2003 Corolla front brake pads replacement $258.38
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From: Ray O on 18 Dec 2008 22:48 "Hachiroku ????" <Trueno(a)e86.GTS> wrote in message news:pan.2008.12.18.23.32.31.519722(a)e86.GTS... > On Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:34:54 -0600, Ray O wrote: > >> >> "Ernie Stye" <estye(a)gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:Lcudnc-T0qDwoNfUnZ2dnUVZ_iydnZ2d(a)giganews.com... >>> >>> "Ray O" <rokigawa(a)NOSPAMtristarassociates.com> wrote in message >>> news:gi22bh$8vh$2(a)news.motzarella.org... >>>> >>>> "Ernie Stye" <estye(a)gmail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:Bcudnaz_SqOEs9nUnZ2dnUVZ_u-dnZ2d(a)giganews.com... >>>>> Nearby Toyota dealer charged $258.38 to replace my front brake pads >>>>> on >>>>> a 2003 Corolla. Does that seem a little steep to you? In the past >>>>> I've >>>>> avoided doing my own brake work, but I think it's time to learn!! >>>> Next time, post here and I'll give you some directions. Once you get >>>> the >>>> hang of it, you can do it in about 45 minutes without pneumatic tools, >>>> about 30 minutes with pneumatic tools. >>>> >>>> For tools, you will need a jack and jack stands; something to block the >>>> wheels like a block of wood; a torque wrench; 14 mm socket and ratchet; >>>> large C-clamp or large pair of water pump pliers; a toothbrush style >>>> wire >>>> brush; a can of aerosol brake cleaner; a can of disc brake anti-squeal >>>> spray; and Permatex anti-seize (silver color), disc brake lube, or high >>>> temperature wheel bearing grease. >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Ray O >>>> (correct punctuation to reply) >>> >>> >>> Thanks, Ray! I have most of that stuff so it won't be a big deal to get >>> the clamp, brush and consumables. >> You're welcome! Once you get the hang of a brake job, you'll wonder why >> you >> paid someone to do it. > > So you can sue them if it goes wrong? > Well, there is that... -- Ray O (correct punctuation to reply) |