Brake Set 2001 Elantra
I gave my elantra for 45K service. I was told to replace the brake pads as
they were bad. My question: Can I do this in MIDAS or TUFFY and save some money? Will Hyundai Warranty still be covered? |
Re: Brake Set 2001 Elantra
suresh wrote:
> I gave my elantra for 45K service. I was told to replace the brake pads as > they were bad. > My question: Can I do this in MIDAS or TUFFY and save some money? Will > Hyundai Warranty still be covered? Yes and yes, but be wary of them as they may try to sell you additional unnecessary work, such as rotors and calipers. It's a common scam that's often presented as being "necessary" in order for them to warranty the pads. It's pretty stupid to spend $400 or more in order to have a warranty on a $50 set of pads. I would suggest calling these places and finding out what their price is for brake pad replacement ONLY, then compare it with your dealer's price. If there's not much difference, go with the dealer. Brake pads are very easy to replace and are a good DIY job, if you have the inclination to learn to do it. Replacement pads are cheap and you can save yourself a fair amount of money by doing your own brake work. |
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If they do try to sell you caliper or rotor work, you could always remind
them that's still covered under your warranty and you'll take it back to the dealer for that. |
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Allright! Now, the dealer says it costs around $450 put together for front
and rear brakes. I feel it is a rip off. 450 is too much..! Will I get considerably cheaper quote elsewhere? |
Re: Brake Set 2001 Elantra
On Fri, 01 Oct 2004 13:40:27 -0400, "suresh"
<sureshjraman@hotmail.com> wrote: >Allright! Now, the dealer says it costs around $450 put together for front >and rear brakes. I feel it is a rip off. 450 is too much..! Will I get >considerably cheaper quote elsewhere? They are not just replacing the pads at that cost. More than likely they are including turning the rotors and replacing the brake drums. That shouldn't be necessary at 45K miles, unless you habitually ride the brakes. |
Re: Brake Set 2001 Elantra
Find out specifically what they want to do and why? Are the brakes
vibrating? If not then you don't need the rotors turned. At dealer prices, in the right area, $450 could be for front and rear pads only. Certainly, you should be able to do better than that price elsewhere. |
Re: Brake Set 2001 Elantra
suresh wrote:
> Allright! Now, the dealer says it costs around $450 put together for front > and rear brakes. I feel it is a rip off. 450 is too much..! Will I get > considerably cheaper quote elsewhere? Either they're trying to do a lot of unnecessary work or they're trying to screw you. I'd go elsewhere. Check with friends to see if you can find a reputable garage in your area. Brake work is easy, quick "bread and butter" work; you don't have to go to a dealer or a brake specialist to get it done properly. Any decent mechanic can handle it. |
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Are rotors covered?
-- regards, Michael Abbaticchio MVP for Microsoft Exchange Server http://exchange.mvps.org "hyundaitech" <howitsac@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message news:cf578fddbfa0c4d50feee5b23613864c@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com... > If they do try to sell you caliper or rotor work, you could always remind > them that's still covered under your warranty and you'll take it back to > the dealer for that. > |
Re: Brake Set 2001 Elantra
My Hyundai Santa Fe:
Dealer: Front Brakes Only: $265.00 (Should have asked them the price before OK'ing the work) Myself: Rear Disc Brakes: $45.00 for pads and about one half hour of my time. -- regards, Michael Abbaticchio MVP for Microsoft Exchange Server http://exchange.mvps.org "Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@att.net> wrote in message news:ieD8d.492633$OB3.110205@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > suresh wrote: > >> Allright! Now, the dealer says it costs around $450 put together for >> front >> and rear brakes. I feel it is a rip off. 450 is too much..! Will I get >> considerably cheaper quote elsewhere? > > Either they're trying to do a lot of unnecessary work or they're trying to > screw you. I'd go elsewhere. Check with friends to see if you can find a > reputable garage in your area. Brake work is easy, quick "bread and > butter" work; you don't have to go to a dealer or a brake specialist to > get it done properly. Any decent mechanic can handle it. > |
Re: Brake Set 2001 Elantra
Michael Abbaticchio wrote:
