2019 Toyota 4Runner driver in Redwood City gets clear tire and brake repair quotes

Advice On Your Quote

1. Mount, Install & Balance 4 Tires

• Labor: $214.10
  • This is a bit high. Redbook labor typically runs $110–$161 for this job, which usually takes 1–2 hours. If the shop charges around $200/hr and took two hours, it might make sense, but still feels about $50 over the usual.
  • Verdict: Slightly overpriced.
• Tires (Yokohama 265/60R18): $962.68
  • At $240.67 each, this falls within the $210–$260 range typical for quality Yokohamas.
  • Verdict: Fair.
• Valve TR 413 (4 units): $15.68
  • $3.92 each is on the cheaper end of your expected $20–$60 total range.
  • Verdict: Fair.
• Light Truck Alignment Weights: $15.65
  • About $4 per wheel, slightly above your $0.50–$2 range, but not unreasonable for incidental costs.
  • Verdict: Fair/minimally high.
• Subtotal: $1,192.46
  • Tire labor is the main padded cost; everything else aligns with expectations.
  • Could save by querying labor charges or comparing to other shops.

2. Alignment (Four Wheel): $149.00

• Falls well within the $100–$200 industry standard.
• Verdict: Completely fair, not an upsell.

3. Disc Brake Pads & Rotors (Front)

• Actv-18 Brake Pads: $138.73
  • Within the $80–$150 range expected for quality pads.
  • Verdict: Fair.
• Raybestos Rotors (2 units): $204.36
  • $102.18 each, below the $120–$200 average, representing a good price.
  • Verdict: Good price.
• Brake Cleaner: $12.92
  • Slightly above the $5–$10 range, but a minor markup common among shops.
  • Verdict: Slight upcharge but negligible.
• Subtotal: $855.85
  • Parts total approximately $370 ($356 + $13), so labor and fees are about $486.85.
  • Research suggests brake service labor is typically $150–$250 for 2–4 hours of work, so $480 labor is high, even for busy regions.
  • No unnecessary parts, but labor cost inflates this line.
  • Verdict: Labor is high; parts pricing is fair.

Upsell Watch

• No unnecessary service upsells such as flushes or fluids.
• Labor charges for tire mount/balance and brake work are higher than average.
• No obvious bolt-on extras; mainly just a conservative labor padding.

Summary & Recommendations

• Tire mount/balance labor is a bit pricey; consider asking for a better rate or getting a competing quote.
• Tires and parts are priced reasonably.
• Alignment cost is fair.
• Brake parts priced well; labor is above average—check local options.
• No overt or sneaky upsells detected.