Rear Pad Replacement

eddix

I have a 2013 base coupe with 19k miles on it and need new rear pads. I have one quote for $507.00. Is that a fair price for replacement and installation of rear pads only? Seems high to me.

JARblue

That is outrageous. Like more than double what it should cost for just the rears. Was this a dealer (if so, which one) or a local shop?

There's no need to pay more than $75 for rear pads on a DD. Stock pads or something like Centric PosiQuiets will be fine for street use. If you have the sport package, you don't even have to remove the calipers to change the pads. Either way, installation shouldn't cost more than an hour labor or so ($80-100 depending on shop location).

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brancky3

That's a very high price to get pads changed. If you are mechanically inclined enough to remove your rear wheels then you are also mechanically inclined enough to change your own pads, just something to think about.

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NORAIN

It's easy! The caliper stays on if you have akebono's.
How did you burn through your rear pads so fast? Have you already changed the fronts?

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JARblue

At 65K miles, I'm still on my original rear pads

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eddix

Thank you for the replies gentlemen. Going to replace the pads myself.

JARblue

Smart man

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imjello

I just hit 50k and changed my brakes, a bit early but I had the cash to do it now. when I got my car at 20k, it already had new tires and new pads. I'm guessing these cars can go through brakes, oh and tires if you are on it a lot

kenchan

hahaha!

kenchan

just make sure to wear disposable gloves. you hands will get VERY dirty
GL with the swap. dont forget crc brake quiet.

eddix

Thanks for all the replies. Any thoughts on why the rear pads would need replacing with the front pads still at 90%? Since it's a front engine car, shouldn't the front pads go first?

brancky3

It's possible that the calipers are sticking or the e-brake is slightly engaged. When the pads are changed check for uneven wear

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JARblue

Yes, the fronts should be far more worn than the rears. Something is going on. I would check the operation of the calipers first.

The e-brake uses it's own braking drum on the rear wheel hubs. It does not interact with the brake pads.

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imjello

Correct me if I am wrong please, is the traction control brake ( and engine )operated? Could excessive use of the vdc with hard driving effect pad loss? Just a huntch

JARblue

Doubt it. VDC (or ABLS) does use the brakes, but not like hard braking does. I don't think there's any way that VDC could wear down the rears like that in 20K with the fronts barely worn. I guess maybe if you power slide every turn for 20K miles it might start to show signs of more wear on the rears than fronts. Maybe. Another unlikely possibility is a software/programming malfunction related to VDC.

OP is under warranty, no? I might be tempted to take it to the dealer and say They may be a$$holes about it and say that rotors and pads are wear items that aren't covered, but don't accept that bs. Make sure they know your fronts are fine and there's no explanation for why the rears would wear out so fast.

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