did I get ripped off on this brake job?
 

I felt scrubbing under my brake pedal for the last several days and
finally took it to a supershop in Atlanta.
They showed me where the calipers on the right were sticking and how
the rotors had been worn down below spec. I have 85,000 on this 99 TJ
and I think this is the first brake job. Anyway, they showed me the
drums in the back and I saw where there was a leaking wheel cylinder.
They told me I should definitely replace in pairs so, they told me I
needed 2 new calipers,2 new rotors,(the new pads would be included),
also 2 new wheel cylinders. They bleed and fill the brake fluid,and
clean and adjust.
I had already told them to replace the serpentine belt so it's all
brought up to a total of $782.96
It went like this
59.00 for belt
70.00 to install

1 pair calipers 177.00
labor;$126.00

1 pair rotors 165.00

1pair real wheel cyl. 95.00
labor; 90.00

env'nt/shop mat'ls 47.00
brings the sub total to 829.00
not including tax.

I did need this stuff but I'm wondering if the price is about right.
....and I know I could've done a lot of this myself.

thanks,
elflan

Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
 

"Elflan" <elflan@geocities.com> wrote in message
:
: 1 pair calipers 177.00
: labor;$126.00
:
: 1 pair rotors 165.00
:
: 1pair real wheel cyl. 95.00
: labor; 90.00
:
: env'nt/shop mat'ls 47.00
: brings the sub total to 829.00
: not including tax.
:
: I did need this stuff but I'm wondering if the price is about right.
: ...and I know I could've done a lot of this myself.
:
: thanks,
: elflan

Not all brake parts NEED to be replaced in pairs. Callipers and wheel
cylinders either work or they don't. With that said, I would change them in
pairs because they are not that expensive (usually). Rotors will always work
but their effectiveness is proportional to their condition. Again, I would
normally replace in pairs because they are relatively cheap (usually).

Here is a price list from AutoZone for the parts you've mentioned.
99.00 - Pair loaded callipers (after core charge)
70.00 - Pair front rotors (guessing, couldn't find a price)
20.88 - Pair rear wheel cylinders

I'm in Canada so I don't know the quality of AutoZone... just a name to me
nor do I know anything about the shop you went to.
I think you got stiffed for about $150-200... not the end of the world,
you're not the first person, not really worth making a fuss about.

-Brian

Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
 

"Elflan" <elflan@geocities.com> wrote in message
:
: 1 pair calipers 177.00
: labor;$126.00
:
: 1 pair rotors 165.00
:
: 1pair real wheel cyl. 95.00
: labor; 90.00
:
: env'nt/shop mat'ls 47.00
: brings the sub total to 829.00
: not including tax.
:
: I did need this stuff but I'm wondering if the price is about right.
: ...and I know I could've done a lot of this myself.
:
: thanks,
: elflan

Not all brake parts NEED to be replaced in pairs. Callipers and wheel
cylinders either work or they don't. With that said, I would change them in
pairs because they are not that expensive (usually). Rotors will always work
but their effectiveness is proportional to their condition. Again, I would
normally replace in pairs because they are relatively cheap (usually).

Here is a price list from AutoZone for the parts you've mentioned.
99.00 - Pair loaded callipers (after core charge)
70.00 - Pair front rotors (guessing, couldn't find a price)
20.88 - Pair rear wheel cylinders

I'm in Canada so I don't know the quality of AutoZone... just a name to me
nor do I know anything about the shop you went to.
I think you got stiffed for about $150-200... not the end of the world,
you're not the first person, not really worth making a fuss about.

-Brian

Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
 

"Elflan" <elflan@geocities.com> wrote in message
:
: 1 pair calipers 177.00
: labor;$126.00
:
: 1 pair rotors 165.00
:
: 1pair real wheel cyl. 95.00
: labor; 90.00
:
: env'nt/shop mat'ls 47.00
: brings the sub total to 829.00
: not including tax.
:
: I did need this stuff but I'm wondering if the price is about right.
: ...and I know I could've done a lot of this myself.
:
: thanks,
: elflan

Not all brake parts NEED to be replaced in pairs. Callipers and wheel
cylinders either work or they don't. With that said, I would change them in
pairs because they are not that expensive (usually). Rotors will always work
but their effectiveness is proportional to their condition. Again, I would
normally replace in pairs because they are relatively cheap (usually).

Here is a price list from AutoZone for the parts you've mentioned.
99.00 - Pair loaded callipers (after core charge)
70.00 - Pair front rotors (guessing, couldn't find a price)
20.88 - Pair rear wheel cylinders

I'm in Canada so I don't know the quality of AutoZone... just a name to me
nor do I know anything about the shop you went to.
I think you got stiffed for about $150-200... not the end of the world,
you're not the first person, not really worth making a fuss about.

