125,000 miles and still on factory brakes and struts - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Teddydog · 09-17-2019, 10:49 PM

So I think it might be time for new struts and I imagine the brakes are due for full replacement all around. I only recently started feeling like the car is riding "harsh" and feeling barely in control on bumps.

Has everyone else made 125k miles on their factory brakes and struts?

My 2010 LT RS is my daily driver and street only, so I'll probably go with OEM replacements (I assume AC Delco parts are still available).

I have done many disc brake replacements before and a few struts, but I don't have a usable work space right now, so I'll need to have someone do the work (I hate paying for labor). I know prices are regional, but can anyone give me labor time estimates for these jobs? Parts? Basically, is a 4-wheel brake job (pads and rotors) gonna run $200? $400? More? Same for 4 struts and alignment. I'm asking here because Repair Pal seems INSANE, quoting $600 just for brake PADS and $1000 each front & back for struts.

Thanks.

Rob

SSkat · 09-18-2019, 09:58 AM

At my local brake shop I got my pads done front and back with ceramic pads for a little under 400.

KJZ28 · 09-18-2019, 10:17 AM

I order my parts and then bring them to the shop for installation. I save a lot of money that way. My mechanic's labor is about $56 an hour.

09-17-2019, 10:49 PM	#1
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 454	125,000 miles and still on factory brakes and struts So I think it might be time for new struts and I imagine the brakes are due for full replacement all around. I only recently started feeling like the car is riding "harsh" and feeling barely in control on bumps. Has everyone else made 125k miles on their factory brakes and struts? My 2010 LT RS is my daily driver and street only, so I'll probably go with OEM replacements (I assume AC Delco parts are still available). I have done many disc brake replacements before and a few struts, but I don't have a usable work space right now, so I'll need to have someone do the work (I hate paying for labor). I know prices are regional, but can anyone give me labor time estimates for these jobs? Parts? Basically, is a 4-wheel brake job (pads and rotors) gonna run $200? $400? More? Same for 4 struts and alignment. I'm asking here because Repair Pal seems INSANE, quoting $600 just for brake PADS and $1000 each front & back for struts. Thanks. Rob

09-18-2019, 10:17 AM	#3
KJZ28 Drives: 2018 Buick Regal TourX Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North of NYC Posts: 546 View My Garage	I order my parts and then bring them to the shop for installation. I save a lot of money that way. My mechanic's labor is about $56 an hour. __________________ SOLD: 2010 2SS/RS L99-A6 K&N CAI, Speed Engineering Long Tube Headers, Stainless Works hi-flow cats, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back. Tuned by Corvettes of Westchester. 1/LE rear suspension conversion, Bilstein B6 Stuts/shocks.

09-18-2019, 09:58 AM	#2
SSkat Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 268	At my local brake shop I got my pads done front and back with ceramic pads for a little under 400.