I have a 2006 Audi A4 quattro. I took the car to the dealership and they want me to change the rotors, as well. I only have 27000 miles on the car. Do the rotors have to be changed. The dealer does not resurface the rotors so they would rather change them out altogether. The dealer wants $760 for front brakes, front rotors, and changing the rear pads only. Is that too much, and should I get an estimate from a private shop, like firestone?How much do Audi brake pads cost and rotors?
Call your local autoparts store like Advance,AutoZone,etc.
Get prices %26amp; do it yourself.Or better yet if you don't want to do
that call around other garages get pricing,also not changing rear rotors when changing pads is not very smart.How much do Audi brake pads cost and rotors?
On my 1998 Audi A6 Quattro my front brake pads alone cost about $400, the price they gave you is not to be unexpected when it comes to driving an AudiHow much do Audi brake pads cost and rotors?
I think you're being had. Audi's were designed to have repeated safe stops at Autobahn speeds. In this country, where excessive speed is unlawful, European brake systems usually last twice as long. Front brakes usually 50-60,000 miles; rear brakes, 90-100,000 miles. Never use anything but genuine Audi parts in your brake system(don't go to Firestone and use aftermarket anything parts) The only exception are the brake pads made in Australia that leave no brake dust. Have your dealership prove to you that you have premature wear in your brake system, it should still be under warranty. Have your brake system examined at a brake shop for a second opinion, but don't let them bastardize your fine car with non OEM parts, you'll be sorry in the long run. If your brakes are wearing this soon, are you a %26quot;two-foot%26quot; driver??This will eventually cause premature wear in any car.Good Luck!How much do Audi brake pads cost and rotors?
use only audi OEM parts. plus you need a special tool on the rears. the price sounds correct but make sure they check the front rotors again and ask them if they are in spec. i dont think they would be bad after 27,000 miles so make sure they measure it and tell you.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Question about break rotors and pads - Part 2?
First, I want to thank everyone for their answers to my first question. I have a '99 Audi A4, 2.8L V6. I need to change my rotors and break pads. I have found great rotors online - slotted drilled rotors, 4 for $240 with free S%26amp;H, is that a reasonable price range? As for break pads, there is a very wide price range - from $30 to $200 and more for a set of four pads. How do I know which ones to purchase and which ones are best for my car adn my needs? I don't plan on driving my car at a NASCAR or Formula 1 race. I want reliable, good and reasonably affordable pads that will do a great job without the excessive and unnecessary bells and whistles as all that costs too much extra. So please advise how do I chose what break pads to buy and what is a reasonable price range. Do I need ceramic ones? (my car has semi-metallic pads on it right now). And would you be able to tell me how much approximately it would cost changing all rotors and pads? Thanks fellas!Question about break rotors and pads - Part 2?
It looks like you've made up your mind about the slotted rotors.......even if you really don't need them. I would go with ceramic pads because they are cleaner and don't give off a lot of brake dust. Cost would be price of the parts and about 2-3 hrs of labor. Your labor is cheaper, someone else's labor at their shop will be more expensive.Question about break rotors and pads - Part 2?
you can get brake pads for as little as 25 bucks that Will work just fine but your upgrading your rotors so why not the the pads right.. and have you check with any parts store about the same things you want or need you never know til you do...... ive drove all my car hard and ive never seen the need to up grade at all so what came with the car is what the designers throught was best and if your not racing why would you need it .. but it really up to you and your pockets better rotors do need better pads mayb enot the best but id sure get better than the cheap ones
It looks like you've made up your mind about the slotted rotors.......even if you really don't need them. I would go with ceramic pads because they are cleaner and don't give off a lot of brake dust. Cost would be price of the parts and about 2-3 hrs of labor. Your labor is cheaper, someone else's labor at their shop will be more expensive.Question about break rotors and pads - Part 2?
you can get brake pads for as little as 25 bucks that Will work just fine but your upgrading your rotors so why not the the pads right.. and have you check with any parts store about the same things you want or need you never know til you do...... ive drove all my car hard and ive never seen the need to up grade at all so what came with the car is what the designers throught was best and if your not racing why would you need it .. but it really up to you and your pockets better rotors do need better pads mayb enot the best but id sure get better than the cheap ones
How much should it cost on a 2002 Toyota Camry LE (4c/2.4L) to get both sets of brakes & front rotors changed?