-Brian

Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
 

"Elflan" <elflan@geocities.com> wrote in message
:
: 1 pair calipers 177.00
: labor;$126.00
:
: 1 pair rotors 165.00
:
: 1pair real wheel cyl. 95.00
: labor; 90.00
:
: env'nt/shop mat'ls 47.00
: brings the sub total to 829.00
: not including tax.
:
: I did need this stuff but I'm wondering if the price is about right.
: ...and I know I could've done a lot of this myself.
:
: thanks,
: elflan

Not all brake parts NEED to be replaced in pairs. Callipers and wheel
cylinders either work or they don't. With that said, I would change them in
pairs because they are not that expensive (usually). Rotors will always work
but their effectiveness is proportional to their condition. Again, I would
normally replace in pairs because they are relatively cheap (usually).

Here is a price list from AutoZone for the parts you've mentioned.
99.00 - Pair loaded callipers (after core charge)
70.00 - Pair front rotors (guessing, couldn't find a price)
20.88 - Pair rear wheel cylinders

I'm in Canada so I don't know the quality of AutoZone... just a name to me
nor do I know anything about the shop you went to.
I think you got stiffed for about $150-200... not the end of the world,
you're not the first person, not really worth making a fuss about.

-Brian

Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
 

I don' t know, 200.00 is a lot to me. If these guys aren't challenged they
will never be checked. Unless it's an emergency I always get a quote
outlined and then check around. In addition I check the part(s) cost at the
local parts store. For example, I had a quote of 90.00 for a Universal
joint R&R. I checked at the local parts store and it was around 10.00 so I
pulled the drive shaft and did it myself. Another way you can go is bargin
with the shop before you commit. They know if you leave you'll most likely
find another place to get it done and they've already spent time to look at
it. I can tell you I've gotten free oil changes and dropped estimates just
be asking if they can bring the price down.

Just my 2 cents

Bill


"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
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> I think you got stiffed for about $150-200... not the end of the world,
> you're not the first person, not really worth making a fuss about.
>
> -Brian
>
>

Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
 

I don' t know, 200.00 is a lot to me. If these guys aren't challenged they
will never be checked. Unless it's an emergency I always get a quote
outlined and then check around. In addition I check the part(s) cost at the
local parts store. For example, I had a quote of 90.00 for a Universal
joint R&R. I checked at the local parts store and it was around 10.00 so I
pulled the drive shaft and did it myself. Another way you can go is bargin
with the shop before you commit. They know if you leave you'll most likely
find another place to get it done and they've already spent time to look at
it. I can tell you I've gotten free oil changes and dropped estimates just
be asking if they can bring the price down.

Just my 2 cents

Bill


"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:NNHzc.17$bxP1.1@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.rog ers.com...

> I think you got stiffed for about $150-200... not the end of the world,
> you're not the first person, not really worth making a fuss about.
>
> -Brian
>
>

Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
 

I don' t know, 200.00 is a lot to me. If these guys aren't challenged they
will never be checked. Unless it's an emergency I always get a quote
outlined and then check around. In addition I check the part(s) cost at the
local parts store. For example, I had a quote of 90.00 for a Universal
joint R&R. I checked at the local parts store and it was around 10.00 so I
pulled the drive shaft and did it myself. Another way you can go is bargin
with the shop before you commit. They know if you leave you'll most likely
find another place to get it done and they've already spent time to look at
it. I can tell you I've gotten free oil changes and dropped estimates just
be asking if they can bring the price down.

Just my 2 cents

Bill


"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:NNHzc.17$bxP1.1@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.rog ers.com...

> I think you got stiffed for about $150-200... not the end of the world,
> you're not the first person, not really worth making a fuss about.
>
> -Brian
>
>

Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
 

I don' t know, 200.00 is a lot to me. If these guys aren't challenged they
will never be checked. Unless it's an emergency I always get a quote
outlined and then check around. In addition I check the part(s) cost at the
local parts store. For example, I had a quote of 90.00 for a Universal
joint R&R. I checked at the local parts store and it was around 10.00 so I
pulled the drive shaft and did it myself. Another way you can go is bargin
with the shop before you commit. They know if you leave you'll most likely
find another place to get it done and they've already spent time to look at
it. I can tell you I've gotten free oil changes and dropped estimates just
be asking if they can bring the price down.

Just my 2 cents

Bill


"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:NNHzc.17$bxP1.1@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.rog ers.com...

> I think you got stiffed for about $150-200... not the end of the world,
> you're not the first person, not really worth making a fuss about.
>
> -Brian
>
>

Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
 

>
> 1 pair calipers 177.00
> labor;$126.00
>
> 1 pair rotors 165.00
>
> 1pair real wheel cyl. 95.00
> labor; 90.00
>
> env'nt/shop mat'ls 47.00
> brings the sub total to 829.00
> not including tax.


I did the front and rear brakes on a 95 YJ. The front for new pads,
rotors and calipers cost me $95CDN

The rear for new cylindera, shoes and drums caoust about $110CDN

It took less than 1 hour to install.

-Dan