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Toyota 4Runner Tires, Brakes & Filters Repair Services
A Toyota 4Runner owner in Denver used Service Buddy to review a $2,264 quote for tires, brakes, and filters. The platform found the tire and brake prices significantly above local averages, identifying potential savings by seeking a second quote. Service Buddy also suggested replacing the cabin air filter personally to cut costs. This insight helped the driver avoid overpaying and make smarter decisions for essential vehicle maintenance.
Potential DIY Savings
Recommend getting a second quote; do cabin air filter yourself to save.
Detailed Analysis
Advice On Your Quote
1. Mount, Install & Balance 4 Tires
- Labor: Mount & Install Tires: $214.10
- Analysis: On the high end. Most shops charge 1–1.25 hours for mounting and balancing four tires, which at $150–$175/hr comes out to $150–$220. If their rate is closer to $130/hr, $214 is pricey but not outrageous for the Bay Area. Worth calling local shops to compare; national chains sometimes offer specials as low as $99 for mounting and balancing if you buy tires there.
- Light Truck All Season Wheel Weights: $15.68
- Analysis: Wheel weights are usually included in mounting costs. This is a minor upsell, though a small amount.
- Parts: YOKOHAMA 245/60R20 (4): $962.68
- Analysis: High compared to typical retail of $120–$180 each ($480–$720 total). Unless these are premium Yokohama tires or include warranties, $962 total is steep—around $240 each. Price these online for potential $150–$300 savings or bring your own tires.
- Additional Fees: Tire Disposal Fee (4): $12.00
- Analysis: $3 per tire is typical.
- Total: $1,192.46
2. Alignment, Four Wheel
- Labor: Four Wheel Alignment: $149.00
- Analysis: Typical for the SF Peninsula/Bay Area. Usually $120–$170, often with coupons.
- Parts: None.
- Fees: None.
3. Disc Brake Pads & Rotors (Front)
- Labor: Remove & Replace Front Brake Pads: $347.92
- Analysis: Significantly above usual. Typically 1.5–2 hours; this suggests 2–2.5 hours charged. At $155/hr, expect $225–$310. Could request a detailed breakdown to question padded labor time.
- Parts:
- Brake Pad Set-Front: $138.73
- High end, but could be premium pads.
- Disc Brake Rotor Zinc Coated (2): $364.24
- $182 each is very expensive. Name-brand rotors typically cost $60–$120 each unless these are genuine OEM or high-performance items.
- Brake Kleen (1): $5.00
- Standard.
- Brake Pad Set-Front: $138.73
- Total: $855.89
4. Cabin Air Filter
- Labor: $26.76
- About 5 minutes of work, easy DIY job.
- Parts: $39.53
- Should cost $10–$20 for OEM-quality filter.
- Total: $66.29
Quote Summary
Mount, Install & Balance 4 Tires
• Labor:
– Mount & Install Tires: $214.10
– Light Truck All Season Wheel Weights: $15.68
• Parts:
– YOKOHAMA 245/60R20 Tires (4): $962.68
• Additional Fees:
– Tire Disposal Fee (4): $12.00
• Total: $1,192.46
Alignment, Four Wheel
• Labor: Four Wheel Alignment: $149.00
• Total: $149.00
Disc Brake Pads & Rotors (Front) Replacement
• Labor: Remove & Replace Front Brake Pads: $347.92
• Parts:
– Brake Pad Set-Front (1): $138.73
– Disc Brake Rotor Zinc Coated (2): $364.24
– Brake Kleen (1): $5.00
• Total: $855.89
Cabin Air Filter Replacement
• Labor: Remove & Replace Cabin Air Filter: $26.76
• Parts:
– Cabin Air Filter (1): $39.53
• Total: $66.29
Grand Total (All Tasks): $2,263.64
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