Hey guys,

Im due for my brakes (85k). Does anyone have a recommendation of a mechanic or person to install them? Dealership quoted me 600.00 for front n back.

I am considering looking for coupons online for Toyota and going over to Toyota of Pembroke Pines. Also, I wonder how a dealership feels installing brake pads that I furnish. I plan on buying akebono(sp) brake pads as recommended by the forums.

BTW the akebono pads seem to cost 60 for the front and 60 for the back. Are they OEM? Does anyone have a website they use and trust?

Please let me know your thoughts,

One again thanks!

 

Looked up brakes and costs. After a little bit of clublexus research ...

117.99 for front and back ceramic from akebono at www.placeforbrakes.com

Now ... All I need is a installer or a user who could use some cash and some good company lol ...

 

I got a quote from a mechanic across from Place for Brakes. He was asking 180.00 to do front and rear brakes.

thoughts? comments? concerns?

 

If the mechanic is competent, that is certainly a reasonable price for labor.

 

Brakes are generally easy to install, but if you do not want to do it yourself and the dealer wants $600, then I would think $180 might be a good price. Does this include the sensors for passenger side front and rear?

 

Ended up getting them done for 90 a a local shop. VJs on 441 and Johnson street for those from south Florida.

 

not bad on price because fronts are swaps as far as removing two pins and the rears are str8 forward.

 

Good deal. I'll keep the shop in mind.

 

i pm'd you my friend in west palms info (great mechanic better prices)

here is the link to the brakes i got on fleabay over a yr an they are INCREDIBLE.........a lil cheaper now as well ( i paid 330 shipped)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-LS460-...item2c684aa481