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Old 07-18-2024, 06:07 PM   Topic Starter
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Does anyone still work on cars? I'm in the middle of a brake replacement on a 2006 Ford Freestyle. Quote was $1800 for front/rear brakes. That seems really excessive to me. I bought parts from Rock Auto for $225 shipped; new rotors and pads front and rear.

So far, the biggest issue was a wheel was stuck on the hub and we had to call AAA to get it loose. Looks like I will be buying a 3lb dead blow hammer.

Who else likes to save money doing things themselves?

I still enjoy fixing things however getting up off the ground continues to get more difficult as the time goes on. I realize that at some point, my body won't be able to cash the checks my brain is writing...

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Old 07-18-2024, 06:29 PM   #2
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Yea, $1800 seems pretty steep. If you have the tools and know what your doing you should be able to knock that out 2 or 3 hours at the most.

2-3 hours if your vehicle has a normal brake system.
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I have always done my brakes, not much else, but they are so easy. If the wheel gets stuck on the hub again face away from the tire and give the edge of the rim a good horse kick.
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Old 07-18-2024, 07:39 PM   #4
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I have always done my brakes, not much else, but they are so easy. If the wheel gets stuck on the hub again face away from the tire and give the edge of the rim a good horse kick.
or remove a couple and drive on it. That quote is BS.
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Old 07-19-2024, 08:01 AM   #5
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I have always done my brakes, not much else, but they are so easy. If the wheel gets stuck on the hub again face away from the tire and give the edge of the rim a good horse kick.
Yeah, I learned that years ago. When most vehicles started going to these alloy rims, that started becoming a regular problem. I think there is some kind of grease or compound that you can put on the back of the rim where it presses against the hub in order to prevent it trying to fuse together like that.
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Old 07-20-2024, 01:08 PM   #6
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Yeah, I learned that years ago. When most vehicles started going to these alloy rims, that started becoming a regular problem. I think there is some kind of grease or compound that you can put on the back of the rim where it presses against the hub in order to prevent it trying to fuse together like that.
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I’m a mediocre mechanic but always do my own oil and brakes. Did my BIL’s Subaru rear brakes for him and he was quoted 440$. He spent about 120 in pads and rotors I believe and it took roughly 30 minutes. It blows me away that people don’t do these simple maintenance things themselves.

My MIL was paying 55$ for tire rotations. 10 minute driveway job with an impact.
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Old 07-18-2024, 06:33 PM   #9
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Brake jobs are easy and you made a good move buying your parts at Rockauto.

I don't understand the need to call AAA though. Was a dispatcher in India involved? It's pretty normal for the need to bang on the furthest point from center to break one loose.

I am kind of spoiled though having a 2 post lift to facilitate the work on my rides the last few years.
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Does anyone still work on cars? I'm in the middle of a brake replacement on a 2006 Ford Freestyle. Quote was $1800 for front/rear brakes. That seems really excessive to me. I bought parts from Rock Auto for $225 shipped; new rotors and pads front and rear.

So far, the biggest issue was a wheel was stuck on the hub and we had to call AAA to get it loose. Looks like I will be buying a 3lb dead blow hammer.

Who else likes to save money doing things themselves?

I still enjoy fixing things however getting up off the ground continues to get more difficult as the time goes on. I realize that at some point, my body won't be able to cash the checks my brain is writing...

CK.

My only advice to you is this. Don't get addicted to buying cheap brake parts, because once you start.......it gets hard to stop.
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My only advice to you is this. Don't get addicted to buying cheap brake parts, because once you start.......it gets hard to stop.
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That seems very high for a brake job. I would get more estimates unless you just want to do this yourself. Be aware you might need a special tool to compress the rear calipers. One will have to be compressed and turned clockwise at same time and the other counterclockwise. The tool can be rented for free at O'Reilly's.
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Yeah, bought the special tools for the calipers when I bought the parts. $10 for both tools. I bought Raethon. It used to be a good brand. Parts were made in India, not China.

I think they were looking for a payday because they also wanted to replace the oil pan gasket and valve cover gaskets because they were leaking. I'll torque them to specs the next time I'm in there. Can buy a lot of oil for the money they are quoting. What vehicle with 167k doesn't seep some oil? I have a Jeep with 267k that has leaked oil from the rear main since new.

I tried kicking the tire from both sides and had no success. PB Blaster, let it sit overnight, etc. Felt a little guilty calling AAA however both of us have had it for years and never used it. The guy seemed happy to be able to help. I hit the hub with a wire wheel and a brass brush on the aluminum wheels. Little coat of anti-sleeze.

Disc brakes are so much easier than the old drum with the adjusters and all of the springs. Always had trouble getting the parking brake to work and adjusted right.
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Yeah, bought the special tools for the calipers when I bought the parts. $10 for both tools. I bought Raethon. It used to be a good brand. Parts were made in India, not China.

I think they were looking for a payday because they also wanted to replace the oil pan gasket and valve cover gaskets because they were leaking. I'll torque them to specs the next time I'm in there. Can buy a lot of oil for the money they are quoting. What vehicle with 167k doesn't seep some oil? I have a Jeep with 267k that has leaked oil from the rear main since new.

I tried kicking the tire from both sides and had no success. PB Blaster, let it sit overnight, etc. Felt a little guilty calling AAA however both of us have had it for years and never used it. The guy seemed happy to be able to help. I hit the hub with a wire wheel and a brass brush on the aluminum wheels. Little coat of anti-sleeze.

Disc brakes are so much easier than the old drum with the adjusters and all of the springs. Always had trouble getting the parking brake to work and adjusted right.
Cant get the tools for free from 1 of the shops even. Hell I can do it for $500 and a plane ticket......
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