How much should it cost on my 2002 Toyota Camry LE (4 cylinder/2.4L) to get the front and back brakes and front rotors changed? Midas said around $750, my mechanic expects around $700, a friend at work said he could do it for $400... Not sure what to do...How much should it cost on a 2002 Toyota Camry LE (4c/2.4L) to get both sets of brakes %26amp; front rotors changed?
At Autozone the pads run from $20-$55. Rear shoes=$17. Front rotors=$27-$58. The ranges are based on warranties. Change them yourself.
You'll need a jack and a socket set and either a c-clamp, or a large pair of channel locks.
Remove the front wheels, remove the bolts holding the calipers to the steering knuckle and suspend them from the struts with a wire or hanger. Pull the lock springs out of the thru-pins and remove the pins. Turn the inner pad around and collapse the piston using the c-clamp or channel locks.. Remove the old rotor and install the new one. They are what is known as floating rotors, meaning nothing but the calipers and the lug nuts hold them on. Put the new pads on the calipers in the reverse process of removing the old ones and slide the calipers over the rotors. Put the wheels back on and run the lug nuts down. Lower the vehicle so the wheel just take a little weight and torque the lugnuts down. Use about 75 foot pounds of torque. The nuts shouldn't turn easily.
The rears take a little more doing. Jack up the rear end and remove the wheels. There might be two big philips screws holding the drums on. Remove them if so. Make sure the parking brake is off. If the drums do not come off easily, use a hammer to help. Just hit the flat outside part a few times. It is usually rust between the bottom of the lug stud and the drum.
There are two big return springs between the shoes and the upper stud. Remove those. Then remove the hold down clamp. Push down and turn a quarter turn either direction to line the key up with the hold. Remove the clamp spring and rod. Remove the parking brake expander. Remove the adjuster and spring from the bottom. Collapse the adjuster some. Remove the parking brake cable from the rearward shoe. Leave the other side assembled so you can use it for reference. I would recommend having the drums turned at this time. Now reassemble using the other side as a guide. Taking pictures will also help.How much should it cost on a 2002 Toyota Camry LE (4c/2.4L) to get both sets of brakes %26amp; front rotors changed?
First thing you should do, is call a local parts store and ask them for prices on each part *brake pads/shoes *rotors *calipers if you are changing them etc. and once you have a price on the parts then you should find out what the labor rates at different garages are and see where you can get the best deal. Alot of garages will try to make you spend more then you have to, so make sure to find an honest garage or get your friend to do it (as long as this friend has a fair amount of experieince) because you dont want your brakes failing.
At Autozone the pads run from $20-$55. Rear shoes=$17. Front rotors=$27-$58. The ranges are based on warranties. Change them yourself.
You'll need a jack and a socket set and either a c-clamp, or a large pair of channel locks.
Remove the front wheels, remove the bolts holding the calipers to the steering knuckle and suspend them from the struts with a wire or hanger. Pull the lock springs out of the thru-pins and remove the pins. Turn the inner pad around and collapse the piston using the c-clamp or channel locks.. Remove the old rotor and install the new one. They are what is known as floating rotors, meaning nothing but the calipers and the lug nuts hold them on. Put the new pads on the calipers in the reverse process of removing the old ones and slide the calipers over the rotors. Put the wheels back on and run the lug nuts down. Lower the vehicle so the wheel just take a little weight and torque the lugnuts down. Use about 75 foot pounds of torque. The nuts shouldn't turn easily.
The rears take a little more doing. Jack up the rear end and remove the wheels. There might be two big philips screws holding the drums on. Remove them if so. Make sure the parking brake is off. If the drums do not come off easily, use a hammer to help. Just hit the flat outside part a few times. It is usually rust between the bottom of the lug stud and the drum.
