Cynic10508

After I got the latest flash my dealer informed me that my brake pads are getting low enough to warrant replacing. No big problem.

Then they told me that whenever they replace pads they turn down the rotors to "even them out". But apparently with the RX-8 rotors they can't do that. Some line about hot braking temperatures and what it does the metal so on and so forth. So they would want to replace the pads and the rotors. Around $800 for the front pair only.

Now, my reaction is just to replace the pads and let the rotors slide for now. I don't necessarily love the rotors but they work fine right now and I don't have $1500+ to drop on them. But has anyone else heard anything like this? It sounds fishy to me.

HiTMaNN

How many clicks and what year? FYI you can get Racing Brake Front and Rear slotted rotors with Hawk Brake Bads and SS lines for less then 700 Shipped. PM Endless Rotaries from Auto RnD he has the best deals and awesome to work with!

nycgps

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What the **** ?

800 ?

Huh ?

Did I just smell some *major* rip off here ?

Hmm .... Like Hitman said, u can get some *very good* stuff for way less than that.

slickrx8

Brakes are about the easiest to do campared to changing your oil. RX7store.net $430 for upgaded pads and rotors.

shakeyourbrakes

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^not only that, but mines at the dealer right now and they gave me the exact same line. I got quoted 220 for the front and 235 for the rear though, rotors and brakes. Just to give you a heads up

TeamRX8

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tell them you want the plain rotors, not the gold plated ones ...

Cynic10508

I specifically asked for the ones made out of unicorn horn and coated in pixie dust.

Cynic10508

From the printed report:

"Recommend replacement of the front brake pads and rotors (too thin to cut)
Estimated cost of brake pads and rotors is $790.00 ($675.00 with discount applied"

I assume the $790 includes labor, which doesn't make it any less expensive. I trust the associates who work there, but its the mechanics that I'm shady about. I think the associates just trust whatever the mechanics say.

Dremd911

I just bought a pair of hawk pads and replaced the pads for $40 rotors were not warped so they didnt need to be machined...the dealer also told me i was almost going metal on metal which was a lie and told me i would probably need new brakes and rotors....It sounds like this is your first time at a dealership (i thought they all tried to upsale you during oil changes)???

Bootleg

i think i can get i can get those installed for $650.

i would honestly advise you to find a new dealership to take your car to. if nothing else, at least call them out on their obvious bullshit and let them know you aren't stupid. i would also place a call into MOA and let them know about the dealerships antics.

nycgps

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Front Stock Rotor, Each, Brand New - 115 Each x 2
Front Pads, Pair, Stock, New - 80

310 ? What kind of labor are they charging ?

Oh fine throw some new Backing Plate into the game, 20 Bux each times 2. Add another 40

350.

Huey52

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Yep, gone are the days of turning rotors, they're too thin to do so now. But as already cited, they shouldn't cost anywhere near as much as your dealer quoted.

invasion08

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The rotors can be cut thats just bullshit and after that line the dealer fed you i would go to another dealership

invasion08

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I got my stop tech slotted brakes for all for corners for around 450 and then another 120 for hawk hps pads and free labor because i did them myself. Brakes are easy to do