> My Hyundai Santa Fe: > > Dealer: Front Brakes Only: $265.00 (Should have asked them the price before > OK'ing the work) OUCH! What the heck did they do? Was that for a pads only brake job??? > Myself: Rear Disc Brakes: $45.00 for pads and about one half hour of my > time. That sounds about right. For only a few dollars more, you can get premium aftermarket pads like Hawk or EBC "Green Stuff", which would improve braking performance and still save a bundle vs. having the dealer do the work. |
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I did leave out that you have to make the initial investment on the caliper
tool. I usually borrow it from my father, but I would imagine the kit would pay for itself in just one brake job. -- regards, Michael Abbaticchio MVP for Microsoft Exchange Server http://exchange.mvps.org "Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@att.net> wrote in message news:Neb9d.503434$OB3.401020@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > Michael Abbaticchio wrote: >> My Hyundai Santa Fe: >> >> Dealer: Front Brakes Only: $265.00 (Should have asked them the price >> before OK'ing the work) > > OUCH! What the heck did they do? Was that for a pads only brake job??? > >> Myself: Rear Disc Brakes: $45.00 for pads and about one half hour of my >> time. > > That sounds about right. For only a few dollars more, you can get premium > aftermarket pads like Hawk or EBC "Green Stuff", which would improve > braking performance and still save a bundle vs. having the dealer do the > work. > |
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Yea... It was for pads only! Pissed me off enough to go out and learn
myself what the dealers don't want you to know. Basically anyone in reasonable physical condition could change brake pads. -- regards, Michael Abbaticchio MVP for Microsoft Exchange Server http://exchange.mvps.org "Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@att.net> wrote in message news:Neb9d.503434$OB3.401020@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > Michael Abbaticchio wrote: >> My Hyundai Santa Fe: >> >> Dealer: Front Brakes Only: $265.00 (Should have asked them the price >> before OK'ing the work) > > OUCH! What the heck did they do? Was that for a pads only brake job??? > >> Myself: Rear Disc Brakes: $45.00 for pads and about one half hour of my >> time. > > That sounds about right. For only a few dollars more, you can get premium > aftermarket pads like Hawk or EBC "Green Stuff", which would improve > braking performance and still save a bundle vs. having the dealer do the > work. > |
Re: Brake Set 2001 Elantra
Michael Abbaticchio wrote:
> Yea... It was for pads only! That's a major screwing! I'd complain to the dealer. If you bought your car there and/or have had it serviced there before, they should be willing to refund some of your money if you threaten to take your business elsewhere. Regardless, I'd find a good local mechanic for any non-warranty work and let the dealer do only what you must have done by them. > Pissed me off enough to go out and learn > myself what the dealers don't want you to know. Basically anyone in > reasonable physical condition could change brake pads. It's really one of the easiest DIY repairs. It's quick and it's difficult to screw up. |
Re: Brake Set 2001 Elantra
Michael Abbaticchio wrote:
> I did leave out that you have to make the initial investment on the caliper > tool. I usually borrow it from my father, but I would imagine the kit would > pay for itself in just one brake job. Which tool are you referring to? If you mean a compressor, you can do the same thing with large C-clamp and a block of wood. Personally, I typically use a block of wood on the piston and a large screwdriver or pry bar to lever it back into the caliper. On ABS/TC equipped cars, I understand that the piston needs to be screwed back into the caliper using a peg spanner, which is available inexpensively at auto parts stores. My old Saab was similar. |
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Yea... That's the one. The kit makes it almost idiot proof.
-- regards, Michael Abbaticchio MVP for Microsoft Exchange Server http://exchange.mvps.org "Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@att.net> wrote in message news:hpv9d.509404$OB3.430095@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > Michael Abbaticchio wrote: > >> I did leave out that you have to make the initial investment on the >> caliper tool. I usually borrow it from my father, but I would imagine >> the kit would pay for itself in just one brake job. > > Which tool are you referring to? > > If you mean a compressor, you can do the same thing with large C-clamp and > a block of wood. Personally, I typically use a block of wood on the piston > and a large screwdriver or pry bar to lever it back into the caliper. > > On ABS/TC equipped cars, I understand that the piston needs to be screwed > back into the caliper using a peg spanner, which is available > inexpensively at auto parts stores. My old Saab was similar. > |
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