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Old 09-30-2005, 04:59 AM
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My dealership said that I have to get new front and rear brake pads because they are really worn down. Sometimes I hear a high pitched screeching sound while driving...is this the wear indicator? Also, they said since I am getting new pads I should have the rotors machined. Is this true or are they just trying to do more work? Finally, they recommended a brake fluid change. All this for a little less then $700. Is this a ripoff?
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$700, yeah, that's a ripoff.
Old 09-30-2005, 05:41 AM
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Get the brake pads,and do the job yourself;very easy,and you'll save =/-$500.00
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Pads are $80 for the whole set, machining rotors is about the same.

Brake fluid is $10-20, even for the good stuff (ATE or Motul).

There is not $500 worth of labor in that job....no way.

If you don't want to or can't DIY, at least get the parts and have an independent shop do the labor. That stealership is shafting you.

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for that price, get new drilled and slotted cad plated rotors- no rust if you take care of them!
and just buy the pads-

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