did I get ripped off on this brake job?
#31
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Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
Geez, should have been
20 for belt
160 front and back rotors
??? calipers (I haven't replaced mine)
and about 4 hours d.i.y. labor.
(oh and 6.99 for a good sixpack)
Nick
(oh most likely the leak was somewhere that needed to just be tightened)
"Elflan" <elflan@geocities.com> wrote in message
news:5b2e6a47.0406151009.7d36a8cc@posting.google.c om...
> 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
20 for belt
160 front and back rotors
??? calipers (I haven't replaced mine)
and about 4 hours d.i.y. labor.
(oh and 6.99 for a good sixpack)
Nick
(oh most likely the leak was somewhere that needed to just be tightened)
"Elflan" <elflan@geocities.com> wrote in message
news:5b2e6a47.0406151009.7d36a8cc@posting.google.c om...
> 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
#32
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Posts: n/a
Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
Geez, should have been
20 for belt
160 front and back rotors
??? calipers (I haven't replaced mine)
and about 4 hours d.i.y. labor.
(oh and 6.99 for a good sixpack)
Nick
(oh most likely the leak was somewhere that needed to just be tightened)
"Elflan" <elflan@geocities.com> wrote in message
news:5b2e6a47.0406151009.7d36a8cc@posting.google.c om...
> 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
20 for belt
160 front and back rotors
??? calipers (I haven't replaced mine)
and about 4 hours d.i.y. labor.
(oh and 6.99 for a good sixpack)
Nick
(oh most likely the leak was somewhere that needed to just be tightened)
"Elflan" <elflan@geocities.com> wrote in message
news:5b2e6a47.0406151009.7d36a8cc@posting.google.c om...
> 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
#33
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
Geez, should have been
20 for belt
160 front and back rotors
??? calipers (I haven't replaced mine)
and about 4 hours d.i.y. labor.
(oh and 6.99 for a good sixpack)
Nick
(oh most likely the leak was somewhere that needed to just be tightened)
"Elflan" <elflan@geocities.com> wrote in message
news:5b2e6a47.0406151009.7d36a8cc@posting.google.c om...
> 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
20 for belt
160 front and back rotors
??? calipers (I haven't replaced mine)
and about 4 hours d.i.y. labor.
(oh and 6.99 for a good sixpack)
Nick
(oh most likely the leak was somewhere that needed to just be tightened)
"Elflan" <elflan@geocities.com> wrote in message
news:5b2e6a47.0406151009.7d36a8cc@posting.google.c om...
> 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
#34
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Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
aww, c'mon Bill. I am not trolling!
I've done business with these folks before and I thought I only needed
the simple pad/rotor turning job plus going ahead and putting on a new
serp belt.
It's one of those things where they already have it up and tires off
and you've pretty much got the day planned etc.
I know how it works, I knew I was going to be "sold up" on this but
I'm also sensitive to "the aggravation factor" of running around
trying to get the best deal. If I am paying an extra 150.00 or so to
have it all done and over with then I can live with that. If I got
stiffed 3 or 400 bucks, that's another story.
and anybody here that can get a new wheel cylinder and put it on in 30
minutes then I say God Bless 'em.
I did my own brakes one time and that was enough for me to pay
somebody else.
here's the scoop...
and Bill, the pads came with the rotors or calipers. and they didn't
replace the shoes I don't think.
================================================== ==============================
Kauffman Tire
*check brakes/Grinding
*check Serp Belt
057151 install serp belt qty.1 S1m2 DRB price 70.00 net 70.00
057151p serp belt qty.1 Slm2 DRB price 59.60 net 59.60
052100 install front loaded cal qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 63.00 net
126.00
052100p front loaded caliper qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 88.99 net
177.98
052100p Front Brake Rotor qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 82.14 net
164.28
052100 labor Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 45.00 net.
90.00
052100p Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 47.55 net
95.10
Sub Total; 782.96
EnVmnt/shop: 27.40
Tax 6% 31.46
Inv Total: 841.82
This was the invoice pretty much as I see it in front of me.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message news:<40CF5F68.658F278C@***.net>...
> I think you be trolling. If not give us a link to a picture of your
> receipt, as it is missing major items like pads and shoes, and of course
> no one would use the term "pair".
