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**Kdub** · 12-15-2004, 10:37 AM

my rear calipers have been seizing, and they have finally bought the farm. I've been quoted $600 to have them fixed, as well as replacing my pads and roter's. Its a lot of money right before the holidays.

my question is, does anyone think this amount to be high?

and is there anywhere in Kitchener you would reccommend to get this done correctly and for a low price?

thanx, Simon!

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**SR20DET** · 12-15-2004, 11:56 AM

Way too expensive.

**BigTymer2k3** · 12-15-2004, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SR20DET

Way too expensive.

Its a VW!!! Volkswagen is German for 'Way too expensive'!

Is that quote from the dealer? If you but OEM parts I could see it being that much, maybe just look for some afermarket OEM pads/rotors.

**Kdub** · 12-15-2004, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigTymer2k3

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR20DET

Way too expensive.

Its a VW!!! Volkswagen is German for 'Way too expensive'!

Is that quote from the dealer? If you but OEM parts I could see it being that much, maybe just look for some afermarket OEM pads/rotors.

not from a dealer. from M and J auto on mill street. I just spoke with Jason from Foreign Auto, and he quoted me just as much and that was with used calipers from a 97 jetta.

this is really cruddy right before the holidays. I need to save as much dough as i can

**SR20DET** · 12-15-2004, 01:05 PM

Do it yourself with parts from CT. For my 88 Jetta, I bought rotors and pads for $60 I think. These were non-vented rotors - $11 each.

**Kdub** · 12-15-2004, 03:05 PM

I found a guy on vwvortex selling these.

Hey dubbers, is this a good deal?

complete rear brake set-up for mk2
includes rear beam with proportioning valve
stub axles
calipers
discs and dustshields
bearings have 4 months worth of use on them
everything you need except E brake cables
$120 firm

LMK! Thanx,

Simon.

**DUBspeed** · 12-18-2004, 12:45 AM

i was quoted $400 at Volskwagen for front calipers and rotors and rear rotors with labor, so yes that is really high, as for the second part no where is cheaper than D.I.Y.

**vwguy** · 12-18-2004, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kdub

complete rear brake set-up for mk2
includes rear beam with proportioning valve
stub axles
calipers
discs and dustshields
bearings have 4 months worth of use on them
everything you need except E brake cables
$120 firm

LMK! Thanx,

Simon.

I would say that is an excellent price if they are in good condition.
Even a junkyard won't seel that much stuff for that cheap.

**vento** · 12-23-2004, 11:05 PM

you can get rebuild rear calipers for 100-130 each.

12-15-2004, 10:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kdub VM Member Posts: 830 Join Date: Sep 2004 Ride: Fav Mod: Class:	VW Question! my rear calipers have been seizing, and they have finally bought the farm. I've been quoted $600 to have them fixed, as well as replacing my pads and roter's. Its a lot of money right before the holidays. my question is, does anyone think this amount to be high? and is there anywhere in Kitchener you would reccommend to get this done correctly and for a low price? thanx, Simon!

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SR20DET VM Member Posts: 3,882 Location: Hamilton Join Date: Nov 2003 Ride: 1993 Nissan NX2000 Fav Mod: Class:	Way too expensive. ------------------ Dave 1993 Nissan NX2000 - For Sale Boomin' Car Audio 519-579-7941

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SR20DET VM Member Posts: 3,882 Location: Hamilton Join Date: Nov 2003 Ride: 1993 Nissan NX2000 Fav Mod: Class:	Do it yourself with parts from CT. For my 88 Jetta, I bought rotors and pads for $60 I think. These were non-vented rotors - $11 each. ------------------ Dave 1993 Nissan NX2000 - For Sale Boomin' Car Audio 519-579-7941

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12-15-2004, 03:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kdub VM Member Posts: 830 Join Date: Sep 2004 Ride: Fav Mod: Class:	I found a guy on vwvortex selling these. Hey dubbers, is this a good deal? complete rear brake set-up for mk2 includes rear beam with proportioning valve stub axles calipers discs and dustshields bearings have 4 months worth of use on them everything you need except E brake cables $120 firm LMK! Thanx, Simon.

12-18-2004, 12:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
DUBspeed VM Member Posts: 161 Location: Hamilton Join Date: Dec 2004 Ride: 1993 Audi 90 Fav Mod: Class:	i was quoted $400 at Volskwagen for front calipers and rotors and rear rotors with labor, so yes that is really high, as for the second part no where is cheaper than D.I.Y.

12-23-2004, 11:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
vento VM Member Posts: 31 Join Date: Nov 2004 Ride: Fav Mod: Class:	you can get rebuild rear calipers for 100-130 each.