What to do with my brakes??
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From: Brea, ca
Originally Posted by IDNC76
i guess u gotta make ur money somewhere $100 for shipping whoa 
i ll shoot u an email by the end of the week, with my order.
thanks again
another question
any idea of how much it would cost for the stealership to install these???
i ll shoot u an email by the end of the week, with my order.
thanks again
another question
any idea of how much it would cost for the stealership to install these???
when its all said and done, he said it will be in two boxes and weigh about 140 lbs...shipping is crazy these days.
I will be out in the desert for a cleanup weekend friday-sunday, but I'll get your order taken care of as soon as I come back.
Originally Posted by MercedesTech
I would guess you would be charged about 4 hours labor. Labor rates depend on location.
Remember, most of the dealers Tech's are payed based on commission. They WANT your truck to leave with a minimum of $1k price tag. Any "extras" or "add ons" just say NO to. Tell them you want this done, period.
Best bet (other then DIY) would be to find an independant Tech nearby, someone who knows what he is doing and has worked on your model truck before. They tend to be cheaper labor rates and generally non-comission based.
Remember, most of the dealers Tech's are payed based on commission. They WANT your truck to leave with a minimum of $1k price tag. Any "extras" or "add ons" just say NO to. Tell them you want this done, period.
Best bet (other then DIY) would be to find an independant Tech nearby, someone who knows what he is doing and has worked on your model truck before. They tend to be cheaper labor rates and generally non-comission based.
Any suggestions, hints or tips?
- NCSU
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Ya its pretty easy and straight forward. Can't think of any real trick to it. If you (or your buddy)have changed brakes, you'll be good to go.
Last edited by MercedesTech; Feb 13, 2008 at 06:23 PM.
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Originally Posted by MercedesTech
I would guess you would be charged about 4 hours labor. Labor rates depend on location.
Remember, most of the dealers Tech's are payed based on commission. They WANT your truck to leave with a minimum of $1k price tag. Any "extras" or "add ons" just say NO to. Tell them you want this done, period.
Best bet (other then DIY) would be to find an independant Tech nearby, someone who knows what he is doing and has worked on your model truck before. They tend to be cheaper labor rates and generally non-comission based.
Remember, most of the dealers Tech's are payed based on commission. They WANT your truck to leave with a minimum of $1k price tag. Any "extras" or "add ons" just say NO to. Tell them you want this done, period.
Best bet (other then DIY) would be to find an independant Tech nearby, someone who knows what he is doing and has worked on your model truck before. They tend to be cheaper labor rates and generally non-comission based.
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From: ft. laud., fla
Originally Posted by Alon@ModBargains
Total price for rotors will be $372.40
As far as pads go, I had a long discussion with my brake supplier and he said that the Stoptech Centric Pads have outperformed the Hawk pads in their own testing... so they have stopped carrying Hawk all together. I can still get Hawk from a different source, but centric pads for BMW's are one of our highest selling items and everyone loves them.
I would recommend the Centric Posi-quiet Extended Wear pads, especially for trucks with bigger tires and towing.
106.10110 - fronts
106.10120 - rears
Pads will be 78.95
TOTAL for pads and rotors will be $451.35
As far as pads go, I had a long discussion with my brake supplier and he said that the Stoptech Centric Pads have outperformed the Hawk pads in their own testing... so they have stopped carrying Hawk all together. I can still get Hawk from a different source, but centric pads for BMW's are one of our highest selling items and everyone loves them.
I would recommend the Centric Posi-quiet Extended Wear pads, especially for trucks with bigger tires and towing.
106.10110 - fronts
106.10120 - rears
Pads will be 78.95
TOTAL for pads and rotors will be $451.35
Originally Posted by MercedesTech
Ya its pretty easy and straight forward. Can't think of any real trick to it. If you (or your buddy)have changed brakes, you'll be good to go.
- NCSU
PS: Alon, I may just end up going with the regular Powerslots, not the Cryos. I haven't found anything to really justify the additional costs.
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Originally Posted by APT
No reason not to paint all 4. Keep in mind you paint the hub part, not the surface where the pads touch.
