Re: Rear brakes

On 2/21/2022 18:33, tonita wrote:
> On Monday, February 21, 2022 at 5:25:03 PM UTC-5, Michael Trew wrote:
>> On 2/21/2022 13:26, tonita wrote:
>>> I was quoted about $600 (approximate) for rear brakes with calipers. Does this seem right for a 2013 Sonata?
>> Yes, if you went to a chain shop. Many chain shops like Monroe will
>> charge similar prices. One recently quoted me $350-400 (I don't
>> remember the exact figure), to ONLY replace the rear rotors and pads,
>> not the calipers. One caliper slide pin was bent/stuck, and it was
>> causing the other side to wear. They said they could fix that up at the
>> same time, included.
>>
>> Go to a local brakes or exhaust shop and save money. If there's a fair
>> wait for them to see your car, you usually know you've found a good
>> place. I have an old-school exhaust shop near me that will do brake
>> work, and sometimes you have to wait weeks to be seen, but they might
>> quote almost half of the price that Monroe charges.
>
> Hi Michael,  this garage is my regular mechanic.  Mom and Pop business, well established with good reviews.

If they've done good work for you before, and they are replacing the 
rear rotors, calipers, and pads, the price that you quoted seems to be 
fair/average.