06-01-2009, 04:29 PM
Yes, agreed- the 'chain' stores make their money by 'upselling'- go in with squeaky pads and you will go out with new calipers, rotors, brake lines, pads, shocks and/or struts and probably 'undercoating' and 'environmental charges' as well. They will even tell you "I'm not allowed to let your vehicle leave the shop because it's in this condition" if you go in for a 'free brake inspection".
I started doing all my own brake work after such an experience almost 30 years ago with a Midas shop. Never had a problem with a brake job I've ever done.
I do, however, despise drum brakes deeply.Now I always just buy a full spring kit, because the darn spring thing goes 'sproing' and heads right for the floor drain in the garage.
I started doing all my own brake work after such an experience almost 30 years ago with a Midas shop. Never had a problem with a brake job I've ever done.
I do, however, despise drum brakes deeply.Now I always just buy a full spring kit, because the darn spring thing goes 'sproing' and heads right for the floor drain in the garage.