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coffee · 06-11-2008, 10:20 PM

'04 Camry SE (Gen 5) w/ 80k mi. Replaced all brake pads (w/ non-Toyota brake pads). Turn all rotors 4 rotors (minor). Labor for 2 hours. The cost $418.

How much did you pay for your brake service?

danorthface · 06-12-2008, 12:13 AM

i'd do it myself for $80

coffee · 06-12-2008, 01:17 AM

Sweet, you can do your own servicing. I'm not up to speed with mechanical stuff. I could have saved a bundle. Your $80 paid for the brake pads alone. I assume you didn't need to turn your rotors, right?

the critic · 06-12-2008, 01:53 AM

That's a fair price.

Brake service usually runs between $150 to $200 per axle at an independent shop (includes pads and rotor resurfacing). The dealership usually charges $200 to $250 per axle.

What brand/model pads did they use?

coffee · 06-12-2008, 03:54 PM

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That's a fair price.

Brake service usually runs between $150 to $200 per axle at an independent shop (includes pads and rotor resurfacing). The dealership usually charges $200 to $250 per axle.

What brand/model pads did they use?

According to the mechanic, he used Raybestos - Ceramic for the front and Silverline - Semi-metalic for the rear. I gather the parts are along the inexpensive brands and possible passable performance.

the critic · 06-12-2008, 04:07 PM

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According to the mechanic, he used Raybestos - Ceramic for the front and Silverline - Semi-metalic for the rear. I gather the parts are along the inexpensive brands and possible passable performance.

Raybestos makes three lines of friction--Advanced Technology, Professional Grade and Service Grade. I don't think they make silverline anymore, unless that's another brand that you are referring to.

Do you have the part #s from him?

I used Raybestos Advanced Technology on a 06 Corolla last weekend and braking performance improved significantly compared to the OE pads.

coffee · 06-12-2008, 04:13 PM

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Raybestos makes three lines of friction--Advanced Technology, Professional Grade and Service Grade. I don't think they make silverline anymore, unless that's another brand that you are referring to.

Do you have the part #s from him?

I used Raybestos Advanced Technology on a 06 Corolla last weekend and braking performance improved significantly compared to the OE pads.

Unfortunately, those part numbers I do not have. Yes, you're right about the Silverline brand being "defunked". I could hardly find the brand/parts online anymore.

Oh, btw, this was the first time I had brakes done on my '04 Camry SE -- 80k mi., normal driving behavior. I guess the original OE pads were really thick.

the critic · 06-12-2008, 04:54 PM

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Unfortunately, those part numbers I do not have. Yes, you're right about the Silverline brand being "defunked". I could hardly find the brand/parts online anymore.

Oh, btw, this was the first time I had brakes done on my '04 Camry SE -- 80k mi., normal driving behavior. I guess the original OE pads were really thick.

If you look through your front wheels, you can see the caliper. If the Advanced Techology ceramics were used, you should see the Advanced Technology sticker on the shim. Here's what they look like:

coffee · 06-12-2008, 08:50 PM

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If you look through your front wheels, you can see the caliper. If the Advanced Techology ceramics were used, you should see the Advanced Technology sticker on the shim. ...

I read "Professional Grade" and some numbers below ---> ??RH-LM-FF 0368.

the critic · 06-12-2008, 09:26 PM

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I read "Professional Grade" and some numbers below ---> ??RH-LM-FF 0368.

Ahh, then you probably have the PGD908C pads, which are from Raybestos' mid-grade ceramic line-up. I didn't know that they printed Professional Grade on the shims for that line-up, it must be a new thing. It doesn't show it on the website photos. The "FF" is the edge code, which means relatively good cold and hot friction levels.

BTW, how's the braking performance compared to the OE Toyota pads?

coffee · 06-13-2008, 02:10 AM

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Ahh, then you probably have the PGD908C pads, which are from Raybestos' mid-grade ceramic line-up. I didn't know that they printed Professional Grade on the shims for that line-up, it must be a new thing. It doesn't show it on the website photos. The "FF" is the edge code, which means relatively good cold and hot friction levels.

BTW, how's the braking performance compared to the OE Toyota pads?

I've been driving for a long time on worn original OE pads and after replacing them 2 days ago w/ the Raybestos, they definitely seem better. It would be unfair to compare them to the original OE pads at this point since I can hardly recall the feel when they were new.

philippz · 12-18-2009, 10:56 AM

My father in law just paid $473 to replace the front brake pads and front rotors for his '04 Camry 4 cylinder. Parts $283 / Labor $190. At the local Toyota dealer (IRA Toyota). Car has 29K miles on it.

AlmightyCamry777 · 12-18-2009, 11:07 AM

Last time i did it, fronts only. Brake pads, $35, 2xnew rotor, $35 each, brake cleaner, $6. Labor, mine, free, total cost = $111.
I did not do the rear because they didnt need anything. But if i had, the rotors were still good, so i'd have sanded the rotors with fine emery cloth ($4) and just changed the pads (another $35).