Has anyone had to replace their rear break pads? Is that really just replacing the rear brakes? If so, how much should it cost around? I was quoted $350-$400.
The technician told me it was my rear break pads and I have an 09 Hyundai sonata
Make/model of car would be helpful. But that price sounds like resurfacing of the rotors and installing new pads.
EDIT: that price just for pads on that car is robbery. Those pads run about $40. Shop around, ask some friends who they use to work on their cars.
ETA - sorry - just pulled up the receipt - it was $245, not $295.
do the rotors need to be replaced as well?
Depends upon the make and model of the car as well. Are they squeaking or grinding?
You CAN do it yourself, if you have all the right tools.
You can take it to a shop - call around and ask. If you are in Woodbridge, VA - there are soo many repair shops along Route 1...call around...
My Honda Odyssey rear brakes were $295 at a local shop. All I needed were the pads...they did my state inspection. They've worked on my car before..
I paid around that for all four brakes. Sounds a bit too high to me.
Odd thing, I have found the dealer is cheaper for brakes.
that is a lot….we have a super heavy duty conversion van and it wouldn't cost that much. Thank goodness my husband is super handy and does it himself so our cost is super cheap.
Was the quote just for brake pads or was there other things on the quote; new rotors etc?
It is hard to say without knowing the make and model of your car. Each one is different.
I just looked at our latest receipts because I recall replacing rear brake pads and sensors within the year on hubby and daughter's cars.
Last December, we replaced rear brake pads on daughter's car '07 Mercedes CLK 350 and it was $215 (this amount included a discount for multiple cars as well as a service discount that is routinely offered)
Last July, we replaced rear brake pads and sensor on hubby's car, '10 Mercedes E350 and those were about $250. (Again, this amount included a discount for multiple cars as well as a service discount that is routinely offered)
I have not yet replaced brakes on my car, SL 550 but I would expect mine to be pricier due to the sport car package I have. I would get the regular discounts applied as well.
Still... I trust ONLY our dealer to work on our cars.... this includes inspections, tires, you name it. This way, they are the only ones who have all of the records for the car and things stay consistant just in case there is a bigger problem down the road.
Also, our dealer's bottom line is repeat customers and word of mouth advertising for the company vs Joe Schmoo down the street who sometimes needs to amp up some profits to make ends meet for the month.
If I were you, I would get a second opinion just to be sure and have each mechanic explain everything they will be doing.
It depends on whether it's just the pads that need to be replaced. Sometimes the damage is so great (especially if the problem has persisted for some time) that additional parts need to be replaced as well. So it's possible you're not being overcharged.
It's not necessary to to the dealer repair shop - these are usually much more expensive. Any good independent mechanic should be able to do this for you so definitely get more than one estimate.
I was quoted $327 + tax at the dealer for rear brakes.
Instead I bought the pads and a family member who works on cars for a living put them on for me. I'd say my total bill was about $75 for pads and labor. After seeing what everyone else paid, it looks like I should be most grateful to have a family member that is willing and able!!
