Hyundai: Brake Set 2001 Elantra

suresh wrote:
 

Yes and yes, but be wary of them as they may try to sell you additional
unnecessary work, such as rotors and calipers. It's a common scam that's
often presented as being "necessary" in order for them to warranty the
pads. It's pretty stupid to spend $400 or more in order to have a
warranty on a $50 set of pads. I would suggest calling these places and
finding out what their price is for brake pad replacement ONLY, then
compare it with your dealer's price. If there's not much difference, go
with the dealer.

Brake pads are very easy to replace and are a good DIY job, if you have
the inclination to learn to do it. Replacement pads are cheap and you
can save yourself a fair amount of money by doing your own brake work.

If they do try to sell you caliper or rotor work, you could always remind
them that's still covered under your warranty and you'll take it back to
the dealer for that.

Allright! Now, the dealer says it costs around $450 put together for front
and rear brakes. I feel it is a rip off. 450 is too much..! Will I get
considerably cheaper quote elsewhere?

On Fri, 01 Oct 2004 13:40:27 -0400, "suresh"
<com> wrote:
 

They are not just replacing the pads at that cost. More than likely
they are including turning the rotors and replacing the brake drums.
That shouldn't be necessary at 45K miles, unless you habitually ride
the brakes.

Find out specifically what they want to do and why? Are the brakes
vibrating? If not then you don't need the rotors turned.

At dealer prices, in the right area, $450 could be for front and rear pads
only. Certainly, you should be able to do better than that price
elsewhere.

suresh wrote:
 

Either they're trying to do a lot of unnecessary work or they're trying
to screw you. I'd go elsewhere. Check with friends to see if you can
find a reputable garage in your area. Brake work is easy, quick "bread
and butter" work; you don't have to go to a dealer or a brake specialist
to get it done properly. Any decent mechanic can handle it.

Are rotors covered?

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"hyundaitech" <hotmail.com> wrote in message
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My Hyundai Santa Fe:

Dealer: Front Brakes Only: $265.00 (Should have asked them the price before
OK'ing the work)

Myself: Rear Disc Brakes: $45.00 for pads and about one half hour of my
time.



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