Gee, I don't know folks - I think that brakes are awfully easy and a great way
to save bucks, particularly the fron disc type - OK, the bearing repack is a
little messy, but it really gets you in touch with your vehicle to hand pack
those bearings.

Besides, I don't trust other folks to work on my vehicle - As you said, they
are too important to mess up - Use the John Muir "Idiot Guide" your first time
- invite an experienced friend to help your first time - My cost for front
brakes (as mentioned below) last time was around $20 (organic pads, not the
more expensive semi-metallic) and about 2-3 hrs. Also, fully flush the
hydraulic fluid for the cost af a large can of brake fluid. I don't recommend
turning rotors unless there is a problem such as scoring (you can deglaze them
with sandpaper if you wish).

Regards,

Ken Stich

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Kelly Bauman wrote:
>
> At 13:16 21-07-98 -0700, Robert Lilley wrote:
> >I looked at receipt for brake work from the PO of my 88 vanagon, he was
> CHARGED $300 EACH for front rotors, Bus Depot had OEM FOR ONLY $49.95.  His
> bill was @900 for a front brake job
>
> I had all 4 brakes inspected, front pads replaced, front rotors machined,
> bearings repacked and the hub seals replaced for C$119.00 (US$79.00)
> including all parts and labour.  I agree with Craig Standley who said, "I
> don't mess with the brakes myself, too important to mess up."  And for the
> price I paid it is hard to argue.
>
> Kelly Bauman
> Delta, BC
> '91 Westy