So I took my car into the dealership to get the 30K maintenance and inspection. They just called me and told me I need to replace my rear brake pads and they need to cut my rotors to pass inspection. They said it would be $310 to do this. Does this sound made up? Am I getting ripped off?
Rotor questions
- Thread starter r0bert0e
- Start date
- Location
- Southern California
Resurfacing rotors during a brake job is routine and should be done.. The price the dealer gives you is usually more than local shops. If you can drive it and you know a smaller brakes shop then you have a choice to go there.
$310 is for the whole job right? not just resurfacing the rotors?
OT: I don't know if you have fading window trim, but you should have them do that under warranty while you are there. At least that will justify the brake job.
$310 is for the whole job right? not just resurfacing the rotors?
OT: I don't know if you have fading window trim, but you should have them do that under warranty while you are there. At least that will justify the brake job.
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Nupe1911
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- Location
- Westland, Michigan
I had the same problem with my fronts last week and the stealership was going to charge me $385. I took it to local shop and got them done for $200. Could have done it for $125 but I went with a higher quality pad.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Car
- 05 FX35 RWD
I'd either Get a second opinion, or why dont you look yourself & see how much pad you have left. Dealership sell brakes to everyone! 
whether you need it or not. It's up to you to guard your wallet.
whether you need it or not. It's up to you to guard your wallet.