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$1200 seems like a lot for the job. I had my mechanic install two rear calipers, two rotors and pads, as well as install one front caliper for about $400 total labor. I supplied all parts (through Hemmings Motor News). He also replaced some rotted brake line. You wrote: With the amount of work that is involved in getting the rear calipers out I think that I would replace the rear rotors while I was in there. Never turn the rear rotors, the oem style rotors are sandwiched construction and would probably self destruct when you put a bit to them. The aftermarket style could probably take one light surfacing but it just isn't worth it, price them sometime, they aren't that much. At 06:35 AM 1/15/97 -0800, Luis Magdaleno, Attorney wrote: >I can't locate my manual and need to do a brake job. I took my car to >have pads replaced and was told the rear rotors need to be replaced. I >have my doubts about the need to replace, though they do need turning. >The estimate was $1,200. This makes it a DIY job. > >Anyone that can offer some instruction, even if it is just on replacing >the pads, please respond. I have never even changed the pads on the car >myself as I have taken it to a shop. I'm a pretty good mechanic but the >location of the rotors is intimidating.
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