Well, this is all very helpful. I think the dealer is overpriced, to put it kindly. I now have a sense of what the range of cost ought to be.

The dealer indicated it would take 2+ hours for front and same for rear - does this seem correct? (I think actual # was in range of 2.25 hrs per)In any event, I'm going to want to go with a pro mechanic to do this (none of my friends are much into working on cars).

IT's almost $600 with parts (would include turning the rotors but not replacing the rotors). No dinner included, but price does include indigestion.I'm starting to get a confirmed sense the dealer cost is overmuch. Anyone reading this had brake repairs done by an independent mechanic? What was the c...

Thanks. That gives me a better cost context. I'm not geared up, though, for DIY mode. There seems to be a huge markup for this kind of repair. What would be the typical pricing for an independent mechanic for this work? i.e., Cost of work (w/o rotors), and what the rotors might add to the price.

I'm getting near to the point of needing some brake work on my '05 Vibe. The dealer quoted me $280 to do the front (complete), $280 for the rear (complete), which does not cover cost of new rotors (if needed). Cost of new rotors was estimated at between $100 and $150 each. These quotes include routi...