QuestionHow much would it cost to put in new brake lines.
AnswerHi Greg,
A million dollars.
No, really Greg, as much as I'd like to answer your question, it is something a local auto repair facility will have to tell you.
I can tell you that it is probably about a six hour task so whatever the shop charges by the hour, multiply that by 6 and add the cost of the lines, steel and rubber as well as about a gallon of DOT3 brake fluid.
We charge $71.00/hour, that is a high amount but we employ ONLY ASE certified technicians. My advise would be to look for a certified shop. Yes, you'll pay a little more but stopping a 5300 pound car is not an easy task and most times you really only have one shot to get it right. Life or death thing, ya know.
Looking for a reputable service technician? My advice on finding a good technician is: Steer clear of the dealership and 'chain' stores like Firestone, Sears, Pep Boys, Monro Muffler/Brake, Midas, etc. as they usually only employ ONE ASE Certified Tech just so they can say they do and chances are, that guy is the asst. manager or manager and is not in the store to diagnose/repair vehicles anyway. Find a service location in the link below or get some names out of the yellow-pages and do a drive-by. Garages that employ ASE Certified Technicians will be marked with the 'Blue-Seal' insignia. If unsure about whether a place employs Certified Techs, just ask to see their credentials. ALL ASE Certified Technicians will be PROUD to show and display their certificate(s).
Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
Fred
Knucklebusters Used Auto & Truck Parts, Inc.
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