blockisle9 Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I was recently informed I had about 10 % of bake life left on my front brakes on my 2008 all wheel drive limited Edge and if I wanted them relaced it would cost me around $425.00. This price was from a dealer. I told them to hold off and took it to local garage Ive used in the past that has been in business over 30 years. They did the job for $150.00 and that included resurficing the rotors. I was just wondering if the dealer does any thing different that would increase the cost that much? I realize dealers are usally higher, but this suprised me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum White Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 About the only thing different is that they charge more $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I was recently informed I had about 10 % of bake life left on my front brakes on my 2008 all wheel drive limited Edge and if I wanted them relaced it would cost me around $425.00. This price was from a dealer. I told them to hold off and took it to local garage Ive used in the past that has been in business over 30 years. They did the job for $150.00 and that included resurficing the rotors. I was just wondering if the dealer does any thing different that would increase the cost that much? I realize dealers are usally higher, but this suprised me. Sometimes they charge you for new rotors instead of turning them and sometimes they include new or rebuilt calipers. Maybe they were quoting all 4 wheels instead of just 2? Or maybe they were just ripping you off in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eatinitup Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Another reason to learn how to do these things and "DIY" for a third of the price... Hell for 425$x2 you could of done a BIG BOY BRAKE KIT, with Cross Drilled and Slotted rotors and some beefy ass pads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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