Toyota 4Runner 2019 Brake Service, Alignment, Filter Replacement & Repair

Advice On Your Quote

1. Mount, Install & Balance 4 Tires

• Labor: $214.10
• Parts:
  • 4 Yokohama 245/60R20 Geolandar H/T G056: $962.68
  • 8 Wheel Weights: $15.68

Analysis:

• Tire Price: $962.68 / 4 = ~$240 per tire, high end but reasonable from a full-service shop. Online or discount chains often offer $180–$225 each.
• Labor: $214 is high; typical rates are $80–$120, sometimes up to $200 in expensive areas.
• Wheel Weights: $15.68 is fair; sometimes included in labor but often charged separately.

2. Alignment, Four Wheel

• Labor: $149.00

Analysis:

• Market rate $50–$150; a coupon can reduce this to $99.
• $149 is not unusual at a dealer but above average for independents.

3. Disc Brake Pads & Rotors (Front)

• Labor: $347.92
• Parts:
  • Brake Pad Set: $138.73
  • 2 Rotors: $364.24
  • Brake Kleen: $5.00

Analysis:

• Pads at $138 are steep; aftermarket pads typically $30–$75, premium $75–$120, OEM $100–$140.
• Rotors at $182 each are very expensive; quality aftermarket rotors usually run $40–$75, OEM $100–$120 max.
• Labor equates to about 2.4 hours at $145/hour, high for front brakes (usually 1-2 hours).
• Brake Kleen at $5 is standard.

4. Cabin Air Filter

• Parts: $30.53
• Labor: $26.76

Analysis:

• Filter at $30.53 is high; often found for $10–$20 online or locally.
• Labor for a short, simple job is typical but you could do it yourself easily to save.

Are These All Needed?

• No obviously unnecessary services if brakes, tires, and alignment are due.
• Cabin air filter is a common upsell and easy to do yourself.
• Parts pricing, especially rotors and pads, suggests markup but not a scam.

Should You Move Forward With This Shop?

• Prices are on the higher end for California, including the Bay Area, comparable to big chains or dealerships.
• Potential to save $300–$700 by shopping around and using coupons, even more with DIY.
• Mechanical work itself is routine; pricing is premium.

Recommendations:

1. Get a second quote from a local independent or tire/brake specialist and bring coupons for potential savings.
2. Ask about price matching or coupon acceptance on brakes, tires, and alignment.
3. Consider doing the cabin air filter replacement yourself.
4. Buy tires online or from a warehouse and pay a shop only for mounting and balancing.

Nothing in the quote is unusual but you can save significantly by comparison shopping and DIY where possible.