So my brakes need to be changed and I figured I would look around and comparison shop for the best price, as anyone should. I call one of the local Stealerships in the NOVA area (Fair **cough** fax) and I get quoted a "Special Deal" pricing this week only of $175/ea a set for pads only.
I also get a quote for labor (not that I would because I can do it myself for free and I get to drink on the job) of said pads for $270-280.
Cheers to you my good Stealership, you shall not be having any of my hard earned $$ anytime soon.
So my brakes need to be changed and I figured I would look around and comparison shop for the best price, as anyone should. I call one of the local Stealerships in the NOVA area (Fair **cough** fax) and I get quoted a "Special Deal" pricing this week only of $175/ea a set for pads only.
I also get a quote for labor (not that I would because I can do it myself for free and I get to drink on the job) of said pads for $270-280.
Cheers to you my good Stealership, you shall not be having any of my hard earned $$ anytime soon.
For Sh1ts and grins I went to Don Buyer Dulles for that and they quoted me an even more expensive quote.
Both of the stealerships in St. Louis pulled the same stunt with me. I guess they figure since you have an R, they can charge you twice as much. So, I went to http://www.tascavolvoparts.com, bought the pads, took them down to my local independent who charged me $80 labor to put them in and saved a big wad of change.
Im still going to recommend the Hawk HPS we installed a few weeks ago... they are awesome, i can come and assist when you do it, and i will even bring beer this time
My EBC Redstuff pads were about $225 shipped (front and rear) from autocom.com. So far I give em http://********************/smile/emthup.gif http://********************/smile/emthup.gif
I like the hawk ceramic. They stop as well as oem, but I don't notice any dust worth mentioning. I get to bleed my brakes this summer, and luckily the SS lines are en route.
Both of the stealerships in St. Louis pulled the same stunt with me. I guess they figure since you have an R, they can charge you twice as much. So, I went to http://www.tascavolvoparts.com, bought the pads, took them down to my local independent who charged me $80 labor to put them in and saved a big wad of change.
Great site. Assuming these are the same OEM part, you can get front and rears for the same price that IPD sells just the fronts...
I like the hawk ceramic. They stop as well as oem, but I don't notice any dust worth mentioning.
Trust me, if you exceed the MOT of those Hawks (applies to the HPS and HP+ as well) you will have pretty much NO brakes. In this regard, the OEMs are much better as they fall off much more gradually. REFERENCE. Of course if you drive like a grandma, don't worry.
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Both of the stealerships in St. Louis pulled the same stunt with me. I guess they figure since you have an R, they can charge you twice as much. So, I went to http://www.tascavolvoparts.com, bought the pads, took them down to my local independent who charged me $80 labor to put them in and saved a big wad of change.
You still wasted $80
If you can take a wheel off and use a hammer, you can do them yourself in 30 minutes.
Great site. Assuming these are the same OEM part, you can get front and rears for the same price that IPD sells just the fronts...
Yep they're OEM. Tasca folks are very nice to deal with and usually your order arrives in just a few days. I find their prices to be the best anywhere, so it's a no-brainer for me.
Trust me, if you exceed the MOT of those Hawks (applies to the HPS and HP+ as well) you will have pretty much NO brakes. In this regard, the OEMs are much better as they fall off much more gradually.
Well, I've had them in for a year, and I don't track, so it shouldn't be an issue.
On a related note, what brake fluid should I use once my SS brake lines come in? Will any brand of DOT3 be fine? Recommendations? Already considering the MityVac.
Both of the stealerships in St. Louis pulled the same stunt with me. I guess they figure since you have an R, they can charge you twice as much. So, I went to http://www.tascavolvoparts.com, bought the pads, took them down to my local independent who charged me $80 labor to put them in and saved a big wad of change.
1) Stealership Front Pad Set - (on sale
) $175
2) Stealership Rear Pad Set - (again on sale
) $175
3) Installation Quote - $280
OEM F/R Pads ordered from http://www.tascavolvoparts.com for $160
PRICELESS!! W/the satisfaction of doing the job myself, besides I get to drink while on the job.
If you really want to save some money, price out some Acura TL pads with Brembos. I've see pads on clearance recently for $15 at some online discounter. And yes they were the Brembo style pads.
Here is one on a quick search for $58 http://www.car-stuff.com/carpa....html
Granted, I would only buy Volvo pads for my vehicle but others may want to save a buck or hundred.
I know there is the step by step listing in the facts thread but does anyone have a picture step by step of pad replacement and possibly rotor replacement?
I would really like to not have to spend more money at the stealership to get new pads next time and I want to get slotted rotors next go round as well.
I know there is the step by step listing in the facts thread but does anyone have a picture step by step of pad replacement and possibly rotor replacement?
I would really like to not have to spend more money at the stealership to get new pads next time and I want to get slotted rotors next go round as well.
TIA
If your really gutsy you can go with Duralast pads from Autozone, $23.99 for fronts.
It's showing me $59.99 and that is a little ballsy!
If your rotors are low maybe replace at the most you should probably have them cut. how old are they? how do they look, and how many sets of pads have they been thru, alot of factors fall into your rotors being changed. like do they have enough meat on them?
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