# Brake job price **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [July 1, 2019, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456 "2019-07-01T22:03:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/21 "2019-07-03T04:43:08Z")
> [@NYBo](#): > > Isn’t the ES300 a spiffed-up Camry? Yes . . . this particular ES300 and the Camry were on the same platform ---
**Author:** ![172slcs\_150026](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/f17d59/32.png) [@172slcs\_150026](https://community.cartalk.com/u/172slcs_150026)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/22 "2019-07-03T05:01:54Z")
I’d expect that from a shop. Why don’t you do it yourself? ---
**Author:** ![CapitalTruck](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/capitaltruck/32/16592_2.png) [@CapitalTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapitalTruck)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/23 "2019-07-03T05:12:16Z")
It is worth noting that only the OEM pads have to meet and are tested for FMVSS (fed motor veh safety standards) for stopping distance/braking quality. There are 0 standards for aftermarket brake pads, The only way to make sure you keep stopping power like the day it was new is to use OEM pads. Oftentimes these can run into some money. Between the long life and the safety aspect I think its worth paying. If you pay 400 bucks and get a quality brake job with new rotors I would call that a reasonable price. Most shops charge 90-110 for labor around here. ---
**Author:** ![mperry\_153483](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a4c791/32.png) [@mperry\_153483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mperry_153483)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/24 "2019-07-03T07:04:58Z")
You might want to get an estimate up front, in case they have to replace the calipers, master cylinder, or brake booster. Get the estimate in writing, including what parts will be replaced and the brand they will install. Sorry to be alarmist, but the brake shop my brother worked at (a famous brake chain) would quote pad replacement. When it was disassembled, they’d drop the full bomb on the owner. Owners that refused had to call a tow truck and would find they car on cinder blocks. Most shops won’t scam you, but it can avoid unpleasant surprises if the parts do need replacing. ---
**Author:** ![melott](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/melott/32/10827_2.png) [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/25 "2019-07-03T14:54:21Z")
OK, so this was an independent shop with NAPA premium rotors and their “OE” ceramic pads. I just had a little bit of sticker shock on the price, and wanted to know if it was normal. Seems to be… ---
**Author:** ![ChrisTruck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@ChrisTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTruck)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/26 "2019-07-03T15:36:12Z")
It’s a normal price. You could still DIY for $100. It takes me less than 2 hours in my driveway with no power tools, very easy task, especially after you’ve done it once. ---
**Author:** ![melott](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/melott/32/10827_2.png) [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/27 "2019-07-03T15:51:05Z")
I’ve done it many times, but I’m too old now. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisTruck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@ChrisTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTruck)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/28 "2019-07-03T16:02:51Z")
I hear you. I’ll be there myself sooner or later. ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/29 "2019-07-03T17:55:17Z")
$48 for the pads, $60 ea for the rotors from NAPA. Ask if he is going to flush the fluid and clean and grease the caliper bushings (pins). If not, I would recommend that those get done even if he charges extra. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/30 "2019-07-03T19:23:21Z")
> [@keith](#): > > Ask if he is going to flush the fluid and clean and grease the caliper bushings (pins). Usually the NAPA kit include new pins. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/31 "2019-07-03T23:21:01Z")
I’ve seen numerous problems with napa ceramic brake pads Lots of noise grind up the rotor and the worst part . . . the brakes don’t even work very well . . . aka longer stopping distances go oem . . . no ifs ands or buts ---
**Author:** ![ChrisTruck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@ChrisTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTruck)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/32 "2019-07-03T23:42:20Z")
I was going to try ceramic pads this last time I did it, they cost about the same as semi metallic now. But the metallics always work fine so figured I’ll stick with what I know. ---
**Author:** ![vipergg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/50afbb/32.png) [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/33 "2019-07-04T14:00:03Z")
Probably not bad for a Lexus . Make sure they use ceramic pads . Ceramics eliminate brake dust on your rims and have long life . I got 90000 miles out of the pads on my Ascender . ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/34 "2019-07-04T16:17:01Z")
also don’t get wagner thermoquiet ceramic pads . . . they’re terrible, and make a ton of noise ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/35 "2019-07-04T19:00:15Z")
Wagner Thermoquite have always worked very well for me. They are quiet, efficient and last a long time. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456/36 "2019-07-04T22:17:46Z")
Glad to hear it They’re garbage through and through in my book And my sample size is huge . . . just saying 🤔 [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456.md?page=1)