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**Kdub** · 12-30-2004, 12:29 PM

yes, lock the thread. My thanx to Lennon!

I need the rear calipers replaced and new pads and rotors. its only $100 less than the shops were quoting me. Input would be greatly appreciated!

**Kdub** · 12-30-2004, 01:19 PM

Quote from the Crosby Volkswagen Stealership

Calipers $162/pair

Rotors $62/pair

Pads $100/pair

Labor $195.

Total of $519. before tax, $596.85 after tax

**CivNick** · 12-30-2004, 01:30 PM

holy shit

i would help yea.. if i had any idea on how to do it

**Kdub** · 12-30-2004, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sun_cav

holy shit

i would help yea.. if i had any idea on how to do it

thanx for the sentiment tho. :tounge:

**Castel** · 12-30-2004, 02:42 PM

i wouldn't do it. it's too close to the dealer price.

**Kdub** · 12-30-2004, 04:57 PM

another quote

"My price on the parts are as followed:

Calipers (rebuilt) $70 each($140), core charge so I need to give the old
ones back.
rotors $40 each( $80 set)
Pads $40 set
Total $260 + 15%+ $299 for all the parts.

As for Labour I am not sure i was thinking $150, but i want to make sure the
e- brale cables are working and i wanted to know how long the car has been
sitting.... rust tends to make thinks harder!!!!!! I also will need a hand
from you to bleed the brakes once everythin is installed!!
So you are looking at about $450 for everything i am not sure if that is the
best price you got but that is the cheapest I can do it for.... Thanks
Darren"

**vwguy** · 12-31-2004, 01:55 AM

did you try any of our sponsors yet

**Kdub** · 12-31-2004, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vwguy

did you try any of our sponsors yet

no i haven't as none of their banners state they do automotive repair. it looks like all accessories and performance parts and mods.

**DUBspeed** · 12-31-2004, 12:33 PM

way to expensive i got quoted $200 with labour for my whole car (94 golf) and that was at VW Waterloo. Ended up doing it myslef for $100 bucks and the only reason it was close to 100 is I had to buy a $40 bolt

**Kace** · 12-31-2004, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kdub

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwguy

did you try any of our sponsors yet

no i haven't as none of their banners state they do automotive repair. it looks like all accessories and performance parts and mods.

Well Mandy has her car at Point Zero having some automotive repair work done. And Authority is actually an automotive repair shop which I can't recall the name of.

Most of our sponsors are automotive repairs shops and are into the modifying scene on the side, with the except of a few.

**Kdub** · 12-31-2004, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DUBspeed

way to expensive i got quoted $200 with labour for my whole car (94 golf) and that was at VW Waterloo. Ended up doing it myslef for $100 bucks and the only reason it was close to 100 is I had to buy a $40 bolt

for seized calipers? its a 2hr job. the labour alone would be more. must not be for the same type of job man. thanx for the input tho!

**ProbeonPSI** · 12-31-2004, 03:56 PM

kdub, I will ask my buddy, he replaced the tranny in my probe for $100... he knows his shit really well, I havent heard one bad thing about his work yet...

**Kdub** · 12-31-2004, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostaddict

kdub, I will ask my buddy, he replaced the tranny in my probe for $100... he knows his shit really well, I havent heard one bad thing about his work yet...

that would be great, thanx everyone!

**Lennon** · 12-31-2004, 06:23 PM

So YOUR Quest_the_Chemist!!

..........don't let Mercedeh know!

**Sam_91teg** · 12-31-2004, 06:52 PM

y dont u talk to eric or will at point zero in waterloo? eric knows his stuff, and they got good prices...

**Kdub** · 12-31-2004, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lennon

So YOUR Quest_the_Chemist!!

..........don't let Mercedeh know!

LOL She knows. so u must be on vortex then eh?

**Jedi_Car_Fan** · 01-01-2005, 11:43 AM

why dont you just fix the seized caliper yourself ? if it takes 2hrs theirs something wrong... I've fixed many seized calipers in a few different cars i've owned and max its took me to get them off is 1hr if that!

why even pay $55 for 1hr labor to get someone else to do it ? save your money and put it into a diff area of the car.

