Need advise on brakes!

radensb · 05-18-2015, 02:36 PM

Had pulsation in brakes. Most noticeably at around 40MPH, but noticeable at any speed above 35MPH. Took it to the dealer for an inspection. Said right front hub bearing needed replacement, rotors front needed to be cut and front pads replaced (as the pads were unevenly worn due to the rotor).

My extended warranty is covering the hub bearing replacement. My service adviser said turning the front rotors and replacing the front pads would cost $370 (for my 370Z...lol) and that he would discount it for me to $330.

What do you guys think? Is this reasonable? I have done brakes myself in the past. It can be a PITA to do but for $330?? Are the pads super expensive or something? I have the sports package with the upgraded brakes so maybe this is why? Other shops I called stated that they would probably need to use the OEM pads anyway, so the only charge difference would be in the labor.

maizenblue · 05-18-2015, 08:10 PM

Brakes are so simple to replace, do it yourself. You don't even need to remove the calipers to replace the pads, although it sounds like you need to service the rotors anyways. Auto stores cut rotors for 10 bucks usually. And you can buy pads for under 100

IDZRVIT · 05-19-2015, 10:18 AM

If the hub bearing caused the irregular wear of the pads and rotors, then the warranty should cover the $370 additional cost.

radensb · 05-19-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

If the hub bearing caused the irregular wear of the pads and rotors, then the warranty should cover the $370 additional cost.

That's a good point! Ill have to ask about that. Maybe the best thing would be to ask which rotor was messed up and if they say its the one on the axle that had the bad bearing I would probably have a good argument.

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Brakes are so simple to replace, do it yourself. You don't even need to remove the calipers to replace the pads, although it sounds like you need to service the rotors anyways. Auto stores cut rotors for 10 bucks usually. And you can buy pads for under 100

I looked into the pad replacement procedure. I didn't realize that the replacement process was so simple with this car! After shopping around with other brake shops, I found that the price I got from my dealer was pretty competitive (about $20 more than the average brake shop), so I just told them to go ahead and take care of it. Now I know for next time that its easy to do. Just dont have the time right now.

1slow370 · 05-20-2015, 10:13 PM

while you are it ask about were the brakes and suspension section of the forum is.

radensb · 05-21-2015, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

while you are it ask about were the brakes and suspension section of the forum is.

...yeah. Saw that after I posted. Thought the admin would have moved it.

05-18-2015, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
radensb Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 148 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z GM M6 Rep Power: 6721	Need advise on brakes! Had pulsation in brakes. Most noticeably at around 40MPH, but noticeable at any speed above 35MPH. Took it to the dealer for an inspection. Said right front hub bearing needed replacement, rotors front needed to be cut and front pads replaced (as the pads were unevenly worn due to the rotor). My extended warranty is covering the hub bearing replacement. My service adviser said turning the front rotors and replacing the front pads would cost $370 (for my 370Z...lol) and that he would discount it for me to $330. What do you guys think? Is this reasonable? I have done brakes myself in the past. It can be a PITA to do but for $330?? Are the pads super expensive or something? I have the sports package with the upgraded brakes so maybe this is why? Other shops I called stated that they would probably need to use the OEM pads anyway, so the only charge difference would be in the labor.

05-19-2015, 10:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	If the hub bearing caused the irregular wear of the pads and rotors, then the warranty should cover the $370 additional cost. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

05-20-2015, 10:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	while you are it ask about were the brakes and suspension section of the forum is. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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05-18-2015, 08:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
maizenblue Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 288 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	Brakes are so simple to replace, do it yourself. You don't even need to remove the calipers to replace the pads, although it sounds like you need to service the rotors anyways. Auto stores cut rotors for 10 bucks usually. And you can buy pads for under 100