How much Would it cost to change transmission fluid, motor oil, a battery, and front brake pads and rotors?

Hi,

My car is 01 Hyundai Sonata.

I recently had a car check up and the precision tune auto shop recommended me to get new ceramic brake pads and rotors and change the transmission oil, motor oil, brake fluid and the battery.



For those works, how much SHOULD it cost for me?, meaning what's the normal price range for the job?



They wanted $640. Do you think that cost makes sense?

I live in Northern California, near San Jose.



I'd appreciate your answers. Thank youHow much Would it cost to change transmission fluid, motor oil, a battery, and front brake pads and rotors?Parts cost is about $60 for pads, $150 for rotors, $20 for tranny fluid, $20 for oil/filter, $10 for brake fluid and $85 for battery prior to labor you already are at $350, so 4.5 hours to do the job seems very good. Now, if you need all this work I don't know, I suggest getting a second opinion and compare with the scheduled maintenance list for your car and follow that. Tranny fluid every 30K, oil/filter 5K, rest of items as needed.How much Would it cost to change transmission fluid, motor oil, a battery, and front brake pads and rotors?I would say that is on the high end.

I would say that the most expensive things they are hitting you for are the pad and rotors, and the battery. These auto shops have most consumers accustomed to paying high prices for brake jobs, when in fact they are cheap (strictly speaking about changing the pads and rotars, not the ABS system, etc...).

The battery I'm guessing shouldn't cost over $65. You could do that yourself.



I would try to find a shop that would do it for under $450. How much Would it cost to change transmission fluid, motor oil, a battery, and front brake pads and rotors?Well under $200 with quality parts if you do it your self. It's really easy stuff.

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How often do rotors need to be changed?

I just got my front break pads and rotors changed Feb 23, 2009. How long before I need to change them again?How often do rotors need to be changed?You do not have to have the rotors turned every time you install pads. Have them turned only if you go to far and the pads get metal on metal and cut into the rotors, or if you are braking and get a bad shaking in the steering wheel meaning your rotors are out of round and need turning. Other wise you can go a long time if you catch the pads in time and replace them listen for the sensors to start squealing and replace immediately. I am driving a 91 GMC 1500 series pick-up and have never had to change the rotors have resurfaced them once. It is stamped on the rotor what they can be resurfaced to and still be safe. So really a lot depends on you.How often do rotors need to be changed?Typically, 36,000-40,000 miles. This depends on your driving habits, the environment you drive in, and the quality of the parts. Highway driving, of course, causes less brake wear. Do not go by mileage, or time alone. The only way to truly tell if pads or rotors need replacing is an inspection, or physically measuring the thickness of the items. If your brakes start making noise, or the car pulsates when you hit the pedal, take it in and have it checked out. A brake inspection is much cheaper than a full pad and rotor replacement. Another note depending on the amount of run-out or deviation in the face of the rotor, you can usually turn (true) rotors several times, just something to keep in mind for your next brake service.

Hope this helps.How often do rotors need to be changed?Depend on how much you drive and what type of driving you do. Stop and go in the city will wear the brakes out faster than on the highway. Ideally you should get a couple of years out of a set of pads and it depends on the rotors you have but they should be able to be turned and last for 3 brake pad changes.How often do rotors need to be changed?It depends on how you drive - mine go over 100K miles on the pads, rotors basically forever. Other people I know go through pads more than once per year, and rotors every other year.How often do rotors need to be changed?You did not state the year of your vehicle so it is impossible to give you a meaningful answer.

How do I remove the screws in a 2005 Kia Sedona front rotor?

My 2005 Kia Sedona has two torque screws in the rotors. I cannot remove them with my screwdriver. Wondering if there is an easier way to extract them as I've never changed rotors with these screws thru them before.How do I remove the screws in a 2005 Kia Sedona front rotor?A impact screwdriver available from most auto parts stores.



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How to change my 2003 Mazda rotor front and back?

Saftey frist!!! This is an easy job, but if you have not ever done it, i would ask help of someone that has. You can also check out a diy site or type in how to change brake rotors? You need to know the terminolgy as well rotors, calipers, pins, pucks. bleeders ,etc.

Block the car up .Never work under an un blocked car. (NOT JUST ON A JACK.)

Remove the wheels. Remove two bolts holding calipers on. slide calipers off. Remove locking device that holds rotors on. remove rotors. To install reverse the process. Hope this helps. Have fun and do be safe.

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New front Brakes and Rotors, Why are they rubbing together constantly?

I have a 03 Saturn L200. After changing the front Brakes and Rotors went for a quick ride to see how they worked I immediatley was getting this rubbing sound. I am not sure if it is just that the brake pads need to wear a little with the new rotors or If we made a mistake or we were given the wrong parts but it is quite noisy and it is constant. I have driven roughly 10 miles since the new ones were put on. The Brakes work fine but its just when I am driving I am pretty sure the Brake pads ,because they are new a re rubbing against the rotors.



