Need the help of mechanics (auto)

[fatal xception]

My clutch gave out on me. It is a 95 Dodge Neon. I took it in for an estimate and they are saying it's $314.76 for a new clutch set, $44.10 for shop supplies, $371.52 for labor & $60.00 to resurface the flywheel.

My co-workers say I am getting screwed, but I really do trust the opinions of the folks here.

They are also estimating $308.91 for front brakes.

As always, thanks for your help.

I have missed you guys.

[cracked]

Originally posted by fatal xception
They are also estimating $308.91 for front brakes.

you are getting screwed over BIG TIME! if u wanted, you could buy new brake pads for 20$ and do it yourself! even if you need new rotors it shouldnt be over 100$

dont go with them....

drew

[caddmannq]

Sounds about $200 high for the whole clutch job, but then prices might be higher there. There's a lot of auto shops in Fresno/Clovis & therefore more competition.

The price of the brake job depends on what is done. Does that include new rotors? or just resurfacing? Is re-building the calipers extra?

Those brakes are probably very easy to rebuild yourself, if you know the basics of brake work, like how to bleed them, what to clean & lubricate, etc.

[fatal xception]

Thanks cracked for the reply...

Here's what they are listing:

Disc brake pad set: $74.95

f disc Brake rotor: 2 @ $59.79 = $119.58

Replace front disc brake pads: $86.40

$308.91 total

[fatal xception]

They said the surface was rusted and resurfacing would make it waifer thin.

[Ed_S]

Sounds a bit high to me - but I'm a Ford man, so I could be wrong.

I'd quess around $200 - $250 for the clutch disc, pressure plate, & throwout bearing - using OEM parts, that is. A bit less for good aftermarket, drastically less for the cheap junk.
Are they including any hydraulic cylinders? If so then it might be a GOOD price!

Shop supplies? Around here it's rare to charge for this at all.

Labor doesn't sound all that high, but again - I'm NOT familiar with Dodge. It depends on the time involved and the local labor rate. Check a flat-rate labor guide at the library to see how much time is allowed.

Machine work also varies locally. Around here, flywheel turning runs about $40

[caddmannq]

At the mileage/age of your car, you should also bleed out all the brake fluid & replace it. It gets dirty & also sucks up moisture.

see www.Napaonline.com

brake pads for your car are about $16 to $60 a set. Rotors start at $23 up to $88 each. There are various quality levels of each.

clutch cover $102 disc $75

replace the throw-out bearing too

[Ed_S]

WAY off on the brake pads & labor - about right on the rotors.

[caddmannq]

BTW, the parts they use can vary widely. There are a lot of Mexican made rotors on the market that are pure junk (abrasive & too soft.) They wear like paper.

[nunyadam]

Take there estimate to other shops and see if they can beat it.