I'm not sure whether napa sells VW parts but if they do I bet its alot cheaper then going to the dealer and they will even take your seized caliper as a core for a brand new one or what not which again makes things a bit cheaper.

**Kdub** · 01-01-2005, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi_Car_Fan

why dont you just fix the seized caliper yourself ? if it takes 2hrs theirs something wrong... I've fixed many seized calipers in a few different cars i've owned and max its took me to get them off is 1hr if that!

why even pay $55 for 1hr labor to get someone else to do it ? save your money and put it into a diff area of the car.

I'm not sure whether napa sells VW parts but if they do I bet its alot cheaper then going to the dealer and they will even take your seized caliper as a core for a brand new one or what not which again makes things a bit cheaper.

If I had the automotive knowledge to do this job, I wouldn't be posting for it. Ya know?

Anyways, Lennon said he would help me fix it, so I'm ok now. Mods please lock the thread.

**Kace** · 01-01-2005, 12:41 PM

LOCK BY REQUEST!!!

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Kdub VM Member Posts: 830 Join Date: Sep 2004 Ride: Fav Mod: Class:	PLEASE LOCK THIS THREAD!!!!!!! yes, lock the thread. My thanx to Lennon! I need the rear calipers replaced and new pads and rotors. its only $100 less than the shops were quoting me. Input would be greatly appreciated!

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12-30-2004, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kdub VM Member Posts: 830 Join Date: Sep 2004 Ride: Fav Mod: Class:	Quote from the Crosby Volkswagen Stealership Calipers $162/pair Rotors $62/pair Pads $100/pair Labor $195. Total of $519. before tax, $596.85 after tax

12-30-2004, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kdub VM Member Posts: 830 Join Date: Sep 2004 Ride: Fav Mod: Class:	another quote "My price on the parts are as followed: Calipers (rebuilt) $70 each($140), core charge so I need to give the old ones back. rotors $40 each( $80 set) Pads $40 set Total $260 + 15%+ $299 for all the parts. As for Labour I am not sure i was thinking $150, but i want to make sure the e- brale cables are working and i wanted to know how long the car has been sitting.... rust tends to make thinks harder!!!!!! I also will need a hand from you to bleed the brakes once everythin is installed!! So you are looking at about $450 for everything i am not sure if that is the best price you got but that is the cheapest I can do it for.... Thanks Darren"

12-31-2004, 12:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
DUBspeed VM Member Posts: 161 Location: Hamilton Join Date: Dec 2004 Ride: 1993 Audi 90 Fav Mod: Class:	way to expensive i got quoted $200 with labour for my whole car (94 golf) and that was at VW Waterloo. Ended up doing it myslef for $100 bucks and the only reason it was close to 100 is I had to buy a $40 bolt

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ProbeonPSI Veteran User Posts: 6,630 Location: London Ontario Canada Join Date: Sep 2004 Ride: Fav Mod: Class:	kdub, I will ask my buddy, he replaced the tranny in my probe for $100... he knows his shit really well, I havent heard one bad thing about his work yet...

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Lennon VM Member Posts: 2,297 Location: Cambridge Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1985 Volvo 240DL Fav Mod: Class:	So YOUR Quest_the_Chemist!! ..........don't let Mercedeh know!

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Sam_91teg VM Member Posts: 1,286 Location: Waterloo Join Date: Oct 2004 Ride: 91 Integra Fav Mod: Class:	y dont u talk to eric or will at point zero in waterloo? eric knows his stuff, and they got good prices...

01-01-2005, 11:43 AM	#17 (permalink)
Jedi_Car_Fan VM Member Posts: 749 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Nov 2004 Ride: 92 S13 Hatch Fav Mod: Custom Exhaust Class: Street	why dont you just fix the seized caliper yourself ? if it takes 2hrs theirs something wrong... I've fixed many seized calipers in a few different cars i've owned and max its took me to get them off is 1hr if that! why even pay $55 for 1hr labor to get someone else to do it ? save your money and put it into a diff area of the car. I'm not sure whether napa sells VW parts but if they do I bet its alot cheaper then going to the dealer and they will even take your seized caliper as a core for a brand new one or what not which again makes things a bit cheaper.