Anyone experience this or have any idea what the problem could be?New front Brakes and Rotors, Why are they rubbing together constantly?the only thing I can think of is the calipers are sticking a little and not pulling back far enough, just guessing.New front Brakes and Rotors, Why are they rubbing together constantly?Since there new wait a week or so they will grind down sometimes the factory's make them ever so slightly big. and they will rub. but they will grind down after a while.

it takes an average of 100 miles to wear in. give or take.New front Brakes and Rotors, Why are they rubbing together constantly?They are supposed to be in constant contact, but quiet. If it's older your caliper could be sticking and misaligning the pads. I would take it apart and check things out. Make sure there's no crud stuck on the pads. Check the condition of the caliper slides. If they're pitted or not smooth it will wreak havoc. You shouldn't hear anything. A little squeal when applying brakes is normal when new pads heat up and glaze too quickly but sounds like something different in your case. Make sure a pad isn't in backwards.New front Brakes and Rotors, Why are they rubbing together constantly?well you need to make sure you were given the right pads. if theyre wrong and are thicker than the correct pads, theyll rub. it could be that your caliper is sticking. could be that the pads were not put on straight (level) so one corner of them is rubbing the rotor. there are so many possibilities, its tough to tell exactly. brake pads should NEVER need to %26quot;wear a little%26quot;. start by making sure you were given the right pads and rotors once you confirm that...mechanic? sorry.New front Brakes and Rotors, Why are they rubbing together constantly?I would jack up the car and re-check your work.Make sure the brake calipers are not sticking,and ALL the caliper and rotor hardware is properly installed (slider pins or wedges,anti rattle clips,caliper bolts,etc).Make sure the rotors are properly seated on the hubs also.

How to change a front hub on 98 dodge ram 4x4 1500 series?

My husband needs to change it. We cant take to the mechanic because tire locked up. He cant get rotor to come off. anyone have a diagram or any information that would be helpful?How to change a front hub on 98 dodge ram 4x4 1500 series?Areo Kroil penetrating fluid at your local bearing store, let it soak over night should free it up, or use some heat and a dead blow hammer. Once this is done the real fun begins, if your changing your hub like it states you can count on that being rusted 1000 times worse than the rotor. They dont put any type of anti-seize on them from the factory and their such a tight fit they usually rust into place. I use a technique that involves using the vehicles own power steering system to power the hub out of the knuckle. Good luck.How to change a front hub on 98 dodge ram 4x4 1500 series?Your rotor is probably rusted fast. Get out the sledge hammer!

Or maybe you rotor is part of the hub, then you need to get the bearing loose to take the rotor off.How to change a front hub on 98 dodge ram 4x4 1500 series?Take the brake shoes off, if it has lock out you have to pull lock outs off. If it has a cap, take it off and it has a nut in there that holds it. Take the nut off and pull the hub off.How to change a front hub on 98 dodge ram 4x4 1500 series?Tell your husband to go to a parts shop and pick up a Chilton's manual in it you will find a step by step instruction on how to remove everything. If you have the caliper and pads off and also the cotter pin and nut but it still wont come off use a rubber sledge hammer to remove rotor but be careful if not replacing rotor and do it when cool or you can damage the rotor.

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How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?

i know i need my front brakepads changed in my 2002 mustang but does that mean that i need to change those rotors too? is there a way that you can tell? my mustang has 90000 miles on it and from what i know i never had the rotors replaced.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?Rotors are so cheap these days that you might as well replace them, they will give a nice smooth but firm feel in the brake pedal. 90000k IS WAY PAST DUE especially if you live in a city.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?well the miles says it all, you have gotten the life out of those rotors and if there warped, you can feel it in the pedal or a jerky motion when it stops, you might not be able to resurface them and then its time to changeHow do i know when i need my rotors replaced?If you havn't abused the rotors with worn pads meaning metal to metal and there are no groves on them you could replace only the pads. I believe there is a tollerance for the rotor thickness. do a search on rotor thickness. best of luckHow do i know when i need my rotors replaced?The only reason you would have to change the rotors would be because you let the brake pads wear down to the point of damaging them. I, too, drive a Mustang (albeit a '68) and my rotors are about 12 years old. I just had them checked to be sure, and they're fine. Regular maintenance pays off again.

If you can HEAR your brakes when you use them, then I'd definitely replace all. Best to be safe.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?First, do they look smooth? No ripples or grooves, just a nice smooth flat surface.

Second, you must measure the thicknesss of the rotor and check that against the specs. for that car. Some times it is cast into the rotor as a discard thicknes. A brake spec. book will also give a %26quot;Machine To%26quot; thickness minimum.

Finally, thickness variation and run out would be another reason.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?Well if you know you need pads the odds are you need rotors ,with 90,000 on the car.The rotors they put on cars now are what you call throw aways,or what I like too call them as Ginsue'sJunk.Back in the day you could get them turned down but I bet if you go to your local auto parts there probably pretty cheap.30 or 40 bucks a peace.A good indicator is a pulsation in the break peddle meaning there warped.So even if you get them turned down thinner to clean them up they have a tendancy to warp again quicker due to friction.If you can even get them turned down due to grooving,how warped they are,and the allowed spec to turn them to there thinest.I dont even deal with it anymore.Alot of shops dont even mess with it. The older cars back in the day had really meaty rotors,and made of good steel,making it possible to get a turn down on them.I found it better just to change them under this circumstance.Good luck pretty easy job while you have the calipers off.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?If the rotors cannot be turned they must be replaced. The criterion is determined by measuring the thickness. Too thin and they get too hot. It is also necessary to replace in the case of a crack.

BUT new rotors are always better. Get the prices and compare--deducting the cost of turning which the new ones won't need. You may have a little difficult seperating them from the hubs, but you'll manage.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?You have to measure them. There are standards for brakes so they don't fade under high stopping speeds. Check the thickness (the throw out standard is stamped on the side of the rotor) and replace accordingly. If you buy new rotors, they would probably last another 90k miles and it would be money well spent.