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Daughter took her 2010 Honda Fit to the local ripem off shop and this is what they said about her car that went in for brake noise
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For the record the fluid in her reservoir was brown like coffee which to me means its old so we flushed it all out of her system and refilled with new fluid.
We changed her rotors and installed new ceramic pads after cleaning and greasing calipers and shims. $99 for rotors and pads.
I scanned her car and found a bad transmission sensor that this company never did. That was $60.
3 hrs of my time to educate my daughter and her boyfriend how to do this work.
Nowhere near the quote she received!
We changed her rotors and installed new ceramic pads after cleaning and greasing calipers and shims. $99 for rotors and pads.
I scanned her car and found a bad transmission sensor that this company never did. That was $60.
3 hrs of my time to educate my daughter and her boyfriend how to do this work.
Nowhere near the quote she received!
Brake fluid is hydroscopic which means it absorbs water. When the fluid is contaminated with water, it lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid which can cause brake failure. Also the water in the fluid causes rust in the system. These rust particles will damage the abs valves and the seals in the calipers and wheel cylinders. Brake fluid should be flushed every 2 years.
My 20 year old daughter came back home to visit and discovered her brakes were making a lot of noise. So I told her I would take her to three local shops to get three estimates, as you should always do when feasible, and I’d help her choose the best one. So after the three visits, she was in tears. The estimates were about $800, $1200, and $1600 (roughly). I discussed with her the best choice based on what they said and what they charged and who seemed the most trustworthy. As it turned out, we both agreed that the Firestone dealer seemed the most honest and thoughtful and would be the best choice. But I told her, that luckily for her, I have “a guy”. So a quick trip to NAPA, all new pads, new front rotors, and new brake fluid…and about $180 later (these are 2016 prices 😉) dad had her brakes working like a champ. On most cars, disc brakes are about the easiest thing you can do and don’t require fancy tools…brake fluid flush may require a YouTube video though so you don’t jack up the ABS. 🤷♂️
The biggest problem with the auto repair industry is training, there is no standarderdized training for mechanics. 20 years ago it was thought you could be a mechanic if you weren't qualified to do anything else. That train of thought is no longer true, if it ever was to begin with.
Way to go!!
It ain't rocket science
I worked with a guy that owes an import shop in G’ville. He’d sell used parts as new parts to his loyal customers. Pretty shady.
Doing your own work is a lot cheaper. If you have the knowledge, YouTube, tools & time there is no reason not to do it.
Doing your own work is a lot cheaper. If you have the knowledge, YouTube, tools & time there is no reason not to do it.
My son was quoted $1,200 for brakes and rotors for his car.
The premium grade parts from Rock Auto were less than $200 and we changed all 4 in less than 3 hours.
He asked how the dealership could get away with charging so much for a job that required only basic tools.
I explained because too many folks are no longer willing to get their hands dirty or take the time to learn how their car works.
The premium grade parts from Rock Auto were less than $200 and we changed all 4 in less than 3 hours.
He asked how the dealership could get away with charging so much for a job that required only basic tools.
I explained because too many folks are no longer willing to get their hands dirty or take the time to learn how their car works.
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