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08-02-05, 11:03 AM
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How long does it take to change a brake disc?
Hi,
I've just got the bill for my SV's MOT. I went to my local dealer, despite having received better advice, for convenience sake as I've been very busy with work. I just wanted to share this with the forum as I haven't paid yet and wondered whether I had any grounds for a little negotiation. The MOT is 15.99. 2 Pirelli Diablos @ £230. 1 EBC front brake disc @ £120. Total ex labour/prep = £366 Total inc labour = £468 So, my question is: a) Is 2 hours labour reasonable for fitting/MOT prep? Fitting tyres and a brake disc can't take that long if you have the tools, can it? Incidently, the brake disc had suddenly warped - suspect someone may have had a go at the disc lock or something.   PS: One kidney for sale. FSH. Signs of wear from my student days but is a runner.
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08-02-05, 11:07 AM
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might have a sticky caliper which is overheating the disc, have a look at that as well
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08-02-05, 10:48 PM
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2 HOURS LABOUR seems ok but not at £51 an hour
 £20 up here in cumbria.
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08-02-05, 11:12 PM
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Just the one disc on the front wheel? I'd have said 30 mins.
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08-02-05, 11:14 PM
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09-02-05, 01:42 PM
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£468!! that`s more than my mortgage!!
You`ll always pay more for taking the easier route tho I guess, But that`s some money for getting through an MOT. If you sourced the tyres yourself you could get them for around £150, takes about an hour to fit two tyres for a novice like myself. Probably £15 for a local MOT, about 15-20 minutes to change a disc even in your garden shed. Still it`s nice to let someone else do all the faffing about for ya! And I guess I`m unique in having access to proper tyre fitting kit at my mate`s workshop. I`d definitley give the pistons a quick clean and regrease the pads and pins too. And check the bolts are tight even if it was all done by a dealer! |
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09-02-05, 01:46 PM
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About 10mins, what is it about 15-16 alan key bolts. Trouble is there maybe there is a mini labour charge of 1 hr.
If the bike isn't under warrenty anymore, why not have a go yourself next time. sexysi |
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