Quick answer. This 2006 Honda Civic came to us because a front brake caliper needed replacing. We replaced both front calipers and put on new front pads. That keeps both sides of the car stopping the same. The bill was $816.03 for parts and labor.
Key Points
- The complaint was a front caliper that needed replacing.
- Both front calipers were replaced, not just one.
- New front pads went on with them.
- Total cost was $816.03.
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What Came In
A 2006 Honda Civic. The note on the job was short. The front caliper needs to be replaced. It is the brakes.
A Civic this old has a lot of miles of stopping behind it. Calipers stick. Seals leak. Pistons stop moving like they should.
Why Both Calipers
Calipers work in pairs across the front of the car. If one is new and the other is 20 years old, they do not grab the same. The car can pull to one side when you brake.
So both front calipers came off and two new ones went on.
New pads went on too. Old pads that rode on a bad caliper often wear crooked. Putting them back on new calipers wastes the job.
What It Cost
2006 Honda Civic, October 23
Came in with: a front caliper that needed replacing.
Done: both front calipers and new front pads.
Labor: 3.5 hours at $150.
Cost: $816.03 in all.
Two calipers at $120.70 each. A set of front pads for $49.63. Two hours of labor for the calipers and an hour and a half for the pads, at $150 an hour. $816.03 total.
That is real money on a 2006 car. It is also the part of the car that stops you. We do not cut corners there.
Signs a Caliper Is Going Bad
The car pulls to one side when you brake. One wheel is much hotter than the others after a drive. You smell burning near a wheel. One pad wears out way faster than the other side.
If you notice any of these, get it looked at soon. A stuck caliper can wear out a rotor fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I replace brake calipers in pairs?
It is a good idea. Two matched calipers grab the same, so the car stops straight.
Do I need new pads with new calipers?
Usually yes. Pads that rode on a bad caliper often wear uneven. On this Civic, new front pads went on with the calipers.
How much did this caliper job cost?
$816.03 for two front calipers, front pads and 3.5 hours of labor.
Can a bad caliper make my car pull?
Yes. A caliper that sticks or does not grab will make the car pull to one side when you brake.
Supercanic tip: If your car pulls when you brake, do not wait for the noise. Call us at (951) 904-2477.
Car Pulling When You Brake?
We check the calipers, pads and rotors and tell you what we find.
