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Cost of changing brake pads on a Toyota Tundra?
Posted on 8/31/18 at 8:59 am
Posted on 8/31/18 at 8:59 am
What do you think it should cost? Place is asking $189 trying to decide if I should go somewhere else or if that’s a bout fair. I don’t have the space or tools to do myself as I live in a Houston apartment.
This post was edited on 8/31/18 at 9:02 am
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Posted on 8/31/18 at 9:00 am to al_cajun
1 axle or two?
Posted on 8/31/18 at 9:01 am to NYCAuburn
One axle
This post was edited on 8/31/18 at 9:04 am
Posted on 8/31/18 at 9:05 am to al_cajun
Is that just for the pads or are they including rotors?
Seems slightly steep for just pads, but about right. But you are more than likely being charged ~$100 for 1 hour labor and ~$89 for pads if so.
I have never done a brake job on a tundra, but every other vehicle it takes about as much time to jack up and take wheels off as it does the pads, so a shop with a lift and air tools should be able to to it really fast
Seems slightly steep for just pads, but about right. But you are more than likely being charged ~$100 for 1 hour labor and ~$89 for pads if so.
I have never done a brake job on a tundra, but every other vehicle it takes about as much time to jack up and take wheels off as it does the pads, so a shop with a lift and air tools should be able to to it really fast
Posted on 8/31/18 at 9:08 am to NYCAuburn
Just pads. I’m ok with it being a little above normal as I am trying to get my state inspection sticker (brake pads failed inspection) and would only go shop around if I was getting completely screwed on cost.
Posted on 8/31/18 at 9:10 am to al_cajun
Real time and cost for decent pads is probably 1/2 hour labor and $40-50 pads. You can go cheaper on the pads though.
Posted on 8/31/18 at 9:13 am to al_cajun
I just did my front pads at thibodaux tire. 170 bucks after taxes. I also had them do a tire rotation and plug a hole. So take that off and it was probably 150.
They do solid work.
They do solid work.
This post was edited on 8/31/18 at 9:15 am
Posted on 8/31/18 at 9:18 am to al_cajun
Thanks for the info
Posted on 8/31/18 at 9:33 am to al_cajun
It takes longer to go get the jack and take off the tires than it does to swap pads. But, a shop will charge $100/hr for labor, and they always mark up parts around 30-40%.
I get my rotors turned when I swap pads. You don't HAVE to do it, but I prefer starting with a clean slate for the new pads
I get my rotors turned when I swap pads. You don't HAVE to do it, but I prefer starting with a clean slate for the new pads
Posted on 8/31/18 at 9:40 am to Hammertime
To me that sounds fair to a bit high but not outrageous for "shop price"
Posted on 8/31/18 at 9:45 am to Chris4x4gill2
Not unreasonable at all. Like Hammer said, make sure they are turning the rotors. That's pretty standard.
You could also call the dealership and get pricing just for reference. I have mine done there, can't remember what I paid.
You could also call the dealership and get pricing just for reference. I have mine done there, can't remember what I paid.
Posted on 8/31/18 at 10:30 am to ItzMe1972
Most shops don't have a working rotor lathe anymore. I have two front sets, and I bring them to O'Reilly when they need to be done. It's only like $11/rotor
Posted on 8/31/18 at 10:42 am to al_cajun
It should cost whatever the pads cost. There's no need to pay someone else to change your brake pads.
Posted on 8/31/18 at 10:44 am to al_cajun
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I am trying to get my state inspection sticker (brake pads failed inspection)
I see the problem. You're going to the wrong inspection place.
Posted on 8/31/18 at 11:04 am to TBoy
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It should cost whatever the pads cost. There's no need to pay someone else to change your brake pads.
This would be my answer as well. It's not exactly rocket science to swap out brake pads. Even if turning down the rotors, it's still a piece of cake, just takes a bit longer waiting for the rotors to be turned.
Posted on 8/31/18 at 11:07 am to al_cajun
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brake pads failed inspection)
If your brake pads failed inspection then it may be time to turn your rotors to true them up. Around here in N.O. it is only about $20 a rotor to get them turned and trued.
Posted on 8/31/18 at 11:10 am to al_cajun
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I don’t have the space or tools to do myself as I live in a Houston apartment.
What kind of a guy does not own a basic socket set? You should trade that truck in for a VW Beetle.
Posted on 8/31/18 at 11:16 am to Hammertime
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Most shops don't have a working rotor lathe anymore
Truth
The reason most don't have them is way rotors are manufactured now; A LOT thinner than they used to be where you could get 2 or 3 turns out of them; now MAYBE 1.
This post was edited on 8/31/18 at 11:19 am
Posted on 8/31/18 at 12:04 pm to Wtodd
Truck rotors are generally thicker, so you can turn them two or three times. It's just easier to swap rotors, and shops make more money that way
Posted on 8/31/18 at 12:10 pm to al_cajun
I did mine on the streets of New Orleans with zero mechanical knowledge. YouTube is a hell of a drug. Now, it took me longer, but I did it. A hammer to bang it out and a basic socket set and you’re good to go.
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