Looking for advice on replacing front brakes...

BossJ · 01-03-2018, 01:43 PM

So Nissan says my front brakes are shot.

I've been getting my traction control light and brake light on while I drive. So I assume they are correct. I've got 41k miles on my 2013 sport package z...

My issue is they quoted me at 700 with labor for just the front brakes. Did this seem correct? Seems like they are charging 550 in parts, and 150 in labor.

Any help would be appreciated it.

Thank you

JLarson · 01-03-2018, 01:52 PM

That's a lot of money for front brake pads. I'd expect more like $90 for parts, unless they're changing rotors as well; if they're changing rotors, I'd want to see justification for it. Find a friend who will help you do this job and you'll manage for sub-$100.

BossJ · 01-03-2018, 01:54 PM

Sorry they said rotors as well, however. I'm not sure how they can justify that need. I don't necessarily trust them. So I'll ask a friend

thank you

Chuck33079 · 01-03-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

That's a lot of money for front brake pads. I'd expect more like $90 for parts, unless they're changing rotors as well; if they're changing rotors, I'd want to see justification for it. Find a friend who will help you do this job and you'll manage for sub-$100.

Swapping brake pads is dead simple. The dealer is trying to rape you.

JLarson · 01-03-2018, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Swapping brake pads is dead simple. The dealer is trying to rape you.

Ask them to buy you dinner and lube you up first.

OptionZero · 01-03-2018, 02:03 PM

For a DD?

You can get blank rotors from your local auto parts store and pads for half what they want

I bet a non-dealership place would only charge an hour or two of labor, which should be around $200

This is also a job u can do in your garage, its just elbow grease

Chuck33079 · 01-03-2018, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

This is also a job u can do in your garage, its just elbow grease

Yep. Pads and rotors are easy. If you can change your own oil you can swap out pads and rotors.

Senna-F1 · 01-03-2018, 02:48 PM

Check this first: Traction control light help!

eZg · 01-03-2018, 03:27 PM

get the parts you need from Z1, then do it yourself.

1st · 01-03-2018, 04:53 PM

R1 concept has drill slotted rotors for the low. Got my front and rear sport break package rotors for about $330 shipped after x mas. You can get the oem if you would like for about $227 at the moment and they have a 15% discount when you enter 2018 code.
https://www.r1concepts.com/detail_ca...otor+Silver+++

Forked out about $130 in stoptech sport pads from rockauto. FYI there is also a lot of DIYS on break pad and rotor replacement on Youtube for our cars.

BossJ · 01-04-2018, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

R1 concept has drill slotted rotors for the low. Got my front and rear sport break package rotors for about $330 shipped after x mas. You can get the oem if you would like for about $227 at the moment and they have a 15% discount when you enter 2018 code.
https://www.r1concepts.com/detail_ca...otor+Silver+++

Forked out about $130 in stoptech sport pads from rockauto. FYI there is also a lot of DIYS on break pad and rotor replacement on Youtube for our cars.

Thank you. You've all been super helpful. You've saved me $350+ and I got front and back - lol !!! Very much appreciated

1st · 01-04-2018, 03:35 PM

So do you end up going drill slotted or standard rotors?

BossJ · 01-05-2018, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

So do you end up going drill slotted or standard rotors?

Just standard.

fire165 · 04-18-2018, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

I bet a non-dealership place would only charge an hour or two of labor, which should be around $200

FYI. I bought front Hawks pads and StopTech slotted/drilled rotors
Nissan dealership is charging me $134.99 for labor.

01-03-2018, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
BossJ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 116 Drives: 16 370z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 10	Looking for advice on replacing front brakes... So Nissan says my front brakes are shot. I've been getting my traction control light and brake light on while I drive. So I assume they are correct. I've got 41k miles on my 2013 sport package z... My issue is they quoted me at 700 with labor for just the front brakes. Did this seem correct? Seems like they are charging 550 in parts, and 150 in labor. Any help would be appreciated it. Thank you

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JLarson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Media, PA Posts: 4,074 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z MR M6 Rep Power: 2684370	That's a lot of money for front brake pads. I'd expect more like $90 for parts, unless they're changing rotors as well; if they're changing rotors, I'd want to see justification for it. Find a friend who will help you do this job and you'll manage for sub-$100. Chuck33079 and BossJ like this. __________________ 2014 370z Touring Sport Magma Red MT // BP Single Turbo 6467 // 63mm TB's // Z1 Ported Upper Mani // RJM Pedal // Zspeed Stage 3 Clutch // 526 WHP, 451 WTQ 2006 350z (Sold) // 1990 300zx (Sold) // 1985 300zx 2+2 (Sold)

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OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	For a DD? You can get blank rotors from your local auto parts store and pads for half what they want I bet a non-dealership place would only charge an hour or two of labor, which should be around $200 This is also a job u can do in your garage, its just elbow grease BossJ likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	R1 concept has drill slotted rotors for the low. Got my front and rear sport break package rotors for about $330 shipped after x mas. You can get the oem if you would like for about $227 at the moment and they have a 15% discount when you enter 2018 code. https://www.r1concepts.com/detail_ca...otor+Silver+++ Forked out about $130 in stoptech sport pads from rockauto. FYI there is also a lot of DIYS on break pad and rotor replacement on Youtube for our cars. BossJ likes this.

01-03-2018, 01:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
BossJ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 116 Drives: 16 370z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 10	Sorry they said rotors as well, however. I'm not sure how they can justify that need. I don't necessarily trust them. So I'll ask a friend thank you

01-03-2018, 03:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
eZg Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 56 Drives: 06 G35 coupe 6 Mt Rep Power: 15	get the parts you need from Z1, then do it yourself.

01-04-2018, 03:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	So do you end up going drill slotted or standard rotors?

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