Typical Labor Cost for 4 Pads And Rotors

[mLuMaN83]

Wondering what the typical labor cost would be from a good indie shop for replacing all 4 pads and rotors?

I got my brakes on the way from Ray and I would like to get an idea. I would do it myself but I don't have the tools or knowledge for this specific job. I am NOT a suspension or brakes guy.

[danewilson77]

Probably looking at $250.

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[3ZHPGUY]

It's not a hard job and worth learning and buying the few tools required for only a fraction of the cost of having them done. If I was a little closer I'd lend you a hand. If you're interested in taking on the challenge you should be able to find a repair manual at your local library or, I can scan the pages from my Bentley manual and pm you.

Anyway, I can usually complete the job in 4 hours or less and that's about the max hours I would pay. You may also need to pay some shop or disposal fees as well.

Good luck

[jakksfor20]

Metric Allen wrenches, set of metric wrenches (8-18mm is good for basic stuff), Metric sockets (8-18mm, 3/8" drive), add a torque wrench with a 3/8" to 1/2" adapter and you can do brakes.

Pads can be trashed. Take the rotors to your local scrap yard.

3ZHP,
Did you know you have a spelling error in your sig. Actually, it's just a "mis-type"?

[UdubBadger]

I'm with Guy on this one. It's seriously VERY easy, tons of youtube videos on the e46 brake jobs to guide you through the entire process. Save your money for other stuff.

[BCS_ZHP]

Hopefully you can find a family member nearby for assistance. This is a great learning opportunity, it's not too hard but having an experienced mafiaso assist is the security blanket. When I teach someone, normally I'll do one corner with them watching, then they do the 2nd corner with unlimited questions allowed, next I supervise the 3rd corner with very limited questions, and finally I walk away as they do the 4th corner. Both my sons learned this way, had to do a small refresher the next time they did a brake job but after one corner they told me to go away.

[UdubBadger]

^thats awesome.


my strategy for repairs is call Ryan and make him do them for me and when stuff REALLY goes wrong we have Dane on speed dial.

[johnrando]

I know nothing about brakes nor suspension and I did my own brakes by just looking at DIYs. It's not hard at all. As they said, it would be good to find someone close who's done it before, but you can do it. Otherwise, with you giving them the parts, it shouldn't be too bad.

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[mLuMaN83]

My only worry is running into a problem. This is my DD and I can't afford to have it on stands, but yes, I just watched a 20 min DIY and it was easier than I suspected. I don't think I would need anything except lube and jack stands as I no longer have my jack stands. Movers stole them. I'de probably save $175 by doing it myself. I worked at a junk yard for 2 years so I know my way around things but that was tearing apart. This is also my baby and she needs to be done right!

[NorCalZman]

i know how you feel. I don't have an issue with doing simple stuff like changing filters or retrofitting BT or the alarm kit but when it comes to stuff that my life depends on like brakes, I would only do it if I had someone experienced checking my work over my shoulder (also need a place to do it!) despite me having done this twice before on previous cars. I agree with everyone else that you should do it yourself and save the money! We are all cheering you on. Hopefully a local mafia member sees this thread and would be willing to serve as quality checker.