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How Much Should I Pay?????????
To have someone install my new PRETTY rotors, pads, and stainless lines? One mechanic said something about it being diffucult because you have to bleed the whole system. Is it a lot of trouble? How much is a fair price to pay for labor? How long should it take? TIA
Im so excited! I cant WAIT to get these on there!
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Life begins around 70 MPH and stops when you dont see the flashing blue lights anymore! Scott & Audrey's Subaru SVX's 1995 Green 1992 Black |
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It takes about 3-4 hours for someone doing it their first time. So what is 3-4 hours of labor??
Tom |
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Dont be shocked if theres extra $$ or labor involved. I just put some calipers/rotors/pads on mine and lucky me found wheel bearing grease all over my park brake shoes. no wonder my park brake didnt hold for $%@
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Eric Rebuilt P/S pump info... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=50918 If your car wont start info... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ighlight=click |
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Life begins around 70 MPH and stops when you dont see the flashing blue lights anymore! Scott & Audrey's Subaru SVX's 1995 Green 1992 Black |
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i paid about $900 for almost the exact same work. then i traded the car in for $1500 about a month later.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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Life begins around 70 MPH and stops when you dont see the flashing blue lights anymore! Scott & Audrey's Subaru SVX's 1995 Green 1992 Black |
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Tom has a good estimate there with the 3-4 hours. I wouldn't bother with the wheel bearings unless you've had any problems.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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i wish i could make $900 for a brake job
Tom |
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that was just the labor. i spent about $400 in parts before the install. Not being rude but did you get a kiss? J/K
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Life begins around 70 MPH and stops when you dont see the flashing blue lights anymore! Scott & Audrey's Subaru SVX's 1995 Green 1992 Black |
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i just realized i misspoke. i paid about $400 for parts (pads, rotors, lines) and about $900 for labor, but that included an a/c conversion from the old to the new stuff. i think i was about $1300 all in. i'll have to go dig out my old receipts. i may have trashed everything in my disgust when i traded the car in though.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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R134a conversions take less than an hour... You still got jacked
Tom |
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Three to four hours may be what you get charged but an experienced mechanic can knock it out in less than half the time. Bleeding the whole system is not "difficult" it's just an excuse for them to charge you more.
Of course it all comes down to what you're willing to pay. Plenty of people out there with more money than sense. This is why mechanics get away with most of the stuff they pull. |
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Why not drive to Tom's Garage and get it done? What I did was come up with a days worth or stuff. Tom's work and prices are fantastic. Plus it was fun and I learned a lot. Tom really takes pride in his work and loves SVX's.
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Used to have: 1994 Pearlie, 40,945 miles, PWR Radiator, Motorsports Aluminum Crank Pulley, Raceconcepts Stainless Brake Lines, Axxis Ceramic Brake Pads, ATE Super Blue Racing Brake Fluid, Dimpled/Slotted Rotors, BBS STi 17 Silver Wheels, Toyo Proxe4 225/45/17 tires, New Dekka Battery, Unauthordox Racing Oil Cap -- adds 3.14 hp, OEM Coin Holder FFTDS aka Force Field Theft Deterent System. Magnetic oil drain plug, Purolator larger oil filter. Now she's in good caring hands at Earls place. |
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