Hey everyone.

I have a 2006 Scion tC with 72k miles on it.

I know a friend's friend who is willing to change my brake pads for $360. He works for Toyota.

Does anyone know if this is a good deal?

 

I hope that's not just to change the pads. I changed my pads for the first time myself and it only took me like 30min to do all 4 corners.

 

It's for the parts and labor. Rip off?

 

Do it yourself. Its not complicated and shouldnt take over an hour or 2 even if your not experienced mechanically. The pads themselves run about $80-100 total for all 4 corners for some good ceramic pads from Autozone/Oreilley's.

 

That's alot, stealerships always over charge and u can do this your self very simple. Here u go:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/tc-tech-diy-1818/brake-pad-change-no-pics-36026/
This one also tells u for the rears ^

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=139256

 

The brake pads are very easy change. The first time I did it, my friend just walked me through it and it took about an hour or so for all four corners. The second time it was a breeze. Changing out brake pads is easy, no need to take it to the dealership.

 

u can get the pads for under $50. do the labor yourself and save a grip. or ill do it for you for $30. haha

 

Is your friend going to do it at Toyota and charge their prices? Or does he work for Toyota but is going to do it on his own time at home? Both are a rip off but the second one is even worse.

 

yeah dealerships and places charge a arm and a leg but its so easy to do just do it yourself.
the backs were a little different then anything ive ever see buy easy

 

pad are cake to change yourself; just gotta have time, c-clamp and socket set

 

yeah, the guy that charge you $360 for pads is not your friend.
it is pretty easy to change pads and rotors. I would recommend getting the OEM pads and rotors from www.TRDSPARKS.com
Where are u located? I am sure there a lot people on this website will do it for low price.
If you are in south Jersey, I can do it for $40.

 

360, holy @#$@. I did it for my buddy for a case of beer. And cheap beer at that (miller lite).

 

Only extra thing I can add for my 2 cents that may help you out is if it not only includes all of the parts and labor, but also the labor for turning down the rotors as well. At only 72K, unless something caused unusual wear/damage or most of the 72K was NOT highway driving, rotors shouldn't need to be replaced at that point.
hope that helps.

 

most O' Reilys will turn rotors fairly cheap but i also dont really recoommend turning them because you are essentially shaving away metal and thinning out the rotor. i would personally replace them but thats me

as for everyone saying you need a C clamp i never use one just put a little muscle into and push that piston back in and just make sure the bleeder valve is open and it should go back in

 

^^^ well, we're all entitled to our own opinions, but as an auto-mechanic with almost 25 yrs. of experience, I HIGHLY advise against doing a brake job in that manner.
1. Turning down rotors is a normal and recommended part of doing a brake job. The rotors are designed with that in mind. Very little is removed in the process. It is intended to provide a smooth surface for the new brakepads to make contact with. It makes the brakes more effective and allows the new pads last much longer.
2. Can you use a C-clamp in a pinch? yes... but it's best to use a brake caliper piston clamp. And most common auto parts stores, O' Reily's, AutoZone, etc. have those brake kits on hand & will loan them out for a small 100% refundable deposit.
Not required, but hey, if you've got the use of the correct tools for the job for FREE to make it easier to DIY then I say it's a no brainer.

 

^^
so with your 25 yrs of expirence you would prefer to have turned down rotors as apposed to new ones..?

 

There is no advantage to new rotors over turning. Turning a rotor is common practice and will save the consumer money. IF the rotor is out of specs, then a new rotor will be needed. Or if a rotor is "out of round" and cannot be properly turned to meet specifications. If the current rotor meets specs, there is no need to waste money on new.

Ego, you're only argument towards replacing is the obvious fact that turning rotors will make them thinner. However you take off such a small amount of material that braking performance is not affected.

 

I changed my ceramic pads and rotors from advance auto parts for $215 bucks this summer. Install is cake. You should do it yourself.

 

i wasnt arguing ether way all i said was i prefer new over turned rotors and you bit my head off so i was asking if someone could ether have new or turned rotors you would take turned