How much for a rear brake job - Toyota Yaris Forums

bankrobber · 04-18-2010, 09:25 PM

I will buy all the parts from AutoZone and I have a mobile mechanic that will replace shoes and adjust parking brake for 60 dollars. So close to a hundred for parts and his labor. Is that high?
I want to watch him do it so next time I will know how

Palmer812 · 04-18-2010, 09:36 PM

I don't think so since he is mobile and will come to you. It depends on how valuable your time is. I personally would never pay for a brake job no matter what the cost is. I do my own.

1stToyota · 04-19-2010, 08:49 AM

I would never trust a mobile mechanic, not from what I've seen over the years. I usually have to redo their mess, so the customer ends up paying about double. They'll usually be more convenient, but not any cheaper than my original quote. I'd find a good repair manual and do one side at a time.

RedRide · 04-19-2010, 12:34 PM

A stated, it depend how vaulable your time is and if you don't have the proper tools to do it yourself and/or you expertise in this area.

You have to decide if $60 is worth it for you. IMO it is reasonable price considering the price of auto repairs these days.

As a comparison, last fall I had new brakes all around installed on my Celica GT (front disk/rear drums) and $225 was the absolute best price I could find in my area.

04-18-2010, 09:25 PM	#1
bankrobber Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 254	How much for a rear brake job I will buy all the parts from AutoZone and I have a mobile mechanic that will replace shoes and adjust parking brake for 60 dollars. So close to a hundred for parts and his labor. Is that high? I want to watch him do it so next time I will know how

04-19-2010, 08:49 AM	#3
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	I would never trust a mobile mechanic, not from what I've seen over the years. I usually have to redo their mess, so the customer ends up paying about double. They'll usually be more convenient, but not any cheaper than my original quote. I'd find a good repair manual and do one side at a time. __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD

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04-18-2010, 09:36 PM	#2
Palmer812 Drives: 2010 Meteorite Metallic LB Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 251	I don't think so since he is mobile and will come to you. It depends on how valuable your time is. I personally would never pay for a brake job no matter what the cost is. I do my own.

04-19-2010, 12:34 PM	#4
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	A stated, it depend how vaulable your time is and if you don't have the proper tools to do it yourself and/or you expertise in this area. You have to decide if $60 is worth it for you. IMO it is reasonable price considering the price of auto repairs these days. As a comparison, last fall I had new brakes all around installed on my Celica GT (front disk/rear drums) and $225 was the absolute best price I could find in my area.