yesterday i went to drop off some videos..it was raining.. and i hit a wet spot in the road..spinning my elky outta control..i couldn't gain control of it and slammed the back end into the curb..ruining the tire.
i put the parking brake on so i could change the tire and the parking brake wouldn't come out.. so i took it to a mechanic,and he said it'd run 500$ for a new backing plate,pads, and cylinders. i thought that sounded outrageous..so i went to the mechcanic i normally go to and he said it'd be 450$, does this sound right to u guys?
and i can't really do it myself cause i don't have the right tools :\ otherwise i would. and my dad says that he won't pay for anymore repairs on it cause he's already spent 2300$ on it. oh yeah.. i've already been trying to get a job..so i'm kinda SOL right now :-( my only other option would be to sell it..which i REALLY don't want to do :cry:

dang Ramon.....spinning elky outta control from a wet spot?....how fast were you goin, dude? That video must have been long overdue or something 8O

not to sound like your dad or anything - although I AM one :P - but you need to really SLOW it down in the rain, son, as these Elky's are made for tearing up DRY asphalt, not wet... :cool:

as for the price, I guess its not too bad, since its a little labor intensive. You could probably cut the cost in half if you could do it yourself or find someone who knows how to assist you...

i was goin about 20..and i was going home from the video store; and the videos weren't late...my mom just wanted to me return em.

another problem.. i really don't know anyone close by that can help me with stuff like this; plus i'd be a little scared of messin up the whole rear axle..<shudders> :(

Those repair shops might be considering that the axle needs to be replaced also--if so the repair costs would be in line. Might be a good time to start learning how to repair that Elky, especially if you continue to drive the way you do. Don't you have a relative or friend that could help you? Offer to trade your labor for their help--you can mow the grass, can't you? Your pop seems kind of rough on you--I'm sure he did some stupid things when he was your age, I know that I did.

... so i took it to a mechanic,and he said it'd run 500$ for a new backing plate,pads, and cylinders.
8O I don't know...it sounds pretty steep to me if that's all you need.

Brake cylinder = $20
Brake shoes = $35
Backing plate = $45
Labor = $400 ??

yeah.. it didn't sound right to me either.
then again he had troubles finding the backing plates; although i'm sure i could go to autozone and get em.

Make sure he gets the two piece backing plate instead of the one piece. If he uses a two piece backing plate he won't have to take out the axle to replace it. Maybe that's why the estimate was so high. He probably doesn't know that a two piece backing plate is available.

If he hit the curb hard enough to total the backing plate the axle is certainly bent and maybe even the axle housing. A two piece backing plate would be moot.

I believe that 20mph sounds reasonable for the damage. You'd be real surprised what kind of damage you can inflict at slow speeds. I messed up my ranger in the slush at the gas station, slid in the mush and right into the concrete-filled metal bars at the pump and THAT was only going around 25. Did almost 4k worth of damage and I was pi$$ed beyond any repeatable words.

I just got my rear brakes rebuilt at employ pricing drums pads wheel cylenders and backing plate for $320

If he hit the curb hard enough to total the backing plate the axle is certainly bent and maybe even the axle housing. A two piece backing plate would be moot.

BENT AXLE?! crap.. i REALLY honest to God hope that that doesn't jack up the price :(

oh yeah.. the mechanic said that the backing plate was rusted through..and me hitting the curb was enough to finish it off :\

Napa has the backing plates, both 1 and 2 piece, for less than $20 each. Should be able to reuse all the brake parts if you're careful not to get fluid or grease on them. I'd def have somone put that rim on a spin balancer and make sure it's not bent tho.

now you know why they say that education is expensive! (btw, who are "they" and why are they always offering advice?)

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:buttkick: this thread is 6 years old

:buttkick: this thread is 6 years old


hahaha lol read the whole thread and this gave me the lol'z

hahaha lol read the whole thread and this gave me the lol'z

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What kind of Bees can't fly? :secret:
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For real buddy, its not that hard of a job to do yourself??? Do you have a pull a part near you??? Sounds like you are on a budget of about ZERO an having it tough. Sounds like your dad is disgusted with the fund he has spent on it already, and I don't blame him. $2300 on an older car, is alot of cash. I say its time you find a ride to a local PullaPart, or Pick N Pull, whatever you got in your area. Tear a couple rear brake systems apart and get yourself educatted and some confidence to do this yourself. While there, pick up the backing plates. Look for the best ones. I don't recommend using used brake parts as far as wheel cylinders and shoes. Cylinders and Shoes are to cheap in new condition to risk used brake parts. Good used backing plates, no problem. Also pocket a few small parts like return springs and keepers if they look good on the donor from pull a part. I see no reason you can't do this job yourself for under $100. You got to have transportation to be able to find work, so that oughta be your first priority no matter what it takes. Good Luck, let us know how you do, and if you have any questions. You can do this. I can't think of any specail tools you'll need. Basic ratchet & sockets, a long screw driver and channellocks is what I do brake jobs with. It is possble you might need a flare nut wrench if your brake lines are rusted to the back of the wheel cylinders. I'd spray some PB Blaster or WD-40 on those dudes about right now so they can start soaking, and spray them again about an hour before you start the job.

Yeah OK, I am busted on thread skimming too. So who do we blame for this??? I am not reading the whole thread now that I know its 6 years old. Who brought it to life??? Whoever you are, you need to go sit in the corner for a few hours. :poke: :buttkick: I don't moderate here, so I can't ban you for a week. Lucky dude !!! :laugh::Llol: