only be ascertained after the job as there are many variables such as: Wheel cylinders, return and hold down springs, brake drums, wheel bearings and the price of shoes themselves. The items above other than the shoes may or need to be replaced.
2007-03-09 08:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spent over $400 on my rear brakes a few years ago. But that included new drums, wheel cylinders, brake shoes, backing plates & springs.
If the $20 difference would make you or break you, go with Good Year. But to keep in good relations with the family mechanic, go with them..........
2007-03-09 06:54:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well ,you got to under stand their their to make money,, all it is one is wantting more to do , a little job,,,,, i bet if you look a round you find it even cheapper,,,both going to do the same job, one just want more for his work
2007-03-09 07:41:03 · answer #4 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