Got my brakes done.... WOW

[Aussie]

Finding one that specializes specifically in hondas will be hard in alot of areas, we specialize in all imports. Everything from Hondas to Toyota to Mercedes, Jaguar, and Porsche. Most independents in small towns won't specialize but you just need to check out the shops, drive by and see if they're moving vehicles in and out, if they're crowded but have the same cars there all week that's no good, on the other hand if they're empty that's no good either so you can see where the in between lies.

 

[dc2GS-R]

swapping out pads and rotors is cake :thumbup:

I just did it like 2 or 3 days ago. It took 30 minutes from jacking the car up to putting it down.......brakes bled, SS lines and pads.

 

[JDMxDB8]

I just did it like 2 or 3 days ago. It took 30 minutes from jacking the car up to putting it down.......brakes bled, SS lines and pads.

Which lines and pads do you have?

 

[dc2GS-R]

Hawk HP Plus pads and stoptech lines.

I put that on the GST with Brembo blanks (which were already apparently there just got them resurfaced) and Motul RBF600.

 

[samace_sg]

Update: spoke to Manager and he wouldn't refund me for brake service, since he doesn't think the price of body work would be that much. So now i have to get a estimate for body work.. Hopefully it'll be more than that.

 

[Ghettokracker71]

Around here we have a shop called "Bruce's body shop" and they are extrmely reputed for being the "best",and most expensive. Take your car to the best shop in town, no reason why it shouldn't be done right

 

[heykosal]

i tyoed "honda specialist md" in google and it returned a couple different shops. one shop told me they couldnt put a b18c in my old LS because it wouldnt fit. exact words. so eff them "honda specialists." i take my car to a place called motor works. best shop around.

 

[sonicvybe]

Not only should they pay to have the body work done, but they should also be begging your ass not to be upset and tell everyone about it..and nex time brakes should be DIY. If they make a deal over it, then get your pictures and body work quote and sue them for the amount for the repair work and for court fees.

 

[samace_sg]

Update: Got the quote... there was rust at the bottom so they cant fix the panel without fixing the rust first. He quoting me 1000.. for both sides.. rust.. dents .. and blend paint... He wrote me up for 850 to present to the mechanic shop without rust.. but since my car is faded Milano red.. he would rather paint the entire thing, fixed rust and dents for 1500.

So i took it to the shop and what they told me was shocking. the manager said, "Do you really wanna put all this money into this?".. I couldn't believe it.. after he damaged my car himself, he has the nerve to ask me that, as if I was just gonna be okay with the dents and go home.

he should of took my offer for a refund on brakes...

All because I wanted my brakes done.. Insane

 

[cabezzzdb8]

Easiest maintenance on a Integra

1. Change air filter
2. Change the oil
3. Rotors and pads

 

[samace_sg]

Easiest maintenance on a Integra

1. Change air filter
2. Change the oil
3. Rotors and pads

yes I know.. but i was having issues with the rear calipers.. they weren't budging even with the c-clamp.. I did the fronts myself.. so it was hard to pay 125 when i got the fronts done for free

 

[dc2GS-R]

The rear pistons turn back into the caliper clockwise. You're not supposed to squeeze them back in

 

[DeAcevedo45]

thats it...next time call me up, I'll take my baseball bat and be the violent one, meanwhile you can still maintain a professional attitude :angryfire...seriously though, hopefully you get an entire paint job

 

[cabezzzdb8]

The rear pistons turn back into the caliper clockwise. You're not supposed to squeeze them back in

X2, lol at C clamps on the rear calipers :roll:

 

[samace_sg]

The rear pistons turn back into the caliper clockwise. You're not supposed to squeeze them back in

You serious... they turn?.. OMG... Now I feel even worse... Man... should of looked it up first...

Ok.. for future reference... do my rear rotors need screws.. or does it just sit on the hub..

thats it...next time call me up, I'll take my baseball bat and be the violent one, meanwhile you can still maintain a professional attitude :angryfire...seriously though, hopefully you get an entire paint job

He said i'll hear from him in two days.. he made a copy of my quote, I guess he's gonna compare it to other shops.. whatever... so we'll see what he says