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    Oneill474 Posts: 427, Reputation: 2
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    Nov 6, 2008, 04:57 AM
    Brake job fair price
    I wonder what is a fair price is for a brake job. On a 2003 Toyota echo.

    Even just the front pads for material and labor.

    Hollywood, Florida. I was lucky this time pepboys charged me $183.00 for the front pads and rear shoes.
    I do not know, if they resurfaced the rotors or not. Thanks for your input
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    Nov 6, 2008, 06:34 AM

    Hi,

    There's different factors here are you just replacing the pads? Replacing the rotors? Or, having the rotors machined. If you have any mechanical knowledge this is a very easy job.
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    Nov 6, 2008, 06:53 AM

    Firs of all any reputable mechanic is not going to replace worn pads without "turning" the rotors the whole thing should not cost more than 70.00. Or as I have done in the past , replace them yourself, there are plenty or how to sites that will guide you through it. Very easy job!
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    Nov 6, 2008, 07:13 AM

    I agree with you any reputable mechanic won't turn the rotors but if you go to a shop and say replace pads only sure there going to do it. And yes it is a very easy DIY job.
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    Nov 6, 2008, 04:09 PM

    Yes it is unless you come across a stuck caliper piston or a seized caliper slider. Then you're yelling for help and some special tools.
    Also, when a trained tech is in there, he may spot another problem like a bad strut, bent or loose steering component, missing brake hardware, leaking or swelled brake hoses, that the typical DIY'er will never even notice.
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