Need brake work done - Ford quoted me $1740

[nagooro]

I drive a 2011 F150, last year, at 70,000KM I had my front rotors and pads replaced/machined at an independent shop. Now at 85,000KM, my brakes have been squealing quite a bit, and there is a slight vibration just before coming to a stop. Took the truck into Northstar Ford this morning, was advised to replace the front and back rotors/pads, brake fluid flush, quoted $1740.

Told them not to do the work, and am now looking for recommendations for another shop to get a 2nd opinion/quote from.

Did I just get very unlucky that within 15,000KM I have to get more brake work done? I wouldn't say I'm that aggressive with the brakes.

[bourge73]

Ravi/Jodi @ Minute Muffler on 32nd No question. 18k wow must have used some cheap shitty Chinese parts! And $1700!!?? WTF

[G-ZUS]

Ravi @ Minute Muffler 32nd Ave

[gpomp]

Jackie at Balance Auto

[revelations]

What was the parts/labour quote breakdown?

['93 SR-V]

That's garbage. What king of parts did the last place use?

Call Brad @ Hatt Automotive. Brad the owner worked at Ford for years and he's a honest no BS guy to deal with when it comes to telling you what your vehicle does or doesn't need and he won't slap some no name parts on your vehicle. Prices are quite reasonable as well.

[gretz]

Typical dealership bullshit... I just had a friend take her car to a GM dealership for a recall...

They inspected her car and informed her it was unsafe and required $4000+ worth of work (its a 2007 G5 pursuit).

I pointed her in the direction of my goto shop, all the car needed was a control arm bushing. $200 + labor for turning the rear drums? Fucking stealerships...

have i mentioned i'm not fond of dealerships?

Go to any of the shops listed above and never go back to a dealer unless its for a recall

[nagooro]

Originally posted by revelations
What was the parts/labour quote breakdown?

I'll take a picture of the quote in an hour or so and post it up in here.

I typically steer clear of dealerships as prices for almost everything seem quite inflated, and well, I just always feel like they are being sketchy. Had a feeling going there this morning was going to be a mistake, to top it off, had to the pay 1hr diagnostic fee ($150) Lesson learned.

I'm trying to decipher my invoice from last year, it may have just been that the rotors were machined, if that's the case, with wear and tear on them, replacement could be justified and necessary? As you can tell, I am not mechanically inclined...

[revelations]

What type of driving do you do? Aggressive? Off road? Towing? That seems very low KMs to go throgh a set.

Might be worth upgrading in that case?

[nagooro]

Originally posted by revelations
What type of driving do you do? Aggressive? Off road? Towing? That seems very low KMs to go throgh a set.

Might be worth upgrading in that case?

Just city driving. Average aggressiveness I would say. No off-roading, no towing.

[nagooro]

Originally posted by revelations
What was the parts/labour quote breakdown?

Here's the quote from Northstar Ford. Reasonable, or typical dealership pricing?


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[revelations]

Cant comment on dealership hourly pricing (I never use) but the parts, (about 650$ after taxes) - you could have a full on aftermarket EBC brake set for 750$ shipped.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/EBC-4-wheel-s...FXJOlg&vxp=mtr

Im sure there are discussion groups were this topic is covered over extensively - in terms of optimal brake upgrades if OEM isnt working out very well.

[jacky4566]

They couldn't even spell Rear correctly.

I really like data so I would demand to know the current pad thickness and what the tolerance specs are. Make them SHOW me why I need this service.

[nagooro]

Originally posted by jacky4566
They couldn't even spell Rear correctly.

I really like data so I would demand to know the current pad thickness and what the tolerance specs are. Make them SHOW me why I need this service.

Like below? Wouldn't 10mm (fronts), indicate they are still good?


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[spikerS]

man that seems retarded.

You could do that whole job yourself for sub $500 with all new parts.

CT has all your parts for that at 496 before taxes, and if you wanted to afterwards, you could do a brake flush for $149 at Ford.

So, roughly 30% of the cost...and they are rotors front and back, so they are dead fucking easy to do.

[Rat Fink]

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[nagooro]

This might help as well, here's the details from the tech.


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[HomespunLobster]

TK's Tire and Auto. He'd give you a rough estimate over the phone if you call. Does for us at least, we bring all our fleet vehicles there. Won't try to dick you over

[revelations]

Did you go to CT by chance to get work done previously? Overheating the fronts in regular driving is pretty tough.

If you're planning on keeping the truck for a while, I would upgrade the fronts entirely to new aftermarket units.

[Squishy]

Originally posted by nagooro

Here's the quote from Ford. Reasonable, or typical dealership pricing?


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I work at a non-Ford dealership and we charge the following for brakes:
$225 for pad replacement and rotor machining + parts
$187.50 for pad and rotor replacement + parts
I believe brake flush is $125 (fluid cost permitting off brand vehicles)
If you actually go ahead with the repairs, you do not get charged the diagnosis fee.

If you want to supply your own parts/I can look into it on Monday with your vehicles info, I can clearly get it done cheaper than Ford can.

I can also hook you up with a detail if you need one done!
PM me if you need anything!