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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rotor and Brake Pad Replacement Estimate $150-$500

I need to replace rotors and pads.

Gregg Kreischer

Hi Gregg,

This repair is fairly simple, and the cost will break down into parts and labor:

Parts= Rotors $25-$175 & Brake Pads $25-$75 depending on the quality of the parts.

Labor= $100-$250 Depending on hourly rate of shop, and skill of mechanic.

Replacing your Cherokee's rotors and brake pads yourself is an intermediate level fix, and a great way to get better acquainted with your truck, not to mention a great way to save a bundle on labor costs.

2007 Pontiac G6 Brake Pad Replacement Estimate $40-$225+

Brakes making a grinding sound?

Debbie McLean

Hi Debbie,

Sounds like you need new brake pads for your Pontiac. Depending on whether or not you need a set for the front, or an entire new set of pads on all four wheels the cost of this repair will vary greatly.

Here's how it breaks down:

Parts= $40-$110 depending on quality of brake pads.

Labor= $50-$150 depending on the shop's hourly rate.

The quote above is based on the cheapest way to replace your brake pads, which means doing it yourself.

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Front Brake Pad Repair Estimate $60-$145

5% of front brakes remaining?

Robert Reed

Hi Robert,

This repair is cheap and easy. It will break down like this:

Parts= Hyundai Santa Fe Front Brake Pads $30-$70 depending on quality of pads.

Labor= 1.5-2 hours which will cost you $30-$75 depending on the shop's hourly rate.

Total= $60-$145

This is a repair you can easily do on your own with minimal tools, and save a bundle. Also, changing the brakes on your vehicle is a great intermediate repair job to get a little more experience working with your car.

How to replace drum brakes

Drum brakes are not seen on every model of car these days, but they are often still used for rear wheel brakes, since they are cheaper to produce, and it is easier to attach the emergency brake system to a drum brake. Older cars use drum brakes on all wheels, as well. Replacing drum brakes is a repair which can be done at home, but requires the right equipment and careful attention to detail, and is best undertaken if you already have experience with DIY car repair. You will want to set aside a few hours for this task, and if you are not familiar with brake systems, you will want a Chilton's repair guide for your vehicle to consult as a reference. Remember that you will want to replace the drum brake on one wheel at a time, so that you have the other wheel as a reference point in case of confusion.

How to replace brake pads

replacing brake pads on a car

Brake pads wear out and at some point comes a time to have the brake pads replaced. Working brake pads are vital for the braking capacity of a car, worn out pads can be a safety hazard. Your vehicle has front and rear brake pads, they all may need to be replaced or only front or only the back ones.  Most often the front brake pads will need to be replaced more frequently than the rear brake pads.

Repair Estimate on 2001 Honda Accord Front Brake Pads and Rotors – $147 to $345

2001 Honda Accord Front Brake Rotor

I am looking for an estimate on getting my front brakes and rotors replaced on my 2001 Honda Accord.

Jeff S.  Matawan, New Jersey

Hello Jeff we would estimate the repair to break down like this.

Labor Cost Range - 1-2 Hours  $75.00-$200.00  (depending on shops hourly rate)

Parts Cost Range - Brake Pads  $27.00-$60.00

                                      Brake Rotors $45.00-$85.00 

                                      (depending on part quality and manufacter)

Total Repair Cost Range = $147.00-$345.00  (repair cost depends on shop rate , part quality and manufacter)

How to change a brake light in a pickup truck

Pickup Truck Brake Light

Changing a broken or burned out light bulb in pickup truck is a little more complicated than changing it in a regular sedan. If you are not prepared it may turn out to be a frustrating experience. Luckily, it's not that much complicated, especially when you are prepared for a little more work than when changing the brake light in the family car.

If you are not sure if your brake light is burned out, you can check the brake lights yourself.

How to check by yourself if your brake lights are working

Mop on Brake Pedal

If your brake lights are not working you can get a ticket or rear ended. To avoid any unnecessary money leaving your hand or repairs or even injury it is good to periodically check to make sure your brake lights are working.

No it can be a hassle to ask somebody to help you, especially when you can quickly do it by yourself. Grab a broomstick or a mop and you are ready. That's right.

Toyota Prius crash in N.Y. is likely caused by driver error police say

Toyota Prius

On March 9th the crash of a Toyota Prius in New York appears to be a case of driver error, police said.

In this case the vehicles accelerator was depressed 100 percent at the time of the collision. "There is absolutely no indication of any brake application", said Captain Anthony Marraccini, acting chief of the Harrison Police Department.

"I belive that this is what this case in telling us", Marraccini said of the data collected in the investigation.

On March 9th Toyota announced that its investigators could not find evidence to support the drivers claim.