There are two big return springs between the shoes and the upper stud. Remove those. Then remove the hold down clamp. Push down and turn a quarter turn either direction to line the key up with the hold. Remove the clamp spring and rod. Remove the parking brake expander. Remove the adjuster and spring from the bottom. Collapse the adjuster some. Remove the parking brake cable from the rearward shoe. Leave the other side assembled so you can use it for reference. I would recommend having the drums turned at this time. Now reassemble using the other side as a guide. Taking pictures will also help.How much should it cost on a 2002 Toyota Camry LE (4c/2.4L) to get both sets of brakes %26amp; front rotors changed?
First thing you should do, is call a local parts store and ask them for prices on each part *brake pads/shoes *rotors *calipers if you are changing them etc. and once you have a price on the parts then you should find out what the labor rates at different garages are and see where you can get the best deal. Alot of garages will try to make you spend more then you have to, so make sure to find an honest garage or get your friend to do it (as long as this friend has a fair amount of experieince) because you dont want your brakes failing.
How to control the fluctuation of energy in wind turbine?
Due to the change in the wind speed, the speed of the wind turbine rotor changes, so at the output we get variable AC supply which means we do not get exactly constant voltage and frequency.
It can be control by controlling shaft speed and at the output by varying the load (Resistance).
I need to submit a case study about that so tell me about any site or e-book where I can find comprehensive details about that.How to control the fluctuation of energy in wind turbine?
Variable-pitch propellers would help with shaft speed:How to control the fluctuation of energy in wind turbine?
RenewableEnergyWorld.com had some articles on this awhile ago.what's wrong beside my printer rabbit to do tricks
It can be control by controlling shaft speed and at the output by varying the load (Resistance).
I need to submit a case study about that so tell me about any site or e-book where I can find comprehensive details about that.How to control the fluctuation of energy in wind turbine?
Variable-pitch propellers would help with shaft speed:How to control the fluctuation of energy in wind turbine?
RenewableEnergyWorld.com had some articles on this awhile ago.
How do I change front brakes and rotors on my 01 Chevy Silverado?
What all do I need to buy, What are the steps.....
ThanksHow do I change front brakes and rotors on my 01 Chevy Silverado?
Lug wrench.
Allen wrench socket set. (SAE)
Ratchet.
6%26quot; C-clamp.
Brake fluid.
Brake bads.
Rotors.
Jack.
Beer.
Chiltons repair manual.How do I change front brakes and rotors on my 01 Chevy Silverado?
You need to go to your neighborhood parts store and buy a shop manual for that truck. Probably about $20. It will give you step by step instructions with illustrations. Plus the next time you have a question about your truck you can just open a book.
ThanksHow do I change front brakes and rotors on my 01 Chevy Silverado?
Lug wrench.
Allen wrench socket set. (SAE)
Ratchet.
6%26quot; C-clamp.
Brake fluid.
Brake bads.
Rotors.
Jack.
Beer.
Chiltons repair manual.How do I change front brakes and rotors on my 01 Chevy Silverado?
You need to go to your neighborhood parts store and buy a shop manual for that truck. Probably about $20. It will give you step by step instructions with illustrations. Plus the next time you have a question about your truck you can just open a book.
Approximately how many miles does a average brake change occur. How about for rotors?
My brakes and rotors have never been changed before. it is a 1996 car and past 150,000 miles.
It is not making any noises yet and it does stop pretty good. But I was thinking, to be safe I should change them since its old. what do you think?Approximately how many miles does a average brake change occur. How about for rotors?
There is no average.Think about this-your brakes only wear when you foot is on the brake pedal (a fact).If you do a lot of stop %26amp; go (I've seen mail carriers wear out new brakes in 6,000 miles) your brakes won't last real long.If all you did was highway driving %26amp; never used your brakes-you could drive 1,000,000 miles %26amp; they'd look brand new (again if never had to use them).Obvisouly you have to stop sometimes to pee %26amp; get more gas-but if you didn't have to stop-THEY'D BE BRAND NEW%26gt;Approximately how many miles does a average brake change occur. How about for rotors?
