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XTC Max · 08-03-2004, 06:39 AM

Not really, depending on geographical area. I used to run a repair shop and turn wrenches for many years. Retail price on rotors starts at about $40 and goes up from there, depending on the vehicle. It's already been said that there are different quality grades of rotors as well. If you could post what make/model/year you're driving then I could give you a better idea.

Also, the grade and brand of brake pads makes a huge difference. Some shops sell cheap shit pads that last 10,000 miles for $19.95 on their cheapie "$79.95 brake jobs." Other shops like my old one use the good stuff (Wagner, Bendix or Raybestos brand) that lasts 40,000 miles, but those pads used to COST US over $40.00/set sometimes, and of course we had to mark them up from there to make money.

Unless the car's at a dealer, you shouldn't be paying more than about one hour of labor for a regular front brake job with pads and rotors.

Also, if this is rear disc there is often a lot more time involved in doing the brakes so they are more expensive.

So, while it depends on the grade of pads, type of car, etc., $280 is very possibly a fair price but not necessarily.

08-03-2004, 06:39 AM
XTC Max Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Midwestern US Posts: 54	Not really, depending on geographical area. I used to run a repair shop and turn wrenches for many years. Retail price on rotors starts at about $40 and goes up from there, depending on the vehicle. It's already been said that there are different quality grades of rotors as well. If you could post what make/model/year you're driving then I could give you a better idea. Also, the grade and brand of brake pads makes a huge difference. Some shops sell cheap shit pads that last 10,000 miles for $19.95 on their cheapie "$79.95 brake jobs." Other shops like my old one use the good stuff (Wagner, Bendix or Raybestos brand) that lasts 40,000 miles, but those pads used to COST US over $40.00/set sometimes, and of course we had to mark them up from there to make money. Unless the car's at a dealer, you shouldn't be paying more than about one hour of labor for a regular front brake job with pads and rotors. Also, if this is rear disc there is often a lot more time involved in doing the brakes so they are more expensive. So, while it depends on the grade of pads, type of car, etc., $280 is very possibly a fair price but not necessarily. __________________ Lo, though I walk through the valley of the Shadow of Death, I shall fear no Evil...For I am the Shadow, and this is my valley...and who might YOU be?