> >
> > 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
I've done business with these folks before and I thought I only needed
the simple pad/rotor turning job plus going ahead and putting on a new
serp belt.
It's one of those things where they already have it up and tires off
and you've pretty much got the day planned etc.
I know how it works, I knew I was going to be "sold up" on this but
I'm also sensitive to "the aggravation factor" of running around
trying to get the best deal. If I am paying an extra 150.00 or so to
have it all done and over with then I can live with that. If I got
stiffed 3 or 400 bucks, that's another story.
and anybody here that can get a new wheel cylinder and put it on in 30
minutes then I say God Bless 'em.
I did my own brakes one time and that was enough for me to pay
somebody else.
here's the scoop...
and Bill, the pads came with the rotors or calipers. and they didn't
replace the shoes I don't think.
================================================== ==============================
Kauffman Tire
*check brakes/Grinding
*check Serp Belt
057151 install serp belt qty.1 S1m2 DRB price 70.00 net 70.00
057151p serp belt qty.1 Slm2 DRB price 59.60 net 59.60
052100 install front loaded cal qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 63.00 net
126.00
052100p front loaded caliper qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 88.99 net
177.98
052100p Front Brake Rotor qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 82.14 net
164.28
052100 labor Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 45.00 net.
90.00
052100p Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 47.55 net
95.10
Sub Total; 782.96
EnVmnt/shop: 27.40
Tax 6% 31.46
Inv Total: 841.82
This was the invoice pretty much as I see it in front of me.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message news:<40CF5F68.658F278C@***.net>...
> I think you be trolling. If not give us a link to a picture of your
> receipt, as it is missing major items like pads and shoes, and of course
> no one would use the term "pair".
> >
> > 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
#35
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
aww, c'mon Bill. I am not trolling!
I've done business with these folks before and I thought I only needed
the simple pad/rotor turning job plus going ahead and putting on a new
serp belt.
It's one of those things where they already have it up and tires off
and you've pretty much got the day planned etc.
I know how it works, I knew I was going to be "sold up" on this but
I'm also sensitive to "the aggravation factor" of running around
trying to get the best deal. If I am paying an extra 150.00 or so to
have it all done and over with then I can live with that. If I got
stiffed 3 or 400 bucks, that's another story.
and anybody here that can get a new wheel cylinder and put it on in 30
minutes then I say God Bless 'em.
I did my own brakes one time and that was enough for me to pay
somebody else.
here's the scoop...
and Bill, the pads came with the rotors or calipers. and they didn't
replace the shoes I don't think.
================================================== ==============================
Kauffman Tire
*check brakes/Grinding
*check Serp Belt
057151 install serp belt qty.1 S1m2 DRB price 70.00 net 70.00
057151p serp belt qty.1 Slm2 DRB price 59.60 net 59.60
052100 install front loaded cal qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 63.00 net
126.00
052100p front loaded caliper qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 88.99 net
177.98
052100p Front Brake Rotor qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 82.14 net
164.28
052100 labor Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 45.00 net.
90.00
052100p Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 47.55 net
95.10
Sub Total; 782.96
EnVmnt/shop: 27.40
Tax 6% 31.46
Inv Total: 841.82
This was the invoice pretty much as I see it in front of me.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message news:<40CF5F68.658F278C@***.net>...
> I think you be trolling. If not give us a link to a picture of your
> receipt, as it is missing major items like pads and shoes, and of course
> no one would use the term "pair".
> >
> > 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
I've done business with these folks before and I thought I only needed
the simple pad/rotor turning job plus going ahead and putting on a new
serp belt.
It's one of those things where they already have it up and tires off
and you've pretty much got the day planned etc.
I know how it works, I knew I was going to be "sold up" on this but
I'm also sensitive to "the aggravation factor" of running around
trying to get the best deal. If I am paying an extra 150.00 or so to
have it all done and over with then I can live with that. If I got
stiffed 3 or 400 bucks, that's another story.
and anybody here that can get a new wheel cylinder and put it on in 30
minutes then I say God Bless 'em.
I did my own brakes one time and that was enough for me to pay
somebody else.
here's the scoop...
and Bill, the pads came with the rotors or calipers. and they didn't
replace the shoes I don't think.
