So I get a call back today from a local I dealer for an Akebono BBK install.

$2550 parts and labor.

The parts can be purchased for $1550 from Concept Z.

$1000 for labor seems very high to me.

Am I off base here?

Thanks.

 

1000 is nuckin futs. Friend of a friend who works at Goodyear did mine, with brake fluid flush, for 150.

 

do it yourself! dealer is a stealer!

 

That's crazy! The install really isn't much.

...although saying "$1000" labor isn't necessarily accurate unless they gave it to you in writing, but sounds like your comparing to the other source you quoted. That $1550 kit you saw online, is just that, online. The dealer is probably charging you $2000++ on the parts. Ask them to break down the quote.

 

I'll get the breakdown in writing on Monday.

I'm just afraid to let some hack do it and then have problems down the road.

I need a good installed in the NY metro area that can do exhaust, bars, brakes etc......

Anyone?

 

Thats rediculous. Thats about 10hrs of labor roughly. Either negotiate with them or find another shop.

 

chiki wawa!! 1k for BBK installation?

people pay 1k for body kit installation plus paint plus mold and still have some left to put back to pocket..

 

It isn't that hard to unbolt calipers, put on rotors and bleed. Only thing on the rear is you might have to trim the splash shield on the X. I could do all that minus the trimming in probably 3 hrs.

 

no way you should pay a dime over $500 for install.

 

The Stealership is trying to Rip you off as usual! Even $500 is high! At most 2 hrs labor & thats pushing it. If you dont feel comfortable doing it yourself then find a good local shop. Search the forum for others in your area who might be able to help you out or refer you to a shop. Since these are brand new assemble them yourself before you go in. Bring your own fluid & you should be good to go. I never go the stealership unless its warranty work.

 

Where are you located? I might be able to help..

 

Bergen County, NJ

 

^ I'm around Freehold TWP. I may be able to help you install for $

 

Damn, your all the way up North. You might be better off contacting Konrad on g35nyc.com