What is a typical price for replacement of both front brake pads and rotors on a 1997 Nissan Altima GXE? Monroe Muffler and Brake is trying to charge me $449, then they offered me a coupon which brought it to $375. And I said no, because I could get the parts for much cheaper, so now they are saying $250. What is really a good, and fair price for this job (including labor).
2007-08-27 03:18:05 · 5 answers · asked by Carconfused 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I was able to price parts on advance auto for approx $100 (pads and rotors) Monroe charges $80 an hour for labor.
2007-08-27 03:29:18 · update #1
$250 is a good price for that job. Be aware that you're not getting quality parts for that price. A garage isn't going to lower its labor rate to save you money, but they will buy cheap parts in order to bring the price to your range. The $449 quote was probably for using toyota parts. The $250 quote is for discount quality parts. If you want it done for free, do it yourself>
2007-08-27 03:23:16 · answer #1 · answered by Ron B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the quality of the pads and rotors that you want installed.
Rotors are typically $50 each x 2, Front pads will also run about $50 for the entire axle. So $150 for parts. Labor time on a brake job is typically an hour.
This is for a typical brake job, assuming your calipers aren't leaking and need them replaced, and you don't need to have your brakes bleed and fluid flushed. (Both of which could cost more). $250 is not unreasonable if they are replacing the rotors. If they are simply "turning" them or machining them, which they might be able to do if the rotors are still within specifications. Most places charge $40 to "turn" both rotors, in which case your parts cost would only be the brake pads themselves, but again this depends on the condition of your current parts.
2007-08-27 03:25:33 · answer #2 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your looking at $30-$50 per rotor. For the pads, $10-$30 depending on the pads you want. So on the high end, your looking at $160 for the parts. Depending where you live, the average labor is $60-$70 per hour. Just figuring 1 hour, your at $230. So $250 is in the ballpark. If you priced the parts at $100, if your handy or know someone who is, pads and rotors is actually very simple. Save the extra cost, and do yourself.
2007-08-27 03:29:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rotors can be turned if they are thick enough for about $12 each or new/reman rotors for about $25 each. Pads can be anywhere from $10-$50 a set depending on where you get them and what type you get. Labor will vary depending on whether you get a backyard mechanic or a shop. Better figure on $50 -$100 for labor.
2016-05-19 01:06:40 · answer #4 · answered by giselle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say $150 to $200
2007-08-27 03:20:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jody D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