Re: Brake installation costs?

["Peter Loron" <peterl@cnw.com>]

Well, you can save a bunch of $$$ if you are willing to swap the rotors and
pads yourself. Not too difficult...I recently did the front rotors/pads and
rear pads on my 97. The Bently manual has ok instructions.

I got Zimmerman crossdrilled rotors for the front for $130 for the set,
Ferodo DS2000 pads were about $100 I think. Ate Superblue was $10/liter.
Redbox pads in the rear were $36, I think. I had my normal shop flush the
brake system and put in the Superblue which I provided, 1 hour labor.

I believe the recommended practice is to change the rear bearings when you
change the rear rotors. Since my rear rotors were fine, I decided to avoid
that potential hassle and save the cost of new rotors. AWE Tuning said they
would pack and install the new bearings into rear rotors pro bono if I
bought both from them, so that might be one way to go...

-Pete
----- Original Message -----
From: Ng, Kevin (Bank of America Commercial Finance)
<kevin.ng@bankofamericacf.com>
To: 'jettaglx' <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2000 7:27 AM
Subject: Brake installation costs?


> I've been needing new brakes for quite some time now. At least one of the
> front rotors is warped, and I'm just not comfortable with the stock pads
> anymore. The car (97 Jetta GLX) may be heading to the track in a month or
> so, and I figure now would be the best time for an upgrade.
>
> This is what I have planned: slotted rotors all around (Velocity?), Ferodo
> pads, stainless steel lines, Ate DOT 4 brake fluid....the whole enchilada.
> Obviously I don't want to skimp on anything, but I'd still like to have a
> decent setup without breaking the bank. Any idea how much something like
all
> of this would cost (parts + labor)? Also, would it be a good idea
(necessary
> maybe?) to replace the bearings as well? I guess if I'm replacing the
> rotors, new bearings would be cheap insurance.
>
> Thanks for any idea advice/suggestions.
>
> Kevin Ng
> 97 Jetta GLX Windsor Blue
>