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Old 04-28-07, 02:35 PM
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Ok.. the pads (all around) and the rear rotors are going out.. And will need to be replaced in the next 5,000 miles or so. I dont have the time to DIY so im having a shop do it for me. For parts labor and system flush they gave me an estimate of about $500(494.67 to be exact). A buddy of mine said that i was going to over pay horribly by not doing it my self. But as i said i dont have the time. So what im asking is, is $500 for pads(all) rotors(rear) and system flush a good deal?

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for that price i can upgrade to LS front calipers, slotted rotors front and back with new pads... do ur own work. would u rather spend half a weeks pay check paying for it to get done... or spend an hour or 2 doing it urself... easy choice for me...
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Originally Posted by kietlander
for that price i can upgrade to LS front calipers, slotted rotors front and back with new pads... do ur own work. would u rather spend half a weeks pay check paying for it to get done... or spend an hour or 2 doing it urself... easy choice for me...
if he buys LS calipers and rotors up front he'll also have to buy new wheels to be able to clear them.
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o yeah i forgot that... well looks like he is in the market for wheels anyways.. so look for some that clear BBK.
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