2013 Camaro SS, brake pads replacement quoted ~ $1600 from dealer! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

hatti46 · 10-19-2015, 01:21 PM

Hi guys,
I drive 2013 camaro ss and I have about 25k miles on it.
My dealer quoted about 850 for front brake pad and rotor replacement and about 550 for rear brake pads. He said it is OEM from GM and doesnt know the name.... is the pricing fair, because it is too darn expensive. Any comments appreciated.
Also, he called and said 20% brake pad is remaining in the rear and they cant remove the rotor, so that has to be replaced too and he quoted 360 more... What does that mean he cannot separate the rotor - am I getting really ripped off hear?

Thanks

xc_SS/RS · 10-19-2015, 01:34 PM

Dude do it yourself it's not difficult to change rotors and pads at home. But yeah that price seems way too high.

Synyster · 10-19-2015, 01:38 PM

Are you sure that's not a quote to replace all four rotors too? That's stupidly overpriced for just pads. Even if that were the case it still seems like too much...

Rangore · 10-19-2015, 01:43 PM

That seems insane to me!

skipinminn · 10-19-2015, 01:44 PM

I recently had front and rear pads replaced and rotors turned for $675.00 At my dealers

I have a 2013 1ss/1LE I had 35,000 miles on the car.

1Coopgt · 10-19-2015, 01:47 PM

Rear rotors are probably caught up on the E-brake shoes which means they will have to beat on them a bit to get them off . Doesn't mean they need replacing though . Personally I think they are ripping you off . But then again I do my own brakes . If you don't do your own brakes then that's the cost of doing business . Call around and get some quotes on the job . Then decide .

hatti46 · 10-19-2015, 01:52 PM

Thanks for the reply guys.
Basically they are replacing all rotors and brake pads....
I really like the OEM brakes because it is actually pretty good...are there any out of market brakes as efficient as OEM or can I get OEM brake pads/rotors ordered?

Snoman · 10-19-2015, 01:56 PM

New acct, first post, wrong forum, supposedly from California and no mention of Dealer name...$1,600 seems legit. Or you can upgrade to the 6 piston CTS-V front calipers, rotors, pads and replace the rear pads yourself, then take your significant other to Morton's Steakhouse on Park Ave, give the Valet $100 tip and still come out cheaper.

Taco Time · 10-19-2015, 02:00 PM

But why are they quoting you a price to replace your rotors? 1. if your car has 25k miles on it, are you sure you even need new pads? (do you drive and brake very aggressively?) and 2. What is wrong with your rotors? Even if they're warped you'd just have them turned instead of replacing.

I'd get more information. Get more quotes. (That's way too much money.) and if it were me, I'd find someone local who could help you do it yourself. brakes are very easy to do.

mrvenicess · 10-19-2015, 02:03 PM

OEM parts aren't cheap. List price for pads and rotors on my ZL1 were $1918, parts only.

hatti46 · 10-19-2015, 02:11 PM

@Snoman - dealer is Momentum chevrolet in San Jose. So, you are saying for performance brake pads the price is legit...or go for a cheaper one!
@TacoTime - I do drive little aggressively I think, brakes started squeaking at 20K i ignored thinking that it is probably not a big issue, brakes wouldn't wear at 20k (which melted front rotors)....
But 1600 every 20K is darn expensive also I just replaced pirelli p zeros at 25k which again $1k...high performance cars means keep spending money I guess...lol

DaFisch · 10-19-2015, 02:47 PM

get the hawk brake pads and deal with better heat dissipation and quieter braking. i believe you can get the pads for 250 front and rear. then spend another 300 on rotors and do it yourself, 550 call it a day.

Ajdin@A2BMotorsport · 10-19-2015, 02:52 PM

Get a set of Pads and Rotors and do it yourself, their extremely easy to do. Message me if you have any questions, done a couple of sets myself for customers and im able to do it all around in 2-3 hours.

Ace0751 · 10-19-2015, 03:16 PM

I bet the dealer chargers $800-$850 just for the parts and the rest is labor. If you have the room pick up the pads and rotors yourself, there are plenty of websites that offer great pads and rotors for our cars. Then just you tube it and see how it is done, just make sure you have the proper tools before tempting. My car only has 17,5k on it but plan on upgrading to slotted rotors and new pads just so I know what they have been through.

