Brake job quote . Is it excessive ?

[Ron Burgundy]

Hi all
I was just quoted $700 to install new rotors and pads (which I am supplying).
The quote states 4.2hrs of labour and $220 bucks for caliper bolts....
Does this sound excessive?

I know for fact I can source the bolts cheaper through ebay...but I don't see how this job takes 4 hours ?!

I reckon this should not take more than 2 hrs in a professional workshop...

 

[stooge]

30mins per wheel, 1 hr lunch break and 1hr of standing around talking and 20mins for the test drive.
Sounds about right for alot of places.

 

[zeropalooba]

I did a big brake upgrade (rotors, pads, backing plates, lines and calipers) on my VS in my driveway with hand tools and it took less time.

 

[chrisp]

$700 to fit? I’d be shopping around a bit more.

 

[greenacc]

I'd do it on the driveway in about that time using hand tools while looking after my kids wanting snacks and changing nappies too.

 

[stick3]

i payed $763 to supply and fit radiator/water pump coolant gst in the vz month ago so ron i think you are getting taking to the cleaners so to speak

 

[Skylarking]

The mechanic is probably peeved you are supplying parts so has factored in what his profit would have been had you also bought the parts from him.

I'd go get a quote elsewhere just for comparison, or consider doing it yourself if it's an option.

 

[vc commodore]

You'd be looking at 1 hours labour, especially for experienced workshops.....But if they want to fart ass around and scratch their nuts whilst doing the job, it'd take them 1 1/2 hours, providing they don't have to find the pepper, tweezers and magnafine glass. Finding those items could take another 1/2 hour or more

I'd be going elsewhere, because they want you to pay for their sexual gratification time

 

[kleanphil]

Lets assume 1 hour per corner at $100 p/h , then half hour to bleed , so $450 would be closer and even that's overpriced

 

[Smashfist]

You're getting ripped. I charge an hour per axle (1.2 or 1.5 for rears of some euros that have "service modes" and stuffing around with the electronic park brake which the VF does not, just leave the handbrake off and R/R rotors).

Plus bolts which are probably dear if going genuine but it's been a long time since I've replaced caliper bolts on anything (including twin turbo V8 Audi's).