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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
Tony @ Performance Nissan quoted me 6 hours labor to install Stoptech stage 2 including fluid change, or Stoptech stage 1 + oem rotors.

6 hours sounds a little rediculous to me, but he said that it was firm.

What should I tell them? I want everything to be done perfectly and I don't mind paying if it's legit. But if it's 3 hours install then 3 hours smoke break, I'm going to be pretty pissed.
Our prices may be a little steep but keep in mind you are considering to get work done at a dealership and dealership rates will be more expensive than any small mom and pop shop. Also, dont forget that you are getting it installed by a Nissan trained tech. Consider that the service department here charges $95 by the hour but after much fighting we got them to lower the rates to $80 by the hour for our customers. Hope this helps....
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
Tony @ Performance Nissan quoted me 6 hours labor to install Stoptech stage 2 including fluid change, or Stoptech stage 1 + oem rotors.

6 hours sounds a little rediculous to me, but he said that it was firm.

What should I tell them? I want everything to be done perfectly and I don't mind paying if it's legit. But if it's 3 hours install then 3 hours smoke break, I'm going to be pretty pissed.
That is way too much time. Not to take anything away from the guys at Performance nissan, but I wll say this again. Their parts department is awesome, but their service department is way too expensive since it is a dealership. Nissan techs are not that special to pay them a ton of money to do a brake job.

6 hours at the dealership for a brake job means. 2 Hours to do the work (if that) and 4 hours they pocket in commission. It is not a secret that dealership techs do this. This is how they make their money. Why do you think they hate it when people bring in a job that requires doing some leg work to diagnose a problem such as a rattle in the interior?

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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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Thanks for the feedback. I realize you guys at performance nissan have to do what you can to make money and stay competetive. But I think until I get into something more mechanically challenging, like maybe installing a differential or final drive gear or something, I'll worry about installation on my own for brake rotors and fluid.

I'm still more than happy to give you the business of buying the parts from you guys.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by papag1
695 for brakes??? all 4? or just front?
they probably were gonna do just pads too and turn your rotors

All 4. upgrade from Non-Brembo to stage 2 only.. Thought that was quite high so held back and prob just do it myself. The problem is I would be w/o a car for like 1 month if I did it myself because I rarely have time =(
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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i paid about 600 for everything...slotted rotors, ss brake lines, hawk hps pads, and motul
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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DIY is the way to go. I installed Brembos, Super ATE blue and Stoptech lines in 6 hours or so. I am a newbie at refilling brake fluid, so it took longer and wasted some fluid. I did a slow and steady job and got it right.
You have to have the right tools.
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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a brake job is a no brainer ....just make sure to take your time...you don't want no brakes to squeal like a sonofab!tch.
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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My shop charged me $150 to install my bbk
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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usual rate for a shop is about 65/ hour
Where the hell do you live 1980 or something.
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 01:41 AM
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Yeah and any "custom or speed" shop is gonna be $100 an hour unless you have a connect. Damn expensive hobby we have here.
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