================================================== ==============================
Kauffman Tire
*check brakes/Grinding
*check Serp Belt
057151 install serp belt qty.1 S1m2 DRB price 70.00 net 70.00
057151p serp belt qty.1 Slm2 DRB price 59.60 net 59.60
052100 install front loaded cal qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 63.00 net
126.00
052100p front loaded caliper qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 88.99 net
177.98
052100p Front Brake Rotor qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 82.14 net
164.28
052100 labor Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 45.00 net.
90.00
052100p Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 47.55 net
95.10
Sub Total; 782.96
EnVmnt/shop: 27.40
Tax 6% 31.46
Inv Total: 841.82
This was the invoice pretty much as I see it in front of me.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message news:<40CF5F68.658F278C@***.net>...
> I think you be trolling. If not give us a link to a picture of your
> receipt, as it is missing major items like pads and shoes, and of course
> no one would use the term "pair".
> >
> > 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
#36
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
aww, c'mon Bill. I am not trolling!
I've done business with these folks before and I thought I only needed
the simple pad/rotor turning job plus going ahead and putting on a new
serp belt.
It's one of those things where they already have it up and tires off
and you've pretty much got the day planned etc.
I know how it works, I knew I was going to be "sold up" on this but
I'm also sensitive to "the aggravation factor" of running around
trying to get the best deal. If I am paying an extra 150.00 or so to
have it all done and over with then I can live with that. If I got
stiffed 3 or 400 bucks, that's another story.
and anybody here that can get a new wheel cylinder and put it on in 30
minutes then I say God Bless 'em.
I did my own brakes one time and that was enough for me to pay
somebody else.
here's the scoop...
and Bill, the pads came with the rotors or calipers. and they didn't
replace the shoes I don't think.
================================================== ==============================
Kauffman Tire
*check brakes/Grinding
*check Serp Belt
057151 install serp belt qty.1 S1m2 DRB price 70.00 net 70.00
057151p serp belt qty.1 Slm2 DRB price 59.60 net 59.60
052100 install front loaded cal qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 63.00 net
126.00
052100p front loaded caliper qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 88.99 net
177.98
052100p Front Brake Rotor qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 82.14 net
164.28
052100 labor Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 45.00 net.
90.00
052100p Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 47.55 net
95.10
Sub Total; 782.96
EnVmnt/shop: 27.40
Tax 6% 31.46
Inv Total: 841.82
This was the invoice pretty much as I see it in front of me.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message news:<40CF5F68.658F278C@***.net>...
> I think you be trolling. If not give us a link to a picture of your
> receipt, as it is missing major items like pads and shoes, and of course
> no one would use the term "pair".
> >
> > 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
I've done business with these folks before and I thought I only needed
the simple pad/rotor turning job plus going ahead and putting on a new
serp belt.
It's one of those things where they already have it up and tires off
and you've pretty much got the day planned etc.
I know how it works, I knew I was going to be "sold up" on this but
I'm also sensitive to "the aggravation factor" of running around
trying to get the best deal. If I am paying an extra 150.00 or so to
have it all done and over with then I can live with that. If I got
stiffed 3 or 400 bucks, that's another story.
and anybody here that can get a new wheel cylinder and put it on in 30
minutes then I say God Bless 'em.
I did my own brakes one time and that was enough for me to pay
somebody else.
here's the scoop...
and Bill, the pads came with the rotors or calipers. and they didn't
replace the shoes I don't think.
================================================== ==============================
Kauffman Tire
*check brakes/Grinding
*check Serp Belt
057151 install serp belt qty.1 S1m2 DRB price 70.00 net 70.00
057151p serp belt qty.1 Slm2 DRB price 59.60 net 59.60
052100 install front loaded cal qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 63.00 net
126.00
052100p front loaded caliper qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 88.99 net
177.98
052100p Front Brake Rotor qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 82.14 net
164.28
052100 labor Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 45.00 net.
90.00
052100p Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 47.55 net
95.10
Sub Total; 782.96
EnVmnt/shop: 27.40
Tax 6% 31.46
Inv Total: 841.82
This was the invoice pretty much as I see it in front of me.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message news:<40CF5F68.658F278C@***.net>...
