97 accord front brake replacement

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.