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Brake disc/pad replacement: How much labour?

Ernie Ball · 2005-09-14 00:07:33

I just had all 4 brake discs and pads on all 4 wheels replaced on my car. They charged me for 3 hours of labour. That seems excessive to me. What do you think?

14-09-2005 12:07am

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Ernie Ball

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I just had all 4 brake discs and pads on all 4 wheels replaced on my car. They charged me for 3 hours of labour. That seems excessive to me. What do you think?

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#2 14-09-2005 7:14am

AMurphy

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What car?. some are easier than other on the back.

I'd question why it was necessary to change the disks, not the time it took to do the job. 3 hrs for a complete overhaul on 4 wheels does not seem excessive.
Did they bleed the brakes of old fluid while on the job?.

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#3 14-09-2005 7:25am

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If they did a full overhaul it isn't excessive, then again, you aren't charged on the time it took, you're charged on the time it's supposed to take. For example I've seen a service supposed to take 2 and a half hours finished in 1 hour, yet when keyed into the computer it registers it as a 2 and a half hour job so charges accordingly

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#4 15-09-2005 11:09am

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It sounds about right, maybe 30 minutes too much if done at absolutely flatout pace, but i dont want my brakes done in a hurry

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