Hey guys,

Like the title says, I'm trying to do my 45k service at Cerritos Infiniti and they quoted me $250 for just the service. I then asked about changing the front brake pads and they said it'll be $340. That gives me a total of roughly $650 after tax just for these 2 services.... Does this seem kinda high? What would you guys recommend me doing? Are there other shops around the area that could do it for far cheaper?

 

That is very high. Most local place will change your brakes for under $200 a pair (parts and labor).

 

for oem? where do you go? i live in san gabriel

 

Ya OEM. I haven't changed them on my G yet but I plan to change them myself. There are many DIY online about changing brakes. OEM brake pads themselves should cost no more than $70 for a pair. On my last car I had the brakes replaced at a 76 car wash and car service. One in Whittier charges $180 per pair i believe. Its called Pacific Auto Spa.

 

Cool. I'll give them a call tomorrow. Anyone else know more shops i can call and ask?

 

I got my oem front brakes for $120 (parts & labor). I didn't get my rotors resurfaced because 1) They weren't warped, and 2) Infiniti advises not to resurface them because it will compromise the braking power. Yeah they're trying to make an extra buck. But honestly you can tell if your rotors are warped everytime you brake. In any case, it's an additional $40 to resurface for a total of $160.

Success Auto Tech
3128 San Gabriel Blvd
(626) 307-8921

Located on the east side of San Gabriel Blvd, about 3-4 business after the Jack in the Box. Drive slowly because there's not a freaking huge sign. Walk-ins are fine on a Saturday. They have the pads in stock and do a quick service. Good thing about Asian mechanics...they don't charge tax if you pay cash!

 

doesn't seem too high for the dealer. my brembos were replaced, and the 45k service, for just under $800 (previous owner paid)

 

$800 cuz its the stealership. Thats ridiculous. over $600 in labor for no more than an hour of work

 

My mechanic charges $175 for Brembo pads, not including labor. Labor's no more than $50.

 

hmm thanks, ljn. Now all i need is to find a place to do my 45k service...... jiffy lube?

 

I would stay away from jiffy lube. they have been in the news too much about charging for services they dont do.

 

I bought my own parts (pads and rotors) from www.everythingg35.com and had a local shop install it all for $180.

 

Brembo's?

 

DO IT YOURSELF! its easy.

 

You could go to a Nissan dealership, remember to go over the worksheet with
the service writer. It depends how many aftermarket mods you have as to
what might be needed. Do you need an oilchange, if not scratch it off the
list. Get the idea? Aftermarket wheels/tires wearing fine forget rotation and
alignment....understand? You might need drivetrain service or gas/cabin filters that's the important items.