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A few days ago I took my '01 Taurus into the dealership for an oil change and had asked them to check my brakes because I suspected I needed new brake pads.
After the oil change, the auto guy called me and said that my brake pads were all down to 1mm and that I may also need to replace one front rotor.
I called a few days later to get a quote for those replacements and the gal said she would type up a quote pulling the information from what was put in my file.
My jaw dropped to the floor when all of the following was included on my quote:
-Both front brake pads (expected)
-Both rear brake pads (expected)
-Front rotors (est. $198)
-Rear drums (est. $215)
-Rear shoes (est. $58)
-Wheel cylinders (est. $104)
-Hardware kit (est. $14)
-Labor estimated to be 3.8 hrs and charge of $272
Background on my car:
- 2001 Ford Taurus SES with 89,700 miles. All new tires last fall, always keep up on oil changes, all fluid levels, etc. Last fall my rear springs were replaced and I had to replace the timing belt gasket after a leak had started prior. The auto guy on the phone this week said, "everyone was impressed at how well you take care of your car. It's in perfect condition, except your brakes are low."
There are NO leaks of brake fluid (or any fluid from beneath the hood or from the rear).
I know that sometimes rotors warp and have to be replaced, I've read that between 100,000-150,000 miles the rear drums MAY need to be replaced, and if your brake fluid is leaking, your wheel cylinders may need to be replaced.
My brake light never came on and there are no leaks. Should all of this auto work be necessary?- really? Or is the autobody trying to take me for another $940 bill?
Please HELP if you can!! I have some driving trips coming up this summer and need to get whatever fixed as soon as possible, but don't want to be charged an arm and a leg if it's not necessary.
THANK YOU in advance!!!
After the oil change, the auto guy called me and said that my brake pads were all down to 1mm and that I may also need to replace one front rotor.
I called a few days later to get a quote for those replacements and the gal said she would type up a quote pulling the information from what was put in my file.
My jaw dropped to the floor when all of the following was included on my quote:
-Both front brake pads (expected)
-Both rear brake pads (expected)
-Front rotors (est. $198)
-Rear drums (est. $215)
-Rear shoes (est. $58)
-Wheel cylinders (est. $104)
-Hardware kit (est. $14)
-Labor estimated to be 3.8 hrs and charge of $272
Background on my car:
- 2001 Ford Taurus SES with 89,700 miles. All new tires last fall, always keep up on oil changes, all fluid levels, etc. Last fall my rear springs were replaced and I had to replace the timing belt gasket after a leak had started prior. The auto guy on the phone this week said, "everyone was impressed at how well you take care of your car. It's in perfect condition, except your brakes are low."
There are NO leaks of brake fluid (or any fluid from beneath the hood or from the rear).
I know that sometimes rotors warp and have to be replaced, I've read that between 100,000-150,000 miles the rear drums MAY need to be replaced, and if your brake fluid is leaking, your wheel cylinders may need to be replaced.
My brake light never came on and there are no leaks. Should all of this auto work be necessary?- really? Or is the autobody trying to take me for another $940 bill?
Please HELP if you can!! I have some driving trips coming up this summer and need to get whatever fixed as soon as possible, but don't want to be charged an arm and a leg if it's not necessary.
THANK YOU in advance!!!