Brake Job - Unexpected

Mar 22, 2006 6 Replies

Hi All,


I know I read right here in good ole a.a.d.t, that when getting a brake job done on a Heavy Duty truck, go ahead and opt for new rotors because "it doesn't cost that much more".



There is a definite disjoint ... and it could be on my part. However, here is the damage:



Brake job from local, friendly Dodge dealer: $150.00 per axle Rotors: $144.00 EACH.



Total cost without new rotors ... $300.00 plus TTL.



Total cost with new rotors ... $876.00 plus TTL



Now, I'm not debating whether or not it's worth it. I'm wondering if



1) I misunderstood or 2) the dealer is charging a bit too much. $576.00 hardly qualifies for the statement "it doesn't cost that much more".

Any thoughts?


Craig C.



2004 Ram 2500, 4wd, QC, CRD

Don't deal with the dealer?

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Robert

Disc cutting/resurfacing - about $20 per disc. Duralast brake rotor from Autozone - $52 Dodge brake rotor - $144.

Okay ... I can do that. Any suggestions of a reputable place I can take my truck that offers slotted rotors? All that comes to mind is 4 wheel parts ...

Thanks Craig C.

North Dallas area, BTW ...

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Okay ... I can do that. Any suggestions of a reputable place I can take my truck that offers slotted rotors? All that comes to mind is 4 wheel parts ...

Thanks Craig C.

I called 4 Wheel Parts.

Slotted rotor - 134.00 each Pads - Free with rotors Labor - 100.00 per axle

Total - 736.00

Cheaper than the dealer and better rotors. Any comments about slotted rotors? Good ... ? Bad ... ? No real difference between them and Duralast rotors from Autozone?

Thanks Craig C.

Sorry, I don't know of such a business. I do know an individual that can help you if you're interested. E-mail my screen name at comcast.net for his name and contact info.

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