Hi All:

Mazda 3 GX 2016 - 55000KM

New to the forum, and pretty newbie to vehicle maintenance. As per dealer, my mazda 3 requires break service for rear break pads and rotors. I have been quoted an estimate of 590.00 + tax. I thought pads and rotors were much cheaper than what I got quoted but then the dealer may not be using after market parts.


I called a different Mazda dealership and their quote was around the same, slightly higher.

1) Rear Break Pads with Shims = $120
2) Rotors = 132.50
3) Installation/Service 2.5 Hours @ 155.00 per hour = 387.50

Total = 640.00

Can i do this cheaper and safer anywhere else? I can buy parts from Mazda and have them installed by someone else. Would there be anything else included or needed such as alignment or balancing?

What other shops would you recommend. Please note it is only for rear tires that the service is needed?

Regards