Yes . . . this particular ES300 and the Camry were on the same platform
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Iād expect that from a shop.
Why donāt you do it yourself?
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.
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, theyād 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 wonāt scam you, but it can avoid unpleasant surprises if the parts do need replacing.
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OK, so this was an independent shop with NAPA premium rotors and their āOEā ceramic pads.
I just had a little bit of sticker shock on the price, and wanted to know if it was normal. Seems to beā¦
Itās 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 youāve done it once.
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Iāve done it many times, but Iām too old now.
I hear you. Iāll be there myself sooner or later.
$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.
Usually the NAPA kit include new pins.
Iāve seen numerous problems with napa ceramic brake pads
Lots of noise
grind up the rotor
and the worst part . . . the brakes donāt even work very well . . . aka longer stopping distances
go oem . . . no ifs ands or buts
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 Iāll stick with what I know.
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 .
also donāt get wagner thermoquiet ceramic pads . . . theyāre terrible, and make a ton of noise
Wagner Thermoquite have always worked very well for me. They are quiet, efficient and last a long time.
Glad to hear it
Theyāre garbage through and through in my book
And my sample size is huge . . . just saying 