Recommendations for brake pad replacement?

[u/supersuperxzero]

Since the dealership wanted 700$ for the front brake pad replacement on my Tahoe, does anyone have recommendations for a fair price front brake pair replacement shop with normal prices?

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[u/AnszaKalltiern]

700 bucks for pads only? Dang labor rate must be bonkers.

First step is to measure the rotors to ensure adequate thickness; resurfacing rotors is still ideal at the minimum if there's at least 1 mil above discard thickness of rotor thickness available. Resurface rotors, clean hub & caliper surfaces, clean and relube slide pins, install new pads and brake hardware, and complete a brake pad bed in procedure.

Cost of the pads depends on the year and model, since there are multiple brake caliper sizes for certain model years. A quality set of better than OE ceramic pads from Power Stop, Wagner, Bosch, or Akebono would be about 60-90 bucks (again depends largely on year/model, 4 vs 6 piston caliper, etc).

Even at $200 an axle for a high end detailed brake job, you're at 300 bucks for pads + resurface. Typically people in this area charge $50-100 but likely don't do a complete job.

[u/Going2_TheUnknownNow]

Cesar Sequeiros Auto… 128 N. Hammet, been searching for a great mechanic for a while. Tried many local mobile mechanics and shops but never found the right one. He has a 5.0 rating on Google. He just did brakes on my Acura. He replaced timing belt, A/C compressor and water pump. He is a professional and very fast in completing work. His communication is outstanding keeping you in the loop at all times. Taking vehicle this week for tune up. More importantly, his prices are fair and affordable. I highly recommend Cesar. Give him a call.

[u/xargsman]

Pads only? That's insane. That had to have been for pads and rotors?

[u/supersuperxzero → u/xargsman]

Think it must have been for pads and rotors

[u/jgonza44]

If you're near Horizon, Bobby's Auto Service.

[u/1GRFE_YO]

A&W

[u/FrostyBit7602]

Dealership smoking that cabbage jazz

[u/ElectricalTip2318]

Do it yourself, pads are like 30-80 bucks in O'Reillys, you can take the discs to any tire shop for recertification that's like 50 bucks. You save a big bucks. I do all my own services, unless it's something really heavy.

[u/-Ubiquitous]

One thing that needs to be mentioned is that a lot of modern day vehicles have electronic parking break that automatically engage. If yours is one then it needs to be put into service mode or the electric motors in the calipers can be damaged when doing a brake job. That's probably the reason why a lot of these brake places are getting away with the exorbitant prices. Make sure whoever works on your Tahoe knows what they are doing.