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wed3k · 03-13-2005, 12:25 AM

for a '98 RX300 from the lexus dealer. they quoted 750 (includes materials) +tax...
they resurface instead of replacing the discs.

i actually dont think it is that bad considering for my accord, to replace the front two are 150 for pads and rotors and 150 for the labor.

would going to a toyota dealership be cheaper? considering the toyota highlander looks pretty much the same?
thanks

***EKam*** · 03-13-2005, 12:30 AM

You can check the price on highlander pads at a Toyota dealership. Why don't you find a shop that sell you (Brembo) blank rotors? OEM rotors + dealerhip labour aren't worth it IMO.

ShawnM · 03-13-2005, 12:49 AM

Damn...$750 is overboard for front and rear brakes even for a dealership. New dealer pads are no more than $80 for fronts and $70 for rears. Even with new rotors, $750 is way up there. Do yourself a favor and get some other opinions at other shops.

wed3k · 03-13-2005, 12:58 AM

i WOULD try and do it myself but my mom doesnt trust me, lol

ShawnM · 03-13-2005, 10:27 AM

Its actually an easy job. If youve done brakes on any other car its basically the same thing. You could put all new pads and rotors on for like a 1/4 of the price the dealer quoted.

wed3k · 03-13-2005, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ShawnM

Its actually an easy job. If youve done brakes on any other car its basically the same thing. You could put all new pads and rotors on for like a 1/4 of the price the dealer quoted.

is it rotor over hub? i know the 88 camry that we have is...

cuz my accord is a hub-over-rotor configuration, so its a pain in the ass to change.

robehsi · 03-13-2005, 03:51 PM

or you can diy for much much less. it is truly an easy job. good luck!

***EKam*** · 03-13-2005, 04:12 PM

wed3k:

You only need to remove 4 bolts to remove the rotor (and the pads). There should be enough information over in the Camry forum to help you do this.

wed3k · 03-13-2005, 10:55 PM

hmm yea, so it is rotor over hub.

ShawnM · 03-14-2005, 06:16 AM

yes, rotor over hub like most cars. Not like those pain in the ass accords.

wed3k · 03-14-2005, 08:56 PM

i think my dad and i are going to do them together, thanks guys!!!

BTW, are there any DIY's that are similiar to the RX300's brake setup? or would the camry manual (for the 92-96 v6 model) work?

***EKam*** · 03-14-2005, 10:05 PM

^Camry instruction will suffice.

jhbhatia · 03-15-2005, 10:39 AM

You can do two things: get then resurfaced (i think its $12 bucks to get them resurfaced per disc) and then just replace pads. Most brake shops can advise you if your at a point where resurfacing is not possible anymore; at that point in time i would then buy bremo's. Until then, you can ride out your current ones...On my dad's cressida, the OEM lasted us over 100K miles (yes resurfaced, but still original disc's).

wed3k · 03-15-2005, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jhbhatia

You can do two things: get then resurfaced (i think its $12 bucks to get them resurfaced per disc) and then just replace pads. Most brake shops can advise you if your at a point where resurfacing is not possible anymore; at that point in time i would then buy bremo's. Until then, you can ride out your current ones...On my dad's cressida, the OEM lasted us over 100K miles (yes resurfaced, but still original disc's).

nah, my mom wants new rotors so we are going to get her some brembo blanks...

thanks for the advice guys!