Our pros will help make sure you get to where you’re going with a quick check of the tires, brakes, and battery on your vehicle as well as your RV and trailer.
How much does a brake job cost at Les Schwab?
The $98.50 for labor includes a brake fluid flush. Wow that’s cheap – the others charge $100 extra for that item alone. They put on calipers not just new pads.
Does Les Schwab do brake pads?
When it comes to brakes, we go the extra mile. While other shops might do the bare minimum and replace only worn-out brake pads, we service the full system. That includes quality parts, expert installation, and a full system inspection of the calipers, shocks, and struts to ensure your safety and satisfaction.
What brand of brakes does Les Schwab use?
Les Schwab uses Raybestos PG PLUS™ Professional Grade® premium loaded calipers or the equivalent, because they are remanufactured to be consistent with Federal Safety Standards for quality, performance, and safety. This caliper comes with Professional Grade® premium disc brake pads.
What does Les Schwab do for free?
The Les Schwab free Pre-Trip Safety Check includes a long list of visual inspections. Once our pros are done checking out your vehicle, they’ll give you their honest advice and show you all of your options. If your car or truck doesn’t have any issues, they’ll send you on your way — free of charge.
Is a brake service worth it?
Brake Service
The brakes are taken apart, cleaned of any corrosion, lubed and then put back together. Feist recommends it for all vehicles every two years or 40,000 km, and sooner if you’re driving in a lot of stop and go traffic or are often on dusty roads.
How much does it cost to change brakes?
A complete brake repair — one that includes pads, rotor and caliper replacement — typically averages between $300 and $800. However, depending on the make and model of your vehicle, you can easily spend more than $1,000 on a complete brake job.
Can I just replace brake pads and not rotors?
A: Unless the rotors are worn beyond the mandatory discard thickness, we prefer to replace the pads only. Not only does this obviously save money, but time. New pads must be burnished into new rotors before the best braking performance is achieved.
Should I replace calipers when doing brakes?
Most brake calipers do not need to be rebuilt or replaced the first time the brakes are relined. … Caliper replacement is required if a caliper is leaking brake fluid, if a piston is sticking, or the caliper is worn or damaged.
How much does a brake caliper cost?
The average caliper can range anywhere from $60 to $200 depending on make and model. Of course, you’ll need to figure in at least an extra hour of labor as well. After the hydraulic system of your brakes has been penetrated by air, the technician must bleed the air out of the system once the repairs are made.
How often do brake calipers go bad?
Disc brake calipers are resilient brake components and are expected to last as long as your vehicle. Your brake calipers realistically last anywhere between 75,000 to 100,000 miles or 10 years.
Is tire rotation free at Les Schwab?
We’ll rotate your Les Schwab-bought tires every 5,000 miles — for free — that’s hundreds of dollars in savings.
Does Les Schwab fix oil leaks?
We typically stick to services that are focused on extending the life of your wheels and tires. However, a handful of Les Schwab locations do offer other services such as oil changes.
How much does it cost to get tires rotated?
Tire rotation costs tend to vary from place to place, but in general it’s one of the cheapest repairs you can make. Rotating your tires costs between $24-120 depending on where you take your car, and some places will even do it for free if you buy a new set of tires from them.