Do you need a front or rear brake job?
As a result, front brakes are often going to wear out about twice as fast as rear brakes, and you will often just need the front brake pads replaced rather than a four-wheel brake job.
How long does it take for front brake job?
Labor – 1 hour front, one hour rear pads. 1-1.5 hours for all four rotors. There could be add’l expense if the parking brake shoe, cables, etc. need service. Noelm May 16, 2019, 12:06pm #7 I usually use www.yourmechanic.com/ to get an estimate. They do not serve all zip codes so I use the one where they serve.
How much does front and rear brake work cost?
Contact a couple of trusted independent mechanics and see if the quotes get better. My last brake work cost me $439, including brake flush, new front pads and new front rotors, all name brand. I would expect your costs to be a bit higher (east coast and all that), but the dealer quote sounds high. RemcoW July 6, 2016, 2:52am #4
How to do rear brake job 2007-2012 Dodge Caliber?
This video will show you how to do a rear brake job on a 2007-2012 Dodge Caliber. The rear brakes on your vehicle play an important role in allowing the vehicle to stop safely. If the rear brake shoes are low on your Dodge caliber you may want to replace them with a quality set of replacement brake shoes.
Labor – 1 hour front, one hour rear pads. 1-1.5 hours for all four rotors. There could be add’l expense if the parking brake shoe, cables, etc. need service. Noelm May 16, 2019, 12:06pm #7 I usually use www.yourmechanic.com/ to get an estimate. They do not serve all zip codes so I use the one where they serve.
Contact a couple of trusted independent mechanics and see if the quotes get better. My last brake work cost me $439, including brake flush, new front pads and new front rotors, all name brand. I would expect your costs to be a bit higher (east coast and all that), but the dealer quote sounds high. RemcoW July 6, 2016, 2:52am #4
What should be included in a complete brake job?
Once the entire brake system has been inspected, a recommendation to the vehicle’s owner can be made as to what parts needs to be replaced. In most instances, a “complete” brake job will include the following: New linings front and rear. Resurfacing both rotors and drums (or replacing them if worn, cracked or hard spots are found).
When to replace front and rear brake pads?
The front brakes typically wear two to three times faster than the rear brakes. Consequently, it may not be necessary to replace the rear linings until the second or third set of front pads have been replaced. Time, mileage and the operating environment are all factors that affect the service life of parts in the brake system.