I need the name of a good S2000 mechanic to replace my rear brakes without "breaking the bank"

kmgalindo@cox.net

 

should probably post this in your regional/ local forum

 

This is very easy to do yourself, with minimal tools and experience. Rear brakes are only slightly harder to do than front brakes. Otherwise, any mechanic can do this.

 

I really wanted to do this myself last week, but with it being 20 degrees in chicago it just really wasn't worth it.

42,000 miles, front pads at 10%, rears at 40%.

I found a dealer (yikes! I know...) that serviced and cleaned the front calipers, turned the rotors, and replaced the pads for $199. (The three dealer quotes were $249, $229, and $199, so it pays to check around.) I know I could have done it myself for about $60 and half a day figuring it out for the first time. So I guess in the end it just wasn't worth saving the $140.

Maintenance costs really are pretty damn reasonable for this car IMO.

For comparison, new front rotors and pads for a Brembo equipped Acura TL... $700. I heard a 4 wheel brake job with pads on a Mitsubishi Evo runs around $1,000.

 

Post in your local forum if you need someone local.