Front brake pads at 58k miles: $756!

[ARModen]

2 mounting kits 135
4 damping panels 54

I don't even know what these are... I'm pretty sure it should have been just 4 shoes total, and associated wear indicators. I think the indicators are just on the outer pad, but I'd have to pull the wheel to check.

While LB is correct in saying your brakes are a vital part of your car, I would highly recommend you change them yourself. The more you work on your car the better you'll understand how it works, which makes you a better driver.

Disc brakes, especially on a Porsche are very easy to change once you see how they work. That's why people get worked up about dealer prices. I think it'd take <15 minutes per wheel to change a set, and all you need is the lug wrench, jack, and a flat head screw driver. Porsche has always been closely tied to it's race teams, so most items on the car that are meant to be changed regularly are designed for ease of maintenance. And there is a wealth of parts and knowledge available online.

Don't be scared of the cars price tag. Many jobs that the dealership will charge you an arm and a leg to do can be done at home and are very satisfying. All 4 brakes should take under 2 hours and cost ~$200. You just effectively made $650/hr for 2 hours. That's definitely worth a beer! And you'll have a good story to share at the next PCA meeting.

Two tips, racing brakes squeal a lot when they're cold, and make sure you pump your brakes a few times after you're done to get them reseated!

[ekam]

Originally Posted by ARModen

All 4 brakes should take under 2 hours and cost ~$200. You just effectively made $650/hr for 2 hours. That's definitely worth a beer!

We went from saving $650 to making $650, that's $1300 difference we're talking about here guys!!!

[jcb986]

I got a kick out of that. Don't sweat the brake job bill, you'll be more prepared for the next repair I'm guessing. BTW....I just did a complete brake job F & R and fluid flush, if you buy all the parts and sensors required your parts costs are going to ad up to a helluvalot more than what some of the above figures suggest.


Hold on to your pants bud. I just, back in late October, replaced all 4 rotors, new pads, and full brake line flush for less than $300. I have a S which calls for cross-drilled rotors. Nor, I did buy the mounting kits, new dampening panels, most techs never replace them and only if they are really bad. Also, the wear indicators where fine since I did the brake job before they engaged.