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Hello everyone! I have a question about getting my brake rotors and pads changed all around on my 2017 Civic hatchback sport. I understand that it isn't super difficult to change your own brakes, but I don't have any tools.... not even jack stands or a trolley jack. Does anyone have a rough estimate of how much a dealership or a shop would charge to change the rotors and pads all around? I will buy my own pads/ rotors, since I want ceramic pads and drilled / slotted rotors. Thanks!
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1.5-2.5hr labor. Probably $150-250.
 

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Firestone complete auto car might be cheap with a coupon Not sure but standard brakes should be ceramic anyway..you want slotted rotors for the look I'm guessing?
 

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Dealers will charge based on the current price of gold per ounce. They weigh the pads then charge you accordingly.
No kidding, they friggin treat it like an engine replacement. I DIY everything and save a ton. Buy a tool set, and if you cannot then loan one from a parts store for free. It really isnt hard to do.
 

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Dealers will charge based on the current price of gold per ounce. They weigh the pads then charge you accordingly.
No kidding, they friggin treat it like an engine replacement. I DIY everything and save a ton. Buy a tool set, and if you cannot then loan one from a parts store for free. It really isnt hard to do.
Truth.

My mother-in-law just had both axles done and I think it was something like $500 or some other insanity for using their 'house' rotors and pads. I did the painted centric rotors and Akebonos all around on the Odyssey for... $200?

You'd come out ahead buying a quality jack and a set of Wally World Stanley tools along with a single large ratchet or breaker bar and a couple cans of brake cleaner. When you're done... you'd still have your tools for future fun.

Regardless, as said before... many shops will either 1) not accept customer supplied parts because it doesn't jive with their warranty they provide for work 2) charge a higher labor rate.

Whatever you pick... good luck! I'd look for an good, small-business independent mechanic over a chain for this kind of thing.
 


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Firestone complete auto car might be cheap with a coupon Not sure but standard brakes should be ceramic anyway..you want slotted rotors for the look I'm guessing?
That and better heat dissipation.
 

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I took the DIY path when I was 20, 50 years ago with my first VW Bug.

Military was paying me $61/month, well....out of intense interest in motorsports, bought my first basic tool set from SEARS for $49.95-which I still own....after....over the years just pick up tools as I was needed or I made it myself.

Since I DIY'ed, I was able to buy quality tools with the money I saved from paying others. Snap-On and Craftsman became my choice.

Most cars come with jack in tool kit, jack stands are basically spacers, they can be improvised. I made my own, basically finished cube offers me three height for a variety of job needs.

Not having the luxury of abundance of tools also enable us to develop thinking outside of the box to get the job done-we all can become a better DIY'er!!

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FYI. Drilled holes is a proven leading source of fissure that leads to cracks. So...drilled rotors are for streets driving.

In general the more surface area on the surface of the rotors equate to better heat dissipation.

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Hello everyone! I have a question about getting my brake rotors and pads changed all around on my 2017 Civic hatchback sport. I understand that it isn't super difficult to change your own brakes, but I don't have any tools.... not even jack stands or a trolley jack. Does anyone have a rough estimate of how much a dealership or a shop would charge to change the rotors and pads all around? I will buy my own pads/ rotors, since I want ceramic pads and drilled / slotted rotors. Thanks!
same question here, I’m sitting at a dealership right now they told me rear brakes are below 20% and quote me $695.
 


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same question here, I’m sitting at a dealership right now they told me rear brakes are below 20% and quote me $695.
https://www.hondapartsnetwork.com/v...hcm-eng-hdm-cvt--variable/chassis--rear-brake

OEM parts are very expensive. Still...

$79.43 x 2 (2 rotors)
$48.72 x 2 (2 sets of pads)
Total = $256.30 plus a little in tax and I think shipping is free.

So... ~$400 worth of labor? For what's probably a 1 hour job? I'd run, not walk. I though my mother-in-law got screwed over when she paid less for both axles, admittedly with the house brand parts which a lot of times aren't super great pads... but are certainly safe and ok.
 

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https://www.hondapartsnetwork.com/v...hcm-eng-hdm-cvt--variable/chassis--rear-brake

OEM parts are very expensive. Still...

$79.43 x 2 (2 rotors)
$48.72 x 2 (2 sets of pads)
Total = $256.30 plus a little in tax and I think shipping is free.

So... ~$400 worth of labor? For what's probably a 1 hour job? I'd run, not walk. I though my mother-in-law got screwed over when she paid less for both axles, admittedly with the house brand parts which a lot of times aren't super great pads... but are certainly safe and ok.
Wow thanks for breaking it down honestly I had no idea whether $695 is reasonable so I told him no brake service today. I keep jumping dealerships and this one has the highest review on google now I am afraid the price difference would be small among them.
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Wait till they tell you AC recharge is $460
Just get on your phone and call whatever reputable auto repair shops are around (Tire Kingdom/Merchants... Tire Plus... etc). I imagine they'll come in ar 1/2 the cost on a single axle. Look online too... there's a lot of coupons. I know Tires Plus has a $50 off coupon per axle (off what, I don't know... but it should be a lot less). The alternative is to buy parts and call an independent mechanic to install OEM parts if you've got to have them. If you're at 20%, you should change soon... but you have enough time to shop around and not get raked over the coals. You're not even at the squealers. Your rotors may be able to be turned for ~$10 each to get some more time out of them which is perfectly acceptable for a commuter. As long as they'll still be above minimum thickness... they're in spec and good enough. They may not really need to be turned hardly at all.
 

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Wow thanks for breaking it down honestly I had no idea wether $695 is reasonable so I told him no brake service today. I keep jumping dealerships and this one has the highest review on google now I am afraid the price difference would be small among them.
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My god (wo)man. That's some crazy numbers. I can send you a link to a cabin filter you can get on Amazon that works perfectly fine that's less than $10 and if there's no pictures on here, show you how to change it. The engine air filter takes marginally more effort, but can be changed with an auto parts store filter for probably $20. Those prices are highway robbery.
 

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I've used this brand for years on my Odyssey and started buying them for the Civic (this generation's Civic is different size than the last model Civic which took the same ones as the Odyssey).

https://smile.amazon.com/EPAuto-CF1...695--1-1-5753--4&vehicleName=2018+Honda+Civic

$7.86.

When you've opened your glove compartment, you're almost 1/2 way to finishing changing the cabin filter. It's terribly easy.

I'd pick any decent engine air filter that's sold at an auto parts store.

Edit: Here's a DITY on the cabin filter. It will take you approximately 2 minutes of highly labor intensive work.

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