They actually just sent me the breakdown of what I need (yikes).

 

None of that relates to engine mounts fyi. Except engine mount lmao

 

I took a pair of Z1 poly mounts to a reputable local shop, installed by a Nissan trained tech. They charge top-dollar when you bring your own parts, and I got dinged $475 for the work.

FWIW

 

I understand.. I was sharing all of the good fortune that has come my way by needing all of this!

 

I really don't want a car payment.. this thing has been paid off for two and a half years.. it's a 2012 G37x, 94000 miles. I had to get brand new tires, because two got slashed when I got cut off and hit a curb.

I guess there's no easy answer. I could get this fixed and something else could happen tomorrow, so I guess I'll ask another mechanic to tell me what else I might need in the near future before I do it.

 

Why are they replacing your calipers?

 

he said they’re releasing slowly, I believe?

I’m an investment guy, and the son of two doctors. I couldn’t know less about mechanical issues on cars! I appreciate all the help. You guys are amazing.

 

that's bs you can rebuild them with 20 kit if it even needs it. Pads rotors and brake flush is all you'll probably need

 

I'm assuming you mean a $20 kit?

 

OP, you really should take your car elsewhere. Your first clue that something isn't right is that he itemized brake cleaner, for crying out loud. You're second clue, he itemized "flush & fill brake fluid" separate from the cost of the fluid and separate from the labor on the entire job. That doesn't make any sense at all. I'd LOL at the brazenness, but this isn't funny for you. So find another shop. And if it's too much time & effort to find another shop, then hit up the dealership for a simple brake job. While there, get your estimate of whatever else they advise, and take that on another day.

But not this guy. Good luck.

 

@Rochester, would you be more satisfied if the shop entered a higher labor amount for the brake flush, then did a credit for labor overlap with the caliper replacement - one needs to bleed the calipers if the system is open. It's not an entire brake flush, but enough to get air out of that portion of the system. Sadly, even if the flush is done, my guess is only the fluid in the reservoir will be new. This, as opposed to flushing the entire system.

Agreed, brake cleaner should fall under shop supplies.

I don't see a labor line for the hub assembly replacement?

If I were the OP, i'd shop around get a few estimates. Rebuilding calipers is possible but need to have proper tools and know how. These days it's all about replacement of parts rather than actual repair (who fixes starters and alternators any more.... or transmissions).

If the OP cares to get his hands dirty, bleeding/flushing is relatively simple with the motive power bleeder and a few bottles of brake fluid.

 

yes caliper rebuild kit

 

This is all incredibly helpful. Thank you. I'm going to take the car to another place.

 

This BS is something my old shop used to pull. We would do a brake job (Calipers, rotors and pads) and you'd see a flush for the caliper on top of the install. We would also charge for brake fluid, brake CLEANER, and my personal favourite... THE GRINDING DISKS! It's a sign that they are going to try and F*** you over however they can, just to make a $. I found great luck with the small chain shops (Speedy has been great to me) Maybe try and find a reputable Nissan/Infiniti shop.

 

Yikes, this is why I don't go to shops. Been ten years since I stepped in one and had a quote done. That was the day I began to learn myself.