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#16 |
Politically Incorrect
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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It's becoming so difficult to get anyone to do blue collar work that those good tradesmen are jacking up prices like crazy.
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#17 |
Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2017
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Always DIY
I maintain about 6 cars. Brakes I always do, and I always replace rotors every two pad replacements. Shops will often grind the disk to allow the pads to better seat, but I've never found that necessary. Replacing both prevents parts getting frozen from rust. If you have a good jack, an impact wrench and some basic tools, it is a quick job. With the new electronic parking brakes, you might have to buy a program to retract the electronic brake (usually can be done manually too), but more importantly to reset the brake warning light. Easy job.
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#18 |
Supporter
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16
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I will do basic repairs/maintenance like brakes and oil changes.
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Posts: 41,583
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#19 |
Supporter
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16
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#20 |
Supporter
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16
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Yeah, I learned that years ago. When most vehicles started going to these alloy rims, that started becoming a regular problem. I think there is some kind of grease or compound that you can put on the back of the rim where it presses against the hub in order to prevent it trying to fuse together like that.
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#21 |
Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Just replaced both rear brake pads and one rotor on the back of my F150. Paid $265 including labor.
Brakes seem to be one of the jobs I see the craziest range of prices quoted. If you're in the KC area, I'm happy to share my place. |
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#22 |
On Hiatus
Join Date: Aug 2000
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Posts: 11,464
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