 Brakes, How long for a comp. brake job? |
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| dandh |
 Apr 28 2008, 05:15 PM
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73-Project 914  Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 13-April 06 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 5,857 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I need a little help here from some of you pros out there. A shop out here where I live says its going to take at least 8 hrs. to duue a comp. brake job on my 73 2.0 thats hoses calip.rotors pads and ? Do I have him do it?
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| blitZ |
Apr 28 2008, 05:22 PM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
I did mine myself in an afternoon, including replacing the bearings. Bleeding is the most time consuming part of the job. Have them show you in their estimate book, where it takes that long.
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| TonyAKAVW |
Apr 28 2008, 06:10 PM
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That's my ride. Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
I just did a complete brake job on a 914 and it took me a long time, probaly 2+ days. Here's what I did:
Installed BMW 320i calipers on the front Installed new front bake lines Installed new rotors all around, new bearings on the front New Master cylinder installation removed the rear calipers, installed new outer seals, bled the whole thing, adjusted the parking brakes, etc. It really depends on the condition of your stuff. If you have a 914 that is well cared for and in good condition (i.e. the calipers have been redone within the last 10 years) then 8 hours is reasonable or maybe slightly high. If the calipers need rebuilding, or there are more issues, then 8 hours is conservative. I don't blame a shop for quoting more hours on cars this old. Its hard to tell whats bad until you are in there. |
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| Eric_Shea |
Apr 28 2008, 06:23 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Save the loot and do it yourself. If he's rebuilding the calipers that can take some time (especially if you want them done right).
Soft lines can be a bitch. New M/C is the other one that will strain some neck muscles. If you have all the stuff in one place it should take you an afternoon. |
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| dandh |
May 2 2008, 02:16 AM
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73-Project 914 Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 13-April 06 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 5,857 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(TonyAKAVW @ Apr 28 2008, 05:10 PM)  I just did a complete brake job on a 914 and it took me a long time, probaly 2+ days. Here's what I did: Installed BMW 320i calipers on the front Installed new front bake lines Installed new rotors all around, new bearings on the front New Master cylinder installation removed the rear calipers, installed new outer seals, bled the whole thing, adjusted the parking brakes, etc. It really depends on the condition of your stuff. If you have a 914 that is well cared for and in good condition (i.e. the calipers have been redone within the last 10 years) then 8 hours is reasonable or maybe slightly high. If the calipers need rebuilding, or there are more issues, then 8 hours is conservative. I don't blame a shop for quoting more hours on cars this old. Its hard to tell whats bad until you are in there. |
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| 914nerd |
May 5 2008, 11:39 AM
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Who you callin' a "Member"? Group: Members Posts: 416 Joined: 18-July 06 From: Los Alamos, NM Member No.: 6,461 |
I say do it yourself
If you don't need anything rebuilt, it's pretty straight forward. If you do need calipers rebuilt, get some, and then do it yourself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) On these cars, there really isn't much that you can't do yourself if you have some time and a willingness to get your hands dirty |
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