how much to replace rear brake pads

[jyou]

Last time my Pilot 2003 was in the dealership the service man told me the rear brake pads were thin like 2mm - he gave me a quote but I decided to shop around first -
Can anyone tell me how much usually a brake job (replacing brake pads) cost? FYI, I am living in Chicago Suburb, living cost here gas price is about $2.90 now days.

Thanks.

[humanoid]

You'll ask 10 people and you'll get 10 different answers. Have you tried calling various shops in your area to find out?

[carguy07]

Do ther rotors need turned or replaced? If not you are looking at about $50 in parts and less than 1 hour labor. So $150 to pop in new pads is fair. IMO

[samc]

As said 10 different answers...

But where do you live that you would pay $100 an hour other then a dealership?

Anyway $50 for the pads and an hour seems right.

Although if you had even the slighest bit of mechanical skill then you can tackle this job yourself. All you need is a c-clamp, some anti-seize, sockets and your pads. Just one advice whether you get it done in the shop or not don't buy cheap pads.

[Shindig78]

Originally Posted by samc

Although if you had even the slighest bit of mechanical skill then you can tackle this job yourself. All you need is a c-clamp, some anti-seize, sockets and your pads. Just one advice whether you get it done in the shop or not don't buy cheap pads.

I'll second that. I just replaced the pads, front and rear, on my Pilot. The pads cost me a little over $100 (OEM Honda pads). The only tools I needed were a socket set and a C-clamp. The anti-seize goo was included with the pads. From start to finish, the job took me under two hours, and I was moving pretty slow because I was on blacktop in direct sunlight the whole time.

[MrJayhawk]

Got an appointment this weekend to get the rears done. Gonna run
$189 including turning rotors.

[TigerJon73]

Just my 2 cents. I know very little about automobile maintenance and changed all four of my pads for less than $120 with no problems. For the front and back, my local dealer was going to charge me close to $500. The toughest part is carefully jacking. IMHO, Honda has put a lousy jack point close to the rear end of the vehicle.

[carguy07]

Originally Posted by TigerJon73

Just my 2 cents. I know very little about automobile maintenance and changed all four of my pads for less than $120 with no problems. For the front and back, my local dealer was going to charge me close to $500. The toughest part is carefully jacking. IMHO, Honda has put a lousy jack point close to the rear end of the vehicle.

What don't you like about the rear jack point? Just shove a floor jack under it and pump just like the front.

[TigerJon73]

Originally Posted by carguy07

What don't you like about the rear jack point? Just shove a floor jack under it and pump just like the front.

It's about a 1/4 piece of steel. My vehicle tottered enough to scare the sheet out of me until I got stands under each pinch weld. Once on the stands I was good to go. Know anything about changing plugs? That's my net endevour.

[samc]

Originally Posted by TigerJon73

It's about a 1/4 piece of steel. My vehicle tottered enough to scare the sheet out of me until I got stands under each pinch weld. Once on the stands I was good to go. Know anything about changing plugs? That's my net endevour.

Get that special socket with the inside rubber-grip, some anti-seize lub, a 3/8" extension (long), and some patience. Apparently 1-2 are hard to reach.