> I think you be trolling. If not give us a link to a picture of your
> receipt, as it is missing major items like pads and shoes, and of course
> no one would use the term "pair".
> >
> > 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
#37
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
aww, c'mon Bill. I am not trolling!
I've done business with these folks before and I thought I only needed
the simple pad/rotor turning job plus going ahead and putting on a new
serp belt.
It's one of those things where they already have it up and tires off
and you've pretty much got the day planned etc.
I know how it works, I knew I was going to be "sold up" on this but
I'm also sensitive to "the aggravation factor" of running around
trying to get the best deal. If I am paying an extra 150.00 or so to
have it all done and over with then I can live with that. If I got
stiffed 3 or 400 bucks, that's another story.
and anybody here that can get a new wheel cylinder and put it on in 30
minutes then I say God Bless 'em.
I did my own brakes one time and that was enough for me to pay
somebody else.
here's the scoop...
and Bill, the pads came with the rotors or calipers. and they didn't
replace the shoes I don't think.
================================================== ==============================
Kauffman Tire
*check brakes/Grinding
*check Serp Belt
057151 install serp belt qty.1 S1m2 DRB price 70.00 net 70.00
057151p serp belt qty.1 Slm2 DRB price 59.60 net 59.60
052100 install front loaded cal qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 63.00 net
126.00
052100p front loaded caliper qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 88.99 net
177.98
052100p Front Brake Rotor qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 82.14 net
164.28
052100 labor Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 45.00 net.
90.00
052100p Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 47.55 net
95.10
Sub Total; 782.96
EnVmnt/shop: 27.40
Tax 6% 31.46
Inv Total: 841.82
This was the invoice pretty much as I see it in front of me.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message news:<40CF5F68.658F278C@***.net>...
> I think you be trolling. If not give us a link to a picture of your
> receipt, as it is missing major items like pads and shoes, and of course
> no one would use the term "pair".
> >
> > 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
I've done business with these folks before and I thought I only needed
the simple pad/rotor turning job plus going ahead and putting on a new
serp belt.
It's one of those things where they already have it up and tires off
and you've pretty much got the day planned etc.
I know how it works, I knew I was going to be "sold up" on this but
I'm also sensitive to "the aggravation factor" of running around
trying to get the best deal. If I am paying an extra 150.00 or so to
have it all done and over with then I can live with that. If I got
stiffed 3 or 400 bucks, that's another story.
and anybody here that can get a new wheel cylinder and put it on in 30
minutes then I say God Bless 'em.
I did my own brakes one time and that was enough for me to pay
somebody else.
here's the scoop...
and Bill, the pads came with the rotors or calipers. and they didn't
replace the shoes I don't think.
================================================== ==============================
Kauffman Tire
*check brakes/Grinding
*check Serp Belt
057151 install serp belt qty.1 S1m2 DRB price 70.00 net 70.00
057151p serp belt qty.1 Slm2 DRB price 59.60 net 59.60
052100 install front loaded cal qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 63.00 net
126.00
052100p front loaded caliper qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 88.99 net
177.98
052100p Front Brake Rotor qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 82.14 net
164.28
052100 labor Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 45.00 net.
90.00
052100p Rear Wheel Cylinder qty.2 S1m2 DRB price 47.55 net
95.10
Sub Total; 782.96
EnVmnt/shop: 27.40
Tax 6% 31.46
Inv Total: 841.82
This was the invoice pretty much as I see it in front of me.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message news:<40CF5F68.658F278C@***.net>...
> I think you be trolling. If not give us a link to a picture of your
> receipt, as it is missing major items like pads and shoes, and of course
> no one would use the term "pair".
> >
> > 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
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Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
"Elflan" <elflan@geocities.com> wrote in message
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> 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
The belt sells for about 30 at the do-it-yourself store.
> 70.00 to install
That is a bit steep. It takes about 10 minutes to install.
>
> 1 pair calipers 177.00
I have NEVER replaced a caliper, let alone two of them.
> labor;$126.00
This seems high, but to replace two calipers would take about an hour of
labor on each side. This labor includes the rotor replacement that you were
not billed separately for. I think this charge is a little high, but not
alarming.
