stevelifts

i bought two new front brake rotors online and since im not mechanically inclined im bringing it to a shop and have them install it for me and they are charging me 119$(labor and tax included) is this a good price to pay? How difficult is it to replace and install new rotors? Any links to DIY?

3ISRC

Very easy DIY but if you're not mechanically inclined that price is fair.

1Louder

I agree that price seems fair.

I'd just do a search on YouTube for rotor replacement and your car. If you don't get a direct hit, you will get something very close that will give you an idea of the process.

I will say that for Honda/Acura, there are two screws they use (that are useless) that hold the rotor on when the wheel is off, so they have to be removed to get the rotor off. If they are rusted, you have to be VERY careful as the screws are very soft and strip easily (impact wrench or other techniques). I have no idea if Lexus has the same issue. But it's the one part of the process that can make a DIY more complicated if you have to drill the screws out because they stripped or broke. YouTube should tell you.

All that said, if you don't have the tools for contingency $120 is well spent.

doodlebug

I took a set of rotors and pads to a local shop and paid $125 for the install.

stevelifts

sounds good. Looks like ill have the shop install my rotors and ill just work an extra shift at the hosp

3actual

Brake jobs are easy. Look for YouTube videos for your generation and model.

I usually do my own brakes, rotors (if needed), some suspension parts, and sparkplugs/sparkplug wires when needed. Just make sure if you are doing your own work make sure you have access to a 2nd car in the event you need to run to the store for a tool, or part you need.