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Front left caliper replaced for $$$? S70

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posted by  Brian M. on  Sat Mar 28 01:27 CST 2009
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Hi all,

I had brake fluid leaking on the front left side behind the wheel well. The Indy Volvo mechanic diagnosed it to be a bad caliper and replaced it and then bled the system. They charged $195 for the caliper (plus shop supplies, brake fluid, hazardous waste, etc) and 1.5hrs of labor.

I see the prices online for brake calipers and I noticed that they cost much less. IPD even has remanufactured ones for $100 which includes a refundable $50 core charge.

Questions:
1. Is this the average price for a 'brand new' (not remanufactured) OEM caliper?
2. Is there a way of telling if the caliper installed is brand new or remanufactured?
3. Should the $195 price be less the core charge since they have my old caliper?

I just want to know if I paid a reasonable price.

Thank you much.
--
Brian M. - 1998 S70GLT, 1998 S70 GTA






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