I would like to buy a used car. I may need to replace the car brake. The car could be civic or corolla. How much for the cost, including labor and parts? I heard that it might cost $1,000. Is it true? The brake replacement is the most expensive thing in the maintancement. Is it correct? Thank you!
2007-09-02 11:09:56 · 5 answers · asked by JenJen 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can spend $1000. but it'll pay for three complete brake jobs easy by any independant brake mechanic. Thats using on-shore brake rotors and organic or ceramic breke pads. Let an independant mechanic do it Honda and Toyota can see you pulling in already. Cost of repair in off-shore owned company cars is nothing short of outrageous.
Why do you have to repair brakes on a used car anyway. It can't be inspected with bad brakes. Make them get it done.
2007-09-02 11:21:37 · answer #1 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For a Honda Civic, it shouldn't cost that much. You're obviously being taken advantage of. Check some honda civic enthusiasts forums, they'll tell you exactly what you need and how much to expect. I doubt you need a complete brake job, so try another mechanic so they could diagnose your vehicle correctly. It may be just the pads (usually under $120 pts/lbr).
2007-09-02 11:27:16 · answer #2 · answered by Yen Foo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make whom ever your buying the car from do it. It will in noway cost you $1000 to replace your brakes! Not even a BMW would cost that much.
2007-09-02 12:06:10 · answer #3 · answered by Dragon Lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you do it yourself its not expensive and its pretty easy but if you take it to the dealer they ll ream you find a shade tree mech and you buy the parts and let the shadtree mechanic do the job
2007-09-02 11:17:53 · answer #4 · answered by junkman1249 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure on exact price but no where near a 1000 dollars more like 200 if u dont do it yourself alot cheaper if you do it yourself and its easy
2007-09-02 11:16:31 · answer #5 · answered by fep_daddy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