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Disc Brake Rotors
The breaks pulsate on my 96' Accord. Should I have them resurfaced or
replaced since I'm sure they have been resurfaced a few times in their history? The Honda dealer wants $249 to replace them. Should I look into having a local mechanic do the job and maybe save a few bucks? Thanks. |
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Armand wrote:
> The breaks pulsate on my 96' Accord. Should I have them resurfaced or > replaced since I'm sure they have been resurfaced a few times in their > history? The Honda dealer wants $249 to replace them. Should I look into > having a local mechanic do the job and maybe save a few bucks? Thanks. > if they've already been skimmed, they'll need replacing. next time, take them to a shop that knows how to do brakes properly. honda hubs are lightweight and elastically distort of the wheels aren't torqued in the correct way. if you've been back the same shop multiple times with the same problem, and each time you get this problem return, i'd say, yes, find another mechanic because your current one is the cause of the problem. when calling around, ask if they torque with a hand wrench or use air tools. if the latter, avoid like the plague. |
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Disc Brake Rotors
Just a short list of prices:
Rockauto.com lists 1. Brembo rotors (10.25" vented, 45251-SM4-020) for $28.79. 2. Raybestos PG-Plus (Noise Dampening Iron) runs $31.79. 3. Raybestos imported "Red Label" rotor costs $7.99. The Honda dealer wants $190 to replace the $60 parts. Chain stores offer lifetime warranty, but their charges are about as high. For example, Midas will charge you $150 labor per axle just to replace the "free" brake pads. I'd say a good independent mechanic specializing in Hondas is probably the best. But you need references and a good mechanic is always hard to find. That's why I do it myself. Like Jim said, the use of a torque wrench is very important. Uneven torque can cause the rotor to warm. The mechanic should also clean and properly lube all the hardware contact points after disassembling the components. If the caliper pins are not properly lubed, they may stick and cause the pads to stay in contact with the rotors, leading to warpage. Armand wrote: > The breaks pulsate on my 96' Accord. Should I have them resurfaced or > replaced since I'm sure they have been resurfaced a few times in their > history? The Honda dealer wants $249 to replace them. Should I look into > having a local mechanic do the job and maybe save a few bucks? Thanks. |
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