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Re: Realistic registration/repair costs to get a car on the road
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Tue, 18 May 2004 23:34
 
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agree with shinny - $20 brake pads - spend a bit more
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I definitely agree - all these figures are guesstimates, some will be higher and some lower. I don't remember the last time I bought a set of every-day brake pads so I'm just guessing.
But that said... if the car does nothing more than drive to and from the shops, and the rest of the car is in top nick, then cheap brake pads would probably do the trick anyway.
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Fuel filter $5 i'd say $10-$15
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Being carby, from memory the last one was $2.50
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Clutch fluid $0 (covered under brake fluid - same shit)
Brake fluid $20 ($7 for dot5 castrol)
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I assume from that you've never bled out an entire hydraulic system...? I'd allow two full bottles for the brakes and then you'll need another bottle for the clutch. Also plan to use that Motul fluid which is about $10-12/bottle.
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Brake lines $60 (what for - inspect ones on there first)
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I have pulled apart HEAPS of cars around this age, and they all have deteriorated brake lines. I challenge anyone with a 20yo Toyota to remove the brake lines and give them a bit of a bend back and forth. You'll notice pretty comprehensive cracking of the external layer 95 times of 100. Don't hear of many people bursting brake hoses, but I'm not about to be the first. $60 well spent!
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Caliper overhaul $50 inspect first - a kit might cost you more than $50!
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Kits are $8-$12 from my local brake place, and even if they're completely shagged my brake place does a single-piston caliper overhauls for $50ea.
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Disc Machine $50 about right (if they can be machined, otherwise replacement could be $200)
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I'm actually doing a brake upgrade on the car so I'll be making a point of getting rotors of an acceptable thickness. Just didn't think I'd mention this upgrade in case I confused people 
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Wheel cylinders $30 inspect old ones first
Brake shoes $30 inspect old ones
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Stuff like this is assumed as this is more of a worst-case list. That said, I'll probably replace the cylinders anyway, but if the shoes are good I'll leave them.
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transfer fee and stamp duty
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As it's not a transfer of rego and the car will be purchased this side of $500, there's not a whole lot of stamp duty to be paid, and obviously no transfer fee.
[Updated on: Tue, 18 May 2004 23:39]
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Realistic registration/repair costs to get a car on the road
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7M-Brisbane | Tue, 18 May 2004 02:07 |
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mrshin | Tue, 18 May 2004 02:55 |
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Les | Tue, 18 May 2004 02:56 |
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Grega | Tue, 18 May 2004 05:06 |
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roadrunner | Tue, 18 May 2004 08:58 |
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mrshin | Tue, 18 May 2004 09:21 |
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7M-Brisbane | Tue, 18 May 2004 23:34 |
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7M-Brisbane | Tue, 18 May 2004 23:46 |
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7M-Brisbane | Tue, 18 May 2004 23:49 |
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NickAE86 | Wed, 19 May 2004 05:58 |
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7M-Brisbane | Thu, 20 May 2004 23:28 |
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jackel | Sat, 22 May 2004 15:47 |
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Techie | Mon, 24 May 2004 15:01 |
