Price estimate for front brake repair on Toyota Camry?

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It depends how much you need to replace, if you need to replace the pads only, it can cost about $20 and more depending on state and city. If you need to replace rotors or/and calipers... It might cost ~$400-500 on average and more.

Answer:To take your vehicle to a shop will cost you far more than is necessary. disk brake jobs are very easy to perform on your own with few simple tools. The first time you try this, it may seem difficult, but once you have done it, it amazingly simple. The best course of action would be to find someone, a family member, friend, or neighbor who can walk you through it the first time.

Here is a site that can help too: http://autos.kosmix.com/topic/How_To_Replace_Brakes_On_Toyota_Camry?p=al&as=yhoo&ac=413

If you feel you are unmechanical, check your local school district for a tech center or skills center where you might be able to take your vehicle. This is another lower cost alternative to taking your vehicle to a shop.

Front rotors on a 2009 Toyota Corolla run anywhere from 30 to 100 dollars each. As a price comparison, I purchased a pair of front rotors from PepBoys for $119.00. The Toyota Dealership's parts department here in California quoted a set of front rotors at $123.00 EACH. That's double of what I paid. The two rotors are IDENTICAL. I cannot tell the difference between the two. Obviously I went with the cheaper pair.

Front Brake pads will cost anywhere from $20 to $60 a set, depending on the quality that you are looking for. Ceramic Pads are typically more expensive but last longer and are quieter. I purchased a set of Ceramic pads (which included the shims, brake squeal warning device, and grease) for 35.00 at Autozone. Again, the Toyota dealership is almost double the price ($67.50).

On a final note, a maintenance shop will charge you anywhere from 200 - 400 dollars to do the maintenance. Labor is the biggest cost that you'll pay. If you're mechanically inclined, or know someone that is, you can save yourself anywhere from 100 - 300 dollars by doing this simple repair yourself.