Brakes and Rotors!

[Rubix]

Hey guys! I went to a local brake service shop this morning. They examined my brakes and told i needed to change rear rotors and pads. The labor and parts will all cost $200. Is this a fair price? He also warned me not to use Duralast ones as they are dusty..

[RedGalant2k1]

$200 sounds on the cheap side. Does this include REPLACING or just machining the rotors?

And I'd make sure he is using a decent brake pad:

Akebono
Bendix
Raybestos
Wagner
or similar.

[P'NOYcaL]

i got mine replaced the rotors(new rotors) and pads last summer for 200-300 at pepboys...i guess sounds about right..

[Boosted]

You don't need to be an expert or mechanic to change your rotors and pads. It is fairly simple. But, $200 is a cheap price if you don't want to try yourself.

[Rubix]

$200 sounds on the cheap side. Does this include REPLACING or just machining the rotors?

And I'd make sure he is using a decent brake pad:

Akebono
Bendix
Raybestos
Wagner
or similar.

Yep..It includes the price of pads and rotors plus the replacing cost. I called him and he uses the Raybestos ones!

[Rubix]

You don't need to be an expert or mechanic to change your rotors and pads. It is fairly simple. But, $200 is a cheap price if you don't want to try yourself.

U right but i don't have the tools necessary to do it!

[oakrdrs187]

^^^
14MM
17MM
Stock Jack and Lug tool will work.
That's down to bare essentials....

[Boosted]

Yes, you could stop at your local Auto Parts store and get a toolbox for cheap. Maybe $20 to $30 just for starters. Comes with your basic sockets, wrenches, allen/hex key sets, etc.

[Rubix]

You guys got me going now lol..after watching a youtube video I feel like I can do it! Im gonna stop by Auto zone and see what I can get! Thx y'all for the input.
P.S: Can anyone direct me to R1concept, I can't access their page

[E_Emerson88]

http://www.r1concepts.com/

[Rubix]

Update: This is how bad my Rotors were. Now Im goin to change the front ones.


https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Public/IMAG0091.jpg?w=3bb782b2
https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Public/IMAG0092.jpg?w=f246fd56
https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Public/IMAG0093.jpg?w=f0eafe5e

[jimmy_o2]

Its pretty simple if u think u might get lost take pics of every step so u can back track later thats what i do when im doing something i never done before

[tamim13]

Don't buy it from the r1concepts site. PM r1concepts through the thread here -

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=25746

He will give you better prices that way, than the site.

[Rubix]

Don't buy it from the r1concepts site. PM r1concepts through the thread here -

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=25746

He will give you better prices that way, than the site.

Oops! when i clicked on the link, it said i don't have permissions to access the page wtf lol.

[tamim13]

Might be because you're new here. Just PM the user r1concepts. Here is the information from their group buy -

Hello community, R1concepts is proud to announce our first GB on this forum.

Here is the description of the rotors

http://www.r1concepts.com/performance.html

Fr+Rr Premium Rotors
94-07 GALANT : $275
04-07 GALANT 3.8L V6 OR RALLIART GB: $295

Fr+Rr E-line Rotors
94-07 GALANT = GB: $130
07 GALANT 3.8L V6 OR RALLIART GB: $165
Shipping
FOR PREMIUM ROTOR ORDERS = $35.00 (EXCLUDES AK, HI, INTERNATIONAL)
FOR E-LINE ROTOR ORDERS = $35.00 (EXCLUDES AK, HI, INTERNATIONAL)


Available Styles
Slotted
Drilled
Double Drilled & Slotted
Single Drilled & Slotted
(we also do custom engravings, ask for pricing)

Pads
AXXIS ULT CERAMICS = 85.00
(v6) AXXIS ULT CERAMICS = 100.00
POSI QUIET SEMI METALLIC = 65.00
POIS QUIET CERAMICS = 80.00


Contact Info
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR TO PLACE ORDERS TOSS ME A PM.
Contact: Steven B. [email protected]
Phone Orders: 1-888-712-6623 ext. 7006
Paypal address: [email protected]
__________________
R1CONCEPTS
Performance Brake Parts

[Rubix]

Thx I just sent r1concept a private email.

[Rubix]

UPDATE!!

Installed new rotors and pads (Front - Rear) and Thx to Steve I had the front ones for a good price!

Now time to do some modding. As a college student my budget is tight sometime. What are the cheapest mods I can do on a 9G???

[tamim13]

Out of experience, if you're on a tight budget, first get your car up to speed on maintenance. If you have more than a certain mileage, see whatever regular maintenance that you need to get done, and get that done. Once that is out of the way, put away a little money every month/pay check and then do the good quality mods, so that you are happy and they last long.

[9G]

good job man.

[SirSaula]

Who did you contact for the brake pads/rotors need to change my rear ones :-D

[Bloody Arro]

It says 6 posts up, at the bottom of the post. Contact him.

[Rubix]

Out of experience, if you're on a tight budget, first get your car up to speed on maintenance. If you have more than a certain mileage, see whatever regular maintenance that you need to get done, and get that done. Once that is out of the way, put away a little money every month/pay check and then do the good quality mods, so that you are happy and they last long.

I think you right..after checking the car manual, I'm supposed to:
-Do an alignment
-Change pads and rotors (which I just did)
-Change air filter
-Change spark plug

I guess this will be my next project!

[Rubix]

Who did you contact for the brake pads/rotors need to change my rear ones :-D

I sent him an email using an email. He responded within the next day so try that!