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Originally Posted by sadie picard
I have a 1985 diesel (300d) with 220k on it. I recently took it to a new mechanic that works on classic cars here in Brooklyn, New York where I live. He quoted me $950 to replace both front calipers-does that sound like a reasonable quote for parts and labor on this job? I saw the calipers online for about 150/each-does that sound right?
Thanks!
Sadie
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The words mechanic and thief are interchangeable these day's. A professional should easily be able to swap out a caliper in 1/2 hour. Multiple that by 2 and add 30 minutes to bleed, at most.
I mean really, how long does it take to remove the tire, 2 caliper bolts and a fluid line? Mounting the pads and caliper is just as quick.
I recently took my neighbors car to Mieneke for front pads(she asked me too). They wanted $200 just to swap out the pads. Did it myself in an hour for $40 bucks.
05-11-2011, 12:32 PM
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