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w - 19 Dec 2006 04:46 GMT

Hi everyone,

I have a 97 accord and front brakes need to be replaced. A mechanic gave me
a quote of $280 saying that the rotors were on the inside of the car and it
required a special lathe machine. I was wondering what do you guys think?

Thanks,
Wajahat

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jim beam - 19 Dec 2006 05:26 GMT

> Hi everyone,
>
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> Thanks,
> Wajahat

i think you need to take it to a different mechanic that knows what
they're talking about - this one doesn't. you can replace the rotors
your self for maybe $120. it's 2 bolts and 2 screws. real easy and
real quick.

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Tegger - 19 Dec 2006 14:24 GMT

> Hi everyone,
>
> I have a 97 accord and front brakes need to be replaced. A mechanic
> gave me a quote of $280 saying that the rotors were on the inside of
> the car and it required a special lathe machine. I was wondering what
> do you guys think?

I believe your Accord's front rotor replacement requires the rotors to be
pressed off the hub, which requires prior removal of the steering knuckle.

The alternative is on-car lathing, which does not require rotor removal. It
may be this to with your mechanic refers.

If you're replacing the rotors, this would be a good time to replace the
lower balljoints if you've got some miles on the car. Most of the labor's
already been done at that point.

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jim beam - 19 Dec 2006 15:28 GMT

>> Hi everyone,
>>
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> I believe your Accord's front rotor replacement requires the rotors to be
> pressed off the hub, which requires prior removal of the steering knuckle.

yes, you're right, i was wrong. it changed to the more service friendly
configuration in 98, not 97.

> The alternative is on-car lathing, which does not require rotor removal. It
> may be this to with your mechanic refers.

indeed.

> If you're replacing the rotors, this would be a good time to replace the
> lower balljoints if you've got some miles on the car. Most of the labor's
> already been done at that point.

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Tegger - 19 Dec 2006 16:17 GMT

>>> Hi everyone,
>>>
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> yes, you're right, i was wrong. it changed to the more service
> friendly configuration in 98, not 97.

I wasn't sure when the changeover occurred. Thanks for the clarification.

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