hey i have a 2005 honda civic and my rotors have become warped the local honda shops want 180 dollars to turn them but what i was wondering is how har is it to just change the rotor completly i can get the new rotors no problem but am wondering how hard it is to change them completely if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated thank you

 

$180 to turn rotors is WAYYYYYYYY too much. I think Brembo $100 for 2. So they are gonna charge you $180 to turn the rotors, which pretty much means they will cut the rotors so they will be straight. Blank rotors (w/o slots or holes) are like $20 or so a piece. They are pretty easy to change. There are a couple threads that tell you how to change pads + rotors. You can change out your pads + rotors will really good stuff for like $150. I got some really good Hawk pads for like $50 and Bremob rotors for $110 (i think, although i didn't install the brembos since i got sent the wrong size). The dealer is asking way too much. Do it your self, its really pretty easy.

 

It would be almost cheaper for you to buy new rotors, pads, a one-person brake line bleed kit, and a Haynes or Chilton manual.

 

You don't need to bleed the brakes if you do it right. If your rotors are just warped, you can take your rotors to a machine shop or parts store and they will turn your rotors for like $7.00

 

yeah im thinkin bout goin ahead and just buyin the brembo rotors i found them for like 120 for the driller or slotted ones and i was just gonna get those and get me and my dad to help me change them..........thanks for the help

 

You should prolly change the pads and rotors at the same time.

 

do u think u could help me out and tell me wut all i need to do or should i just go to like advance and buy a book on my car im not sure if im gonna do the pads now or not bc they are stilll good i no that

 

I'll try my best. I would definatly recommend buying a book or getting a service manual. What do you need to know?

 

im just really not sure what all needs to be done to get the old rotors off i mean if its just simple couple bolts then it want be a big deal but im just not sure what all it involves doin...... im prolly gonna get the chitlons book on it anyways bc im really plannin on startin to work on my car

 

Its actually a pretty straight forward job. There is one bolt that holds the caliper onto the steering knuckle. Remove the bolt, flip the caliper out and push the caliper towards the engine. The caliper should know be compeltly off the car. Look at the bracket where the pads are located. On the backside of this bracket there will be 2 bolts. Remove them (they might be on tight so a 1/2 drive ratchet will help). There are two screws on the rotor (they might not be there if they haven't been removed previously). Remove these screws, throw them away. Often, the screws are on very tight so you may need to use a impact screwdriver. If you are really having trouble getting them out, you can drill out the screws. Put the new rotors on. Installation is the reverse of dissassembly. Remember to hang the caliper to something on the car with a hanger so you don't put excess tension on the brake hose. I've done this several times on different cars and it is really simple. I wish i had some pics, but i don't have my own car to do a remove and reassembly to get pics.