Ok so attached is the quote I got to replace my brakes. Let me know if everyone thinks that's reasonable or not? Seems high lol

 

Yikes. Looks expensive to me...

 

keep in mind it is Stoptech and Hawk not OEM brakes. That's why im thinking but I just wanted some other opinions.

 

If it were me, I'd want to save that 350 labor charge and DIY that b****

 

Def don't want to DIY its my brakes I don't need to screw those up lol. But how about the prices are the reasonable ?

 

That's is high. Too bad your not near me. I will beat that price any day.

 

Seems about right, parts alone already cost $930 with tax. You can try getting a quote from another shop that has a lower labor rate.

 

Why does the invoice show DBA rotors on one side and Stoptech on the other? You can save $$ by getting your parts from our Marketplace then having them installed...if that's what you intend to do! Patrick, any time you post an invoice remove your address and phone number! Protect yourself from the dishonest and crazies!
Gary

 

Yes asked him that question he was looking at something else he is going to correct it. And I looked through the market place and the prices are pretty much the same. I trust them thou they have done a lot of work on my G.

Gary thank you for the heads up I will def. black that out next time.

DBA or Stoptech is there a big difference what do you think? ill get DBA if they are "better" for daily driving.

 

Very fair pricing on labor (I just paid $300 in labor on my Range to only replace rear pads). Parts are a little high. You can get stoptech rotors, pads, and SS lines from KNS for $668. They are charging you $805. 20% markup on parts isnt terrible.
http://www.knsbrakes.com/c/car-serie...tted+Sport+Kit

Overall, you are not being ripped off at all. It is a bit high, but no shops sell parts at cost. You should ask them if the same labor rates apply if you bring your own parts. Then just buy off site vendor and save some cash.

 

Honestly what does Hawk provide as pads that may be more beneficial then Stoptech? Why did they recommend hawk and not all Stoptech?

 

Honestly there is very little difference for daily driving. Unless you plan on doing agressive driving, I wouldnt suggest either. For just a daily driver, just get cheap posi-quiet ceramic pads, they are most similar to oem. You can buy ceramic pads and centric rotors for $330. Not nearly as aggressive, but smoother daily braking and low dust.

Hawk HPS pads are very popular because they have an aggressive bite when warm and most younger people that own G35/350Z consider themselves professional racers or at least drive like it (like street ricer Bean_VQ35DE). Most common complaint is that they are not very good when cold or rain.

Stoptecs street pads are all arounders. They perform great cold, wet, warm, ect. But they tend to bite a little harder when cold and thus create a bit more dust.

The reason they recommended hawk, is because that is probably what they have in stock, easiest for them to get, or most requested (it is a very popular and common pad).

 

Well I def. drive like I own a g35 and not a Prius but I don't race on a track I would love to but I haven't. I really don't feel like spending $1300 on freaking brakes. I might go all stoptech for the hell of it. I will be driving in the rain and snow so it may be better for me... 5AT as well idk if it matters

 

Sounds like your best bet would be to buy that stoptech package I listed earlier (pads, rotors and lines) and then ask the the shop to install your parts and just pay labor.

 

So, you live in Levittown? I grew up in Middle Island/Westbury and my family lives out in Baldwin Harbor.

You can probably save a good amount of cash seeing if RockAuto.com has those same items for a lot cheaper. Personally, I couldn't justify spending almost 1300 just for some rotors, pads, and SS lines. I changed all four rotors and pads for probably like 300 myself (used all Centric parts - StopTech is owned by Centric also). Can't really see the need for SS lines either as a DD. I drive the hell out of my car as well, since I bought it brand new and I have an 06 Coupe with almost 148K. Labor rate isn't too bad to do all that work though.

I'd put that money towards a set of good set of winter tires. Not sure if you've driven the coupe in the winter, but it's not fun at all. I live out in PA now and it's to the point I have a second car, I use in the winter or when I need to put stuff to transport, lol.

Brake are super easy to do as well (My first job was on my G and I felt the same as you. Now I've done my sister's Volvo, G Again, Audi I own, and Fiancee's Subaru Forester). Only time it can become hard is if you flush the fluid and end up running the system dry and getting air in there. Then it becomes a real bitch, but other than that...You can do it yourself with a breaker bar, 22MM, jack, caliper compressor, jack stands, and time.