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Replying to: geppetto425 (Aug 03, 2007 6:44 pm) Best Regards, Shipo
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As crazy as it might seem,I cant seem to get the old pads out.They have little springs that hold them in place.Ive took the springs out, but still cant getem out.There is a third bolt,much smaller than the two main ones.My question is Do I have to take this third bolt out to open the caliber wider,allowing me to pull the pads out?
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Replying to: rockinputnam (Sep 26, 2007 3:12 pm) Best Regards, Shipo |
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Today i'm getting my van serviced. '98 Plymouth Grand Voyager with 67,450 miles. My mechanic told me that my brake pads are brittle and need replacement and so do the rotors. He's installing new ceramic brake pads and new rotors. Not to mention cylinders in the back needing replacement (he said a broken back cylinder caused the brakes to overheat causing the pads to become brittle). All in all, he told me the cost of new parts and labor would hit me at $490.00. We've been going to this guy for years and never suspected being over estimated. Did I get good value on all the work done? What has everyone paid for similar work?
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Replying to: keystone2k9 (Oct 23, 2007 1:04 pm) As far as cost, I do my own with top quality parts (usually NAPA) and can buy all of the parts for about $175 (front pads, front rotors, rear shoes and rear wheel cylinders). I have no idea what your guy is charging you for labor and the markup on parts. Keep us posted. Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Oct 23, 2007 1:28 pm) I have yet to pick it up later in the afternoon when he's done and I'll be sure to ask him what else was done. (Shoes, drums, and brake fluid) Thanks for the insight Shipo, I'll be back on later tonight to see the final job
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Replying to: keystone2k9 (Oct 23, 2007 2:40 pm) If you are finding that brakes don't last very long on your van before the pedal starts pulsing while you're braking, you may be overtaxing the rotors, especially if you have the 14" wheels on your van. We have the sixteen inch wheels on ours and have the larger disks that came with the 15" and 16" wheeled vans, and even still, I was not getting anything more than twenty to thirty thousand miles per set (and as little as eight thousand on one set) before the pulsing in the brake pedal got so bad I couldn't stand it anymore. In desperation I bought a set of cross-drilled rotors (a little pricy but apparently worth it) and married them up with a set of ceramic pads. The good news here is that I now have 36,000 miles on that set and they're still nice and smooth. Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Oct 23, 2007 3:41 pm) Here's what went down: 1. Brake Inspection 2. Found front brake pads and rotors overheated 3. Found right rear wheel cylinder rusted (piston stuck) 4. Replaced front brake pads with ceramic premium pads 5. Lube caliper sliders 6. Replaced front brake rotors 7. Adjusted rear brakes and parking brake T: $190.00 (2 hours) 1. Replaced rear wheel cylinders 2. Bleed complete system from master cylinder to calipers and wheel cylinders 3. Fill system with new brake fluid DOT 3 4. 1 Year warranty T: $95.00 1. Replaced rear brake drums 2. Adjusted rear brakes and parking brake T: No Charge -Ceramic Front Brake Pads, $105 (1) -Front Brake Rotors, $196 (2, 98 each) -Synthetic Brake Caliper Lube, NC (1) -Brake Fluid, NC (1) -Wheel Cylinders, 69.96 (2, 34.98 each) -Rear Brake Drums, $102 (2, 51 each) PARTS : $472.96 LABOR : $295.00 TAX : $39.02 TOTAL: $796.98 ? The van feels and drives brand new. Better safe than sorry? I feel bad for my pockets.
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Replying to: keystone2k9 (Oct 23, 2007 9:54 pm) Best Regards, Shipo |
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