That's not possible.Approximately how many miles does a average brake change occur. How about for rotors?
there is no exact science to say like 30K miles till a brake change is needed, you keep driving untill it starts squeeking if it squeeks alot its time for a change. If your rotors look uneven they need a change, new rotors dont show any ware on the outside lip but weavaly work rotors will have uneven wear and a charechreristic lip where the pad dosent touch the rotor. if you run your index finger over a disk and it feels uneven first check wether you can have them %26quot;cut%26quot; grinded down at a auto supy store or replace them for best stopping power. if you need new ones get slotted rotors i have them and it has increased my stopping power!, dont get cross drilled as they weaken the disks unlike the sloted style used in aston martins.
Break changes are easy and safe to do at home all you need is a few sockets sizes depend on your car, a carjack, C-clamp, brake parts cleaner, and th enew pads. save yourself the money there is no way to mess up as long as you put everything together the way it was before you took it apart.Approximately how many miles does a average brake change occur. How about for rotors?
That is hard to believe,most vehicle need new brakes at the very least every two years depending on how much they are used.Most Brake pads have a metal tab when the pad wears to thin it will start crapping the rotor.It will make a medal to medal sound.like nails on a chalk board. If there are grooves or ridges and the rotor is not smooth,you will need to replace the brake pads and the rotors.You should also look at your brake fluid level.Regardless
It is not making any noises yet and it does stop pretty good. But I was thinking, to be safe I should change them since its old. what do you think?Approximately how many miles does a average brake change occur. How about for rotors?
There is no average.Think about this-your brakes only wear when you foot is on the brake pedal (a fact).If you do a lot of stop %26amp; go (I've seen mail carriers wear out new brakes in 6,000 miles) your brakes won't last real long.If all you did was highway driving %26amp; never used your brakes-you could drive 1,000,000 miles %26amp; they'd look brand new (again if never had to use them).Obvisouly you have to stop sometimes to pee %26amp; get more gas-but if you didn't have to stop-THEY'D BE BRAND NEW%26gt;Approximately how many miles does a average brake change occur. How about for rotors?
That's not possible.Approximately how many miles does a average brake change occur. How about for rotors?
there is no exact science to say like 30K miles till a brake change is needed, you keep driving untill it starts squeeking if it squeeks alot its time for a change. If your rotors look uneven they need a change, new rotors dont show any ware on the outside lip but weavaly work rotors will have uneven wear and a charechreristic lip where the pad dosent touch the rotor. if you run your index finger over a disk and it feels uneven first check wether you can have them %26quot;cut%26quot; grinded down at a auto supy store or replace them for best stopping power. if you need new ones get slotted rotors i have them and it has increased my stopping power!, dont get cross drilled as they weaken the disks unlike the sloted style used in aston martins.
Break changes are easy and safe to do at home all you need is a few sockets sizes depend on your car, a carjack, C-clamp, brake parts cleaner, and th enew pads. save yourself the money there is no way to mess up as long as you put everything together the way it was before you took it apart.Approximately how many miles does a average brake change occur. How about for rotors?
That is hard to believe,most vehicle need new brakes at the very least every two years depending on how much they are used.Most Brake pads have a metal tab when the pad wears to thin it will start crapping the rotor.It will make a medal to medal sound.like nails on a chalk board. If there are grooves or ridges and the rotor is not smooth,you will need to replace the brake pads and the rotors.You should also look at your brake fluid level.Regardless
2002 Accord V6 CPE-Changing Brakes/Rotors?
I need to change the brakes on my 02 accord, was just quoted by pep boys for some ceramics (rear only) for 250bux. I feel like that's a ripoff, I want to change the brake pads/rotors all around since I think thats the best thing to do, how much do you think I should spend, I am NOT a DIY person so please do not tell me to DIY. Thanks2002 Accord V6 CPE-Changing Brakes/Rotors?
take it to sears automotive and get a price/go to firestone/walmarts/goodyear/check it out
take it to sears automotive and get a price/go to firestone/walmarts/goodyear/check it out
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