>
> 1 pair rotors 165.00
I bought rotors for my BMW recently, they were $50 each.
>
> 1pair real wheel cyl. 95.00
This is to much for wheel cylinders, by about double what my instincts tell
me is appropriate.
> labor; 90.00
This is a little high.
>
> env'nt/shop mat'ls 47.00
You can't escape this charge. Think about how much trouble you have to dump
the crap that you take out of your car, they have the same kinds of trouble
disposing of these fluids. There is a certain amount of "profit center" in
this charge, but most of it is a government charge.
> 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.
>
If you could have done this job yourself, it would have cost you $50 each
for rotors, $50 for a set of brake pads, and $50 for the wheel cylinders.
$200 bucks for parts, plus fluids and your time. The fluids cost $15 for a
30-pack that you share with your helper, and you need a pound or two of
ground beef to smash out a few burgers, some buns, cheese and a few ears of
corn. The burger fixin's run about $20. I think your costs were a bit on the
high side.
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Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
"Elflan" <elflan@geocities.com> wrote in message
news:5b2e6a47.0406151009.7d36a8cc@posting.google.c om...
> 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
The belt sells for about 30 at the do-it-yourself store.
> 70.00 to install
That is a bit steep. It takes about 10 minutes to install.
>
> 1 pair calipers 177.00
I have NEVER replaced a caliper, let alone two of them.
> labor;$126.00
This seems high, but to replace two calipers would take about an hour of
labor on each side. This labor includes the rotor replacement that you were
not billed separately for. I think this charge is a little high, but not
alarming.
>
> 1 pair rotors 165.00
I bought rotors for my BMW recently, they were $50 each.
>
> 1pair real wheel cyl. 95.00
This is to much for wheel cylinders, by about double what my instincts tell
me is appropriate.
> labor; 90.00
This is a little high.
>
> env'nt/shop mat'ls 47.00
You can't escape this charge. Think about how much trouble you have to dump
the crap that you take out of your car, they have the same kinds of trouble
disposing of these fluids. There is a certain amount of "profit center" in
this charge, but most of it is a government charge.
> 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.
>
If you could have done this job yourself, it would have cost you $50 each
for rotors, $50 for a set of brake pads, and $50 for the wheel cylinders.
$200 bucks for parts, plus fluids and your time. The fluids cost $15 for a
30-pack that you share with your helper, and you need a pound or two of
ground beef to smash out a few burgers, some buns, cheese and a few ears of
corn. The burger fixin's run about $20. I think your costs were a bit on the
high side.
#40
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Re: did I get ripped off on this brake job?
"Elflan" <elflan@geocities.com> wrote in message
news:5b2e6a47.0406151009.7d36a8cc@posting.google.c om...
> 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
The belt sells for about 30 at the do-it-yourself store.
> 70.00 to install
That is a bit steep. It takes about 10 minutes to install.
>
> 1 pair calipers 177.00
I have NEVER replaced a caliper, let alone two of them.
> labor;$126.00
This seems high, but to replace two calipers would take about an hour of
labor on each side. This labor includes the rotor replacement that you were
not billed separately for. I think this charge is a little high, but not
alarming.
>
> 1 pair rotors 165.00
I bought rotors for my BMW recently, they were $50 each.
>
> 1pair real wheel cyl. 95.00
This is to much for wheel cylinders, by about double what my instincts tell
me is appropriate.
> labor; 90.00
This is a little high.
>
> env'nt/shop mat'ls 47.00
You can't escape this charge. Think about how much trouble you have to dump
the crap that you take out of your car, they have the same kinds of trouble
disposing of these fluids. There is a certain amount of "profit center" in
this charge, but most of it is a government charge.
> 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.
>
If you could have done this job yourself, it would have cost you $50 each
for rotors, $50 for a set of brake pads, and $50 for the wheel cylinders.
$200 bucks for parts, plus fluids and your time. The fluids cost $15 for a
30-pack that you share with your helper, and you need a pound or two of
ground beef to smash out a few burgers, some buns, cheese and a few ears of
corn. The burger fixin's run about $20. I think your costs were a bit on the
high side.