Rear Brake Job.........Cost??

[SammyTheBull]

I went to the dealer today to have an oil change, and was informed by the tech that my rear brakes are on their last leg. He said that the cost would be $340 for the rears only. Any opinions on where else i might have them done for reasonable cost.

Grazi

[NightWatch]

What did the $340 include?

[tigerclaws1318]

wow, hope that $340 include new pads and rotors with labor.

[SammyTheBull]

i think it was just for pads and labor. They must have looked at me and thought "sucka"

But, i know better than to get high grossed for brakes. I do get my oil changed there just so that they have a record of regular oil changes in the system in case anything ever goes wrong with all that, they cant say that i didn't change the oil enough.

[NightWatch]

I just called my friendly Infiniti Tech where I get my car serviced. I asked him how much a brake job on my 2008 M35 Sport would be - pads, turning rotors, labor. His price was $189 an axle.... I think you need to talk to your service department again.

[Manok]

I just did pads on my 2004 m45 and it cost me 60 bucks. I did it myself of course, but all it is is two bolts and an hour of your time.

[mazz]

i just had mine done on a 2006 m35 cost was 195.00 in madison wisconsin ifiniti dealer i had a 50 dollar coupon from infiniti so i took the deal at 145.00i imagine everybody else is cheaper than a dealer

[mmm..good]

I'm like you on the oil changes - I'm guessing you went to Major Infiniti - I've got 26K on my '06 and asked them about my upcoming 30K service. They quoted me $642 - and that did not include the transmission flush. I know I will change the air and in cabin filters myself. Will have to look at some of the other items and decide what to do.

You might call State Line Nissan - right next door. Alternatively, I've had really good luck with Midas on 119th & Metcalf for brakes on previous two cars and wife's current. Assuming they can work on the M as well.

[szh]

wow, hope that $340 include new pads and rotors with labor.

That price would be surprisingly good if it included new rotors ... so, I doubt that.

But, somewhat high if it was just new pads, resurfacing the rotors and labor.

Z

[SammyTheBull]

Yes, it was at Major infiniti. I did not have my regular service tech (don't think that makes a difference) but i was a bit floored when he gave me the price for the rears only. I probably will end up going to an independent brake shop and having it done. Or, i may kick it old school, pretend that im back in high school with my camaro and change em in the driveway.

[DashingMax]

Typically when do ROTORS need replacing (vs resurfacing)?

I'm at 32k and get vibration when braking. Should I replace pads & rotors or just the pads?

[szh]

Typically when do ROTORS need replacing (vs resurfacing)?

I'm at 32k and get vibration when braking. Should I replace pads & rotors or just the pads?

Rotors should last through 2 to 3 pad changes pretty easily. This is based on my experience with my previous Q. With my current M, the pads are lasting longer than that other car though.

Currently, I am at 75k miles and probably close to the end of my second set of pads. The next change, I may need new rotors too ... but, for you, I would not recommend changing the rotors at 32k. If necessary, get them resurfaced, as long as the rotor thickness is not too low for that.

Also, vibration when braking usually means one of two things:

1. Your tires need balancing. Surprisingly enough, this symptom of shaking is often mistaken for "rotor warp". Try balancing the tires before you replace rotors.

2. Your rotors need re-surfacing (and/or your pads were not broken in properly when installed - this is not as likely since the vibration would have shown up sooner). If you are on your first set of pads, then it is probably time to change them anyway.

Make sure that the technician follows pad break-in procedures when they are replaced and/or the rotors are resurfaced. If not, then do it yourself:

Get the car up to speed on an empty road (over 50 mph) and do a series of ten hard braking sessions (NOT to a complete stop - that leaves the hot pad sitting on a single place on the rotor and that is not good), with about 30 seconds to a minute between speed and braking. This warms up the pads and deposits pad material films (not clumps) on the rotor surface and makes for an excellent braking experience for many miles.

Z

[JDF]

Thnis forum was a huge help. I have a 2009 g37x that i thought needed the rear brakes after 36,000 miles. I dropped it off and i called midas and 2 other shops for quote to be ready for the dealer's call. They were all $190-$210. Sure enough dealer called and said $ 340.00. I told him the going rate and he matched it. I am not the fix it myself as some of you. but good to know the dealer will match rather than lose right now. Thanks again.

[i_drift]

i have a 2008 m35 w 27k miles and infiniti told me i will also need new brakes on the next oil change i think this very low miles for a car to chage brakes on but i guess this is what u get w u buy a high end car.... i will do the brakes my self to save some money i also know a tech that used to work at a dealer on nissan and infiniti cars in the houston tx area
another thing is my belts w making noise at start up w only 25k miles witch also sounds weak to me w that only a lil bit miles...i also change those my self was very easy to do....

[szh]

Thnis forum was a huge help. I have a 2009 g37x that i thought needed the rear brakes after 36,000 miles. I dropped it off and i called midas and 2 other shops for quote to be ready for the dealer's call. They were all $190-$210. Sure enough dealer called and said $ 340.00. I told him the going rate and he matched it. I am not the fix it myself as some of you. but good to know the dealer will match rather than lose right now. Thanks again.

I would definitely recommend not going to Midas (although using them for a price quote is fine)! They will not use good pads and rotors, etc. Also, you probably do not need rotors yet, I would guess ... just new pads.

However, using the dealer is not a requirement, of course! So if you decide to use OEM pads (like I do recommend in general), just get them from everythinginfiniti.com (link is my sig in the first post on this page) and find a competent shop to do the work (it is not tough!).

And, don't forget to have them do the new pad setting process, of course!

FWIW, the last brake work on my car was with rotors from Tire Rack and OEM pads from everythinginfiniti.com and I had the dealer do the work. They did a good job.

And, finally, welcome to NICO!

Z