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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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I got my stoptech stage II brake upgrade in last night and figured I would just pay a shop to install it. I figured it would probably run $150 or somewhere near that. WRONG. I call around and it seems the lowest I could find was $328. Im not paying that much for somebody to do this for me. Anybody know any places that would do it for much cheaper? Or is anybody mechanically inclined and have that right tools that would like to help me do this for some $$$?
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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What parts are in the kit? I might could find you some help. lol.
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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rotors, pads, steel braided brake lines, fluid
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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If you are interested in driving to Columbia SC we could work something out
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hmm, ill keep that in mind. Thanks for the offer. If something doesn't pan out in the next few days i might be taking a trip to columbia, sc.
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I might could help u out near charlotte.....pm me if your intrested.
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 02:50 AM
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I might could help u out near charlotte.....pm me if your intrested.
you can trust JR
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 03:02 AM
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everything is pretty easy except draining the brake fluid and refilling it. i didnt do that, the rotors and pads can be done alone with a pair of jack stand or wood blocks. you need a friend to help with the brake lines, ah i almost forgot, the stock bolt that "should" go thru the black plactic piece on the new lines didnt. had to do out and buy 2 new longer ones, i dont think the rear lines have them. oh and also you need some i think 8mm bolts to help pop off the old rotors depending on how long they been on the car.
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Alright guys. My father has a friend who does brakes as a side job and said he would do it for me for $150. Thanks for the offers Kinamyen and spider13.
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