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I've bought pads and rotors for about $100 for a Pontiac Sunfire. Wondering what the amount of labor hours required by a mechanic would be. I've been quoted around $100 for labor, which I think is based on $80/hour.
I'd say $100 for labor is reasonable for labor on 1 axle.
When i do my own personal brake jobs, it takes about 1-2 hours per axle. I'm not in a rush, and that assumes the job goes without hitch. Dealing with seized/stuck rotors can be a PITA sometimes.
What's more amazing is you found a shop that was willing to use your purchased parts.
What's more amazing is you found a shop that was willing to use your purchased parts.
Should have also originally asked if I needed anything more than pad and rotors. The savings was about $50 over their parts. They also warranty for a year. The parts I bought have a warranty, although obviously not on labor.
Should have also originally asked if I needed anything more than pad and rotors. The savings was about $50 over their parts. They also warranty for a year. The parts I bought have a warranty, although obviously not on labor.
You shouldn't. It's possible that you might need a caliper if the one on it is locking up and grinding the brakes but that's somewhat unusual.
I have to ask about the rotors, though. Is this an offshoot from your thread the other day which I stayed out of? As a couple posters there said, replacement of rotors is generally not a necessity when renewing brake pads unless the rotor is warped or scored. Having said that, some 90's GM models had the reputation of having poor rotor life, I don't know specifically about the Sunbird.
Should have also originally asked if I needed anything more than pad and rotors. The savings was about $50 over their parts. They also warranty for a year. The parts I bought have a warranty, although obviously not on labor.
For average brake jobs I've done myself (not a mechanic..just do my own work), usually all I need are the pads and rotors.
I do apply some anti-seize to the hubs before sliding the rotors off, and some brake grease to the pad contact points to prevent noise. I routinely flush my brake fluid yearly.
Assuming a routine brake job with no stripped bolts, stuck rotors, damaged brake lines, seized caliper pistons, etc...that should be all you need.
Also, when doing brakes myself, i tend to replace the rotor rather than resurface. Rotor prices are fairly cheap for most cars, and finding shops that will resurface rotors I bring them is becoming harder and harder.
You shouldn't. It's possible that you might need a caliper if the one on it is locking up and grinding the brakes but that's somewhat unusual.
I have to ask about the rotors, though. Is this an offshoot from your thread the other day which I stayed out of? As a couple posters there said, replacement of rotors is generally not a necessity when renewing brake pads unless the rotor is warped or scored. Having said that, some 90's GM models had the reputation of having poor rotor life, I don't know specifically about the Sunbird.
I've only been maintaining this car for a little over two years, but I swear I had the rotors replaced, but I could be wrong, maybe they were just turned, I honestly can't remember. When I go to the shop, I'm going to keep the rotors in the trunk and just say I need the pads changed, then see if they come back and mention the rotors.
I've bought pads and rotors for about $100 for a Pontiac Sunfire. Wondering what the amount of labor hours required by a mechanic would be. I've been quoted around $100 for labor, which I think is based on $80/hour.
You'll need to pay whatever somebody agrees to do it for.
I could change out the rotors & pads on that car in 15 minutes. Any mechanic with any experience can do it in less than 30 minutes.
Should have also originally asked if I needed anything more than pad and rotors. The savings was about $50 over their parts. They also warranty for a year. The parts I bought have a warranty, although obviously not on labor.
They usually hike up the labor costs per hour if you use your own parts. Usually by at least $20-$30 an hour. Every shop I've ever been too has at least.
It's about a hr worth of labor with air tools. I take a few hours but I have one ton trucks
Why don't you do it yourself. Those cars have floating rotors so its simple. Remove replace. Its a front wheel drive so no packing hub bearings. And the. Pads only require a c clamp or big channel locks to press back the hydraulic piston. Easy peazy and you get to save $100 and learn a bit about your car
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