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i think i need new brakes...i called the dealership, they say its $235 front. and they said it includes rotors. How often do you have to change them? they also said that only pads would be $99. what do i have to change? how do you know when you need to change rotors? And should i go to toyota or any service would be ok? thanks.
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That seems a bit expensive.
Are you still under warranty? How many miles on your car?
I doubt you need to change your rotors; maybe just have them turned. And the pads seem expensive, too. You can get TRD pads for like $67 (I just got quoted this price a couple of days ago at my local dealership while they were changing the oil).
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its a little over 50k. so no warranty for me i guess. i dont know if i need to change the rotors. so i was wondering how do you know that you need to change them? i asked them if they could look at it and tell me whether i need to change them...and they said "sure, we can look at them. thats another $35"...
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any midas or anything gives free inspections...but i don't see why ur rotors would be bad with only 50K on them...probably just need brake pads ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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its a little over 50k. so no warranty for me i guess. i dont know if i need to change the rotors. so i was wondering how do you know that you need to change them? i asked them if they could look at it and tell me whether i need to change them...and they said "sure, we can look at them. thats another $35"... That's total b.s. Take it to midas or meineke or somewhere like that. They'll look at your stuff for FREE. Then you can decide what you wanna do, but like I said, I doubt you need to change your rotors unless you have been really harsh to your brakes or you've been in an accident or something like that..
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ok, i called them...and 235 is just 2 front pads and TURNING the rotors...not the new ones... is that a rip off?i think yess... but let me know guys...
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ok, i called them...and 235 is just 2 front pads and TURNING the rotors...not the new ones... is that a rip off?i think yess... but let me know guys... Yes, total ripoff. Just go to a brake shop like the ones listed above.
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get some Performance pads and have another shop turn ur rotor..
but 235 is the pads which is 99 + turning the rotor?
not a TOTALLY rip off but can be considered too expansive. and the brake inspection should be free at toyota...(or am i wrong..?) cos it's free else where.
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but 235 is the pads which is 99 + turning the rotor? its 2 different places... toyota = 235 just pads and turning rotor. another place is $99 pads (i guess turning the rotor too) I just called midas, they said that brake inspection is 29.95 . brake service is 85.95 without turning the rotors...
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ok, called another midas on the other side of the town and they said they would do a free inspection plus 89.95 per axle without turning the rotors. Turning the rotors would be additional $30 per axle.
So changing front pads plus turning the rotors = 120 plus tax... how does that sound?
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ok, called another midas on the other side of the town and they said they would do a free inspection plus 89.95 per axle without turning the rotors. Turning the rotors would be additional $30 per axle.
So changing front pads plus turning the rotors = 120 plus tax... how does that sound? $120 is includin new pads or no? if it does include the pad, then it's a pretty good price i think. here in canada i can have my rotor turned plus changin pad (does not include buyin new pad) is CND$100 the pads i bought for US$67 at tiresrack (EBC green stuff)... u do the math lol~
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you can find TRD brake pads (front set) for $45 if you look hard enough...
- had mine installed last week
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hey mind tellin me where you got trd for 45 from? ![smile smile](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/smile.gif)
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Thanks, that's $20 cheaper than my dealership has them ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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my pleasure... by the way, just got my G2 caliper paint kit today - ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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my pleasure... by the way, just got my G2 caliper paint kit today - ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif) What color? I have black. I'm thinking about doing them this weekend or next.
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I got red - looking for a nice sporty contrast, similar to the TRD calipers
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DO NOT TURN YOUR ROTORS!!!!!!!! Its a huge waste of money!! You can get new OEM rotors for $22.00 each. www.tirerack.com [ tirerack.com] My boy at Craftsman never turns rotors, new rotors are very cheap these days. Dealers alway rip you off on every service the provide.
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DO NOT TURN YOUR ROTORS!!!!!!!! Its a huge waste of money!! You can get new OEM rotors for $22.00 each. www.tirerack.com [ tirerack.com] My boy at Craftsman never turns rotors, new rotors are very cheap these days. Dealers alway rip you off on every service the provide. Hey great info. Thanks for posting that! ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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I got red - looking for a nice sporty contrast, similar to the TRD calipers That'll look really good ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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DO NOT TURN YOUR ROTORS!!!!!!!! Its a huge waste of money!! You can get new OEM rotors for $22.00 each. www.tirerack.com [ tirerack.com] My boy at Craftsman never turns rotors, new rotors are very cheap these days. Dealers alway rip you off on every service the provide. ya, i find it pointless in turning the rotors too~ by the way, i didnt turn mine~ ![grin grin](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/grin.gif)
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so should i turn them or should i not? anywayz, i found this deal..it looks like its the best in this area... anywayz, 99.99 for the front pads and turning the rotors plus i got this coupon in the mail today $20 off per axle. So i figure out its gonna be 80 bux for pads and turning rotors...is that a good price???
ps. if you dont need to turn the rotors, isnt it quite easy to change the pads on your own?
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DO NOT TURN YOUR ROTORS!!!!!!!! Its a huge waste of money!! You can get new OEM rotors for $22.00 each. www.tirerack.com [ tirerack.com] My boy at Craftsman never turns rotors, new rotors are very cheap these days. Dealers alway rip you off on every service the provide. i just bought those OEM style brembo rotors from tire rack
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You can get new OEM rotors for $22.00 each. the only rotors i could find on their site were about 70 bux per piece.. ![frown frown](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/frown.gif)
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sweet evan, thanks... anyone my question above? about 80 for turning them and changing pads myself... thanks.
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sweet evan, thanks... anyone my question above? about 80 for turning them and changing pads myself... thanks. Changing the pads can be a beyooooootch, just ask Steven ![laughsilly laughsilly](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/laughsilly.gif) You could do it yourself, I'm sure, but it shouldn't be TOO expensive to just have a shop do it and save yourself the headache.
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sweet evan, thanks... anyone my question above? about 80 for turning them and changing pads myself... thanks. Changing the pads can be a beyooooootch, just ask Steven ![laughsilly laughsilly](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/laughsilly.gif) You could do it yourself, I'm sure, but it shouldn't be TOO expensive to just have a shop do it and save yourself the headache. yeah, my dealership installed my TRD Springs, TRD Brake Pads, and did an alignment for a modest price - not bad considering I didn't have to get my hands dirty - ![happywink happywink](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/happywink.gif) TRD spring install - $78.72 TRD Brake Pads install - $43.20 alignment - $48.00
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sweet evan, thanks... anyone my question above? about 80 for turning them and changing pads myself... thanks. Changing the pads can be a beyooooootch, just ask Steven ![laughsilly laughsilly](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/laughsilly.gif) You could do it yourself, I'm sure, but it shouldn't be TOO expensive to just have a shop do it and save yourself the headache. yeah, my dealership installed my TRD Springs, TRD Brake Pads, and did an alignment for a modest price - not bad considering I didn't have to get my hands dirty - ![happywink happywink](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/happywink.gif) TRD spring install - $78.72 TRD Brake Pads install - $43.20 alignment - $48.00 Wow, those are some great prices. I can't believe they put in your springs at a toyota dealership for less than $80 ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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for real, I asked them for a quote and couldn't believe the answer I got - guess they're small city prices...
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for real, I asked them for a quote and couldn't believe the answer I got - guess they're small city prices... That's it. I am moving! ![laughsilly laughsilly](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/laughsilly.gif)
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