04MazdaRX

Hi Bay Area RX8 owners,

I need to get a brake job done, front and rear rotors and pads. Is there any reputable and reasonable shop that you would recommend?

I got a quote from couple dealers Fremont Mazda and Oaktree Mazda, they quoted $1300 and $1100 respectively. Both of which are extremely expensive. I hope a local shop can do it for a much cheaper price. Please help and advise.

Thanks.

Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2

Go try Motorsports Technique in Hayward or Auto RnD in Fremont. Those two companies are reputable as well and i trust their work more than i would trust the dealership. Though you can do it yourself, i've changed my pads and rotors several times for track days or just for normal wear and tear.

blkswan

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Typical labor for Rotors and Brake at an auto shop should be no more than $80-$100 each so $400 for labor. The part cost for rotors are about $55-60 each for OEM and $70 each for pads.

The total cost should be around $700-800 for an reasonable place. If a place is charging more than $1000, there is something wrong there.