10-19-2015, 01:21 PM	#1
hatti46 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: San Jose Posts: 3	2013 Camaro SS, brake pads replacement quoted ~ $1600 from dealer! Hi guys, I drive 2013 camaro ss and I have about 25k miles on it. My dealer quoted about 850 for front brake pad and rotor replacement and about 550 for rear brake pads. He said it is OEM from GM and doesnt know the name.... is the pricing fair, because it is too darn expensive. Any comments appreciated. Also, he called and said 20% brake pad is remaining in the rear and they cant remove the rotor, so that has to be replaced too and he quoted 360 more... What does that mean he cannot separate the rotor - am I getting really ripped off hear? Thanks

10-19-2015, 01:34 PM	#2
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Dude do it yourself it's not difficult to change rotors and pads at home. But yeah that price seems way too high. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

10-19-2015, 01:43 PM	#4
Rangore Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,220	That seems insane to me! __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition - No longer owned: 2010 Camaro 2LT, 1993 Camaro Z-28

10-19-2015, 01:47 PM	#6
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	Rear rotors are probably caught up on the E-brake shoes which means they will have to beat on them a bit to get them off . Doesn't mean they need replacing though . Personally I think they are ripping you off . But then again I do my own brakes . If you don't do your own brakes then that's the cost of doing business . Call around and get some quotes on the job . Then decide . __________________ Mods, K&N CAI ,VTC , GM Perf Axleback Exhaust, Elite Eng CC and CSS, GM Strut Tower Brace,Carbon Fiber Anvil Spoiler,ASC T5 Splitter,Gen5diy Foglight kit.

10-19-2015, 02:00 PM	#9
Taco Time Drives: 2014 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 1,339 View My Garage	But why are they quoting you a price to replace your rotors? 1. if your car has 25k miles on it, are you sure you even need new pads? (do you drive and brake very aggressively?) and 2. What is wrong with your rotors? Even if they're warped you'd just have them turned instead of replacing. I'd get more information. Get more quotes. (That's way too much money.) and if it were me, I'd find someone local who could help you do it yourself. brakes are very easy to do. __________________ Taco's 2014 SS Mods: 417 Stroker \| CAI \| Bo's PTB \| Kooks LTs \| Flowmaster Outlaw Catback \| Night Fury Cam \| Powerbond UDP \| Apex Catch Can \|PRC Ported Heads \|FAST 102 Intake \|Suspension Crap\| Built by J-Rod.

10-19-2015, 01:38 PM	#3
Synyster Drives: 2006 F150 Lariat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,665	Are you sure that's not a quote to replace all four rotors too? That's stupidly overpriced for just pads. Even if that were the case it still seems like too much...

10-19-2015, 01:44 PM	#5
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	I recently had front and rear pads replaced and rotors turned for $675.00 At my dealers I have a 2013 1ss/1LE I had 35,000 miles on the car.

10-19-2015, 01:52 PM	#7
hatti46 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: San Jose Posts: 3	Thanks for the reply guys. Basically they are replacing all rotors and brake pads.... I really like the OEM brakes because it is actually pretty good...are there any out of market brakes as efficient as OEM or can I get OEM brake pads/rotors ordered?

10-19-2015, 01:56 PM	#8
Snoman H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/M6/Sun/NPP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,234 View My Garage	New acct, first post, wrong forum, supposedly from California and no mention of Dealer name...$1,600 seems legit. Or you can upgrade to the 6 piston CTS-V front calipers, rotors, pads and replace the rear pads yourself, then take your significant other to Morton's Steakhouse on Park Ave, give the Valet $100 tip and still come out cheaper.

10-19-2015, 02:03 PM	#10
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	OEM parts aren't cheap. List price for pads and rotors on my ZL1 were $1918, parts only.

10-19-2015, 02:11 PM	#11
hatti46 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: San Jose Posts: 3	@Snoman - dealer is Momentum chevrolet in San Jose. So, you are saying for performance brake pads the price is legit...or go for a cheaper one! @TacoTime - I do drive little aggressively I think, brakes started squeaking at 20K i ignored thinking that it is probably not a big issue, brakes wouldn't wear at 20k (which melted front rotors).... But 1600 every 20K is darn expensive also I just replaced pirelli p zeros at 25k which again $1k...high performance cars means keep spending money I guess...lol

10-19-2015, 02:47 PM	#12
DaFisch Master Amateur Mechanic Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Barrington, IL Posts: 1,720	get the hawk brake pads and deal with better heat dissipation and quieter braking. i believe you can get the pads for 250 front and rear. then spend another 300 on rotors and do it yourself, 550 call it a day.

10-19-2015, 02:52 PM	#13
Ajdin@A2BMotorsport Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Waterloo Posts: 609	Get a set of Pads and Rotors and do it yourself, their extremely easy to do. Message me if you have any questions, done a couple of sets myself for customers and im able to do it all around in 2-3 hours.

10-19-2015, 03:16 PM	#14
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	I bet the dealer chargers $800-$850 just for the parts and the rest is labor. If you have the room pick up the pads and rotors yourself, there are plenty of websites that offer great pads and rotors for our cars. Then just you tube it and see how it is done, just make sure you have the proper tools before tempting. My car only has 17,5k on it but plan on upgrading to slotted rotors and new pads just so I know what they have been through. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Borla ATAK Exhaust System, Stainless Power Headers, RX Performance Catch Can, ACS T4 Splitter, Oracle side markers, Dyno Tuned by RDP Motorsports