Brakes and Rotors replacement. Do outside dealership?
03-22-11, 08:08 AM
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Brakes and Rotors replacement. Do outside dealership?
So I just got the recall work done on my is350 and they said my brakes and rotors need replacement (i'm at 75k miles). So my options are:
1.Get done at Lexus dealership (assuming this is the most expensive).
2.Get done at a Toyota dealership (assuming this is my best option since it will probably cheaper)
3.Outside chain places like Midas, etc.
What are your guys opinions...should I stick to Toyota? Does it really matter where I go?
1.Get done at Lexus dealership (assuming this is the most expensive).
2.Get done at a Toyota dealership (assuming this is my best option since it will probably cheaper)
3.Outside chain places like Midas, etc.
What are your guys opinions...should I stick to Toyota? Does it really matter where I go?
03-22-11, 08:26 AM
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Can you do it yourself? These are one of the easiest to replace both rotors & pads. Also, have the rotors thickness measured before spending $$ on replacements. Dealers love to sell you on replacement ones when all you need is to have them resurfaced (turned). I did mine and pads were about $55 for ceramic and $15 per rotor to resurface at local auto parts store.
03-22-11, 09:02 AM
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03-22-11, 09:38 AM
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ok, so I am pretty confident after reading the DIY that I can replace the pads by myself but I'm less confident about the rotors since I'm not super smart car guy. Does it matter where I got to just get the rotors done?
Also, is there a way for an untrained eye to confirm they actually need to be replaced?
Also, is there a way for an untrained eye to confirm they actually need to be replaced?
03-22-11, 09:42 AM
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rotors are very simple. all you have to do is remove the caliper and the rotor slides off.
if you dont feel comfortable enough doing it, i wouldnt go to midas though. i never trust those nation wide chains and they typically just hire anyone that can change pads. for a peace of mind id just go to toyota or a good independent mechanic.
if you dont feel comfortable enough doing it, i wouldnt go to midas though. i never trust those nation wide chains and they typically just hire anyone that can change pads. for a peace of mind id just go to toyota or a good independent mechanic.
03-22-11, 09:46 AM
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rotors are very simple. all you have to do is remove the caliper and the rotor slides off.
if you dont feel comfortable enough doing it, i wouldnt go to midas though. i never trust those nation wide chains and they typically just hire anyone that can change pads. for a peace of mind id just go to toyota or a good independent mechanic.
if you dont feel comfortable enough doing it, i wouldnt go to midas though. i never trust those nation wide chains and they typically just hire anyone that can change pads. for a peace of mind id just go to toyota or a good independent mechanic.
03-22-11, 10:02 AM
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I would probably go with buy the parts from Sewell and have the dealership or reputable shop to have the brakes/rotors worked on.
I am sort of not confident in turning since if the rotors need to be at a certain thickness; turning them would them thinner and could essentially make the rotors more susceptible to warping with less material.
I am sort of not confident in turning since if the rotors need to be at a certain thickness; turning them would them thinner and could essentially make the rotors more susceptible to warping with less material.
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03-22-11, 10:08 AM
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I also would say DIY, there's a great guide on here for it. Whatever you do, I would say don't take it to a chain shop (Midas, etc). I've never had good experiences with those places. The reason their prices are so cheap is that they get you in with a teaser price (think 19.99 oil change) then once they get your car up they tell you you need x, y, and z (like a fuel system flush for 199.99).
I just got my IS350 and haven't yet been due for a brake change but when I am, I'm going to DIY. Looking forward to it, I've always hated paying hundreds of dollars for this at the dealership.
I just got my IS350 and haven't yet been due for a brake change but when I am, I'm going to DIY. Looking forward to it, I've always hated paying hundreds of dollars for this at the dealership.
03-22-11, 10:20 AM
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putting on a new caliper? eh its really not much different than a typical brake and rotor job as a typical brake and rotor jobs requires you to remove the caliper except you do not disconnect the brake line.
if your replacing the caliper you have to remove the brake line and once the new caliper is installed and everything bolted back up, you need to bleed the brakes. just doing brakes or brakes and rotors does not require bleeding of the brakes as your not allowing air to get into the line like you would when you have to remove it to change calipers.
if your replacing the caliper you have to remove the brake line and once the new caliper is installed and everything bolted back up, you need to bleed the brakes. just doing brakes or brakes and rotors does not require bleeding of the brakes as your not allowing air to get into the line like you would when you have to remove it to change calipers.