DIY Brake Rotor Work what is needed?

[Lancer1993]

And soon I can say I have Brembo pads also!

Think its time to find some more decals maybe I should add them to the drivers door?

[bumblebee]

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[Lancer1993]

I'm thinking something like this 202672289552 and this 183813148627

But if you want to go all out and for just $10 this 173634562101

[bumblebee]

Don't forget the interior
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And one for under the bonnet

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[Lancer1993]

Okay don't need a big debate but I've checked a few local mechanics including Repco and a Mitsubishi dealer just around the corner.

Repco wants $250 and the Dealer $330. Both would prefer to do the brake fluid change also (which is due) the dealer would do that at a reduced rate but the total there is still about $400.

I've been quoted 2-3-4 hours from different workshops for the work, makes me wonder why such a difference in time needed?

I have no issue paying for the work when done right and feel the dealer being trained Mitsubishi mechanics might be the preferred option and is only a short walk from work. Also they have no issue using the DBA parts.

Oh is there a recommended brake fluid brand to use?

[bumblebee]

Dealership = stealership , avoid at all costs

Did you check their hourly rates?

Minimum of DOT4 I think it was from memory , anything halfway decent is ok, stick to a decent brand name and you can't go too far wrong

Get the fluid change done
Should be done every two years anyhow

[lancerdarryl]

Two hours should be the maximum time ....any more than that and they are taking advantage of you

[bumblebee]

Or using your vehicle to train the apprentice wjth

[lancerdarryl]

Or using your vehicle to train the apprentice wjth

How else do you train an apprentice? I agree that they shouldn't be used as the primary worker,but there is nothing wrong with them doing work as long as they are directly supervised by a tradesman.Unfortunately there are a lot of places that use apprentices as tradesman (and charge accordingly)

[bumblebee]

Or using your vehicle to train the apprentice wjth

How else do you train an apprentice? I agree that they shouldn't be used as the primary worker,but there is nothing wrong with them doing work as long as they are directly supervised by a tradesman.Unfortunately there are a lot of places that use apprentices as tradesman (and charge accordingly)

I was an apprentice years ago myself and I don't have an issue with the apprentice doing the work either, so long as they are under the guidance of a tradesmen / leading hand as well.
Sadly though there is still plenty of places that don't supervise the apprentice some of the workshop don't even check the apprentice work before it goes out the door.
Not everyone does this , but there is some who do

[Lancer1993]

Yes I know 2 years for the brake fluid, it was done around Dec 2017 so its due this year and will get it done by whom even does the brakes. Wasn't sure of the Dot number, never had to add fluid myself and its written on the cap isn't it? Not that I need to know unless I'm adding some.

Two hours should be the maximum time ....any more than that and they are taking advantage of you

The dealer I got my CJ from (Cricks) quotes 4 hours, 2 per end and that was without the fluid change. One more year and I'm out of the extended used car warranty. Unlike new car warranty I have no option by to have them do it or void that extended cover.

I did ask and having brake parts replace and the fluid change does fall outside the coverage so I can get it done anywhere I want without affecting my coverage.

I might get a final quote from Repco but it wasn't a lot cheaper than a Mitsubishi dealer near by.

Not in a rush but it will be done some time in August once I get the parts, which should be next week.

[bumblebee]

Craig
Before you get to worries about your warranty, have a good read thru the fine print on it

There was a court case in Australia some years ago where Ford took on Ultra Tune about warranty work and servicing and Ford lost.

[Lancer1993]

There is a difference between a new car warranty and used car warranties. One is basically offered by the car maker, the other is offered at a cost by the seller. Because I got the extra cover and paid for it from the seller I can't have the regular services done else where. If say I was traveling and doing lots of kays I can do an extra service if away from their dealers. And I can do other work else where, aka the brakes.

And on that look what I found when I got home!


Waiting on the pads now!

[bumblebee]

Sadly the used car warranty you purchase from a car yard when buying a second hand car isn't worth the paper it's written on. It's a very nice way of them making extra $.
Your better off spending about $100 to get the vehicle checked out by a RACQ inspection station. And make sure the log book is all up to date and you usually can't go to far wrong and keep the extra $ in your back pocket rather then their back pocket.
I think the lot most car yards use I think from memory is AWN . But don't quote me on that.
Don't waste your money on the rubbish they peddle.

Nice rotor.
Still keeping the single pot calipers?

[Lancer1993]

Bit late now considering its almost 5 years into a 6 year warranty and yes it is limited what is covered. Also why spend money getting the RACQ to check it out, thats the used car dealers responsibility. Part of the contract (not the warranty) I signed covers the cars history, if it turned out they were lying then they are in big shit under Australian laws coving this. Besides the CJ was close to the 70k service which I got them to do as part of the deal, so thats a few dollars there I saved. And I got new wheels when the after market ones on the car at the time of purchase were found to be faulty.

No plans on changing the callipers right now.