It was mostly my fault that I never checked them. I didn't see any reason
why though. From my knowledge, the fronts will wear out faster than the
back as they do 80% of the braking. I had the dealer replace the front
shoes and rotors at 12k due to warpage and they still have well over 1/2
left on them. They even almost look knew. I figured I had at least 10k
miles left.
I was going to check them once I finished unpacking from my move, but
haven't gotten to it yet.
Your "mechanic" issue could be valid. It took them 3.5 hours (from dropoff
to pickup) to investigate, replace all the parts, and align the wheels.
Seems really quick considering they had to order parts, and all 4 ball
joints to replace.
Chris
""Ronald Wong"" <ron-wong@cox.net> wrote in message
news:NDBBIHDGKKJOIJDEOCBMGEAGGCAA.ron-wong@cox.net...
>
> I have never trusted Badyear. They have a lot of these little shops
around
> town that rip you off. Of course it could be that there was more than one
> mechanic working on the vehicle at the same time. So how'd the brakes get
> so screwed up?
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Chris Reck
> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 3:38 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Did I just get screwed? + RANTING and ADVICE REQUESTED...
>
>
>
> This must be the worst year for me and my truck
>
> I was planning a trip to near Detroit to see family when everything
> happened. I was to leave tomorrow morning. After getting the new shocks
in
> and the larger BFG tires, I went a local Goodyear shop to get a $60 4
wheel
> alignment and came out after 3 hours short $1000.
>
> Ends up the brake noise I heard in the morning the last week meant that I
> had no rear brakes. The driver rear pad tore completely off the bonded
> surface and was floating free in the case. The drum was completely
> unusable. The passenger rear had one brake pad left and the drum was able
> to be machined. ------------>> $222 overall.
>
> They then asked me to come back a second time and they told me ALL 4 BALL
> JOINTS were shot. The play in them was more than 1/2". Good thing I had
> less than 50 miles on the new tires.
>
> THIS IS WHERE THEY GOT ME. They charged me $408 in labor to replace the
> ball joints. Their hourly rate was $73 per hour. It works out to 5.6
hours
> of labor. The longest possible time they could have worked on it was 3
> hours. DID I GET RIPPED OFF HERE?
>
> I was told they charge labor "per the book" and not actual working time.
I
> don't remember this being the case at other locations. What have other
> people been charged when it comes to labor? I think that I should be owed
> almost $200.
>
> BTW, they did use Raybestos base brand for the brakes and Spicer for the
> ball joints. Both I think are good brands.
>
> --
> Thanks!
>
> Chris Reck
> Chicagoland, IL
>
> '99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 V6 (Deep Amethyst)
> Custom K&N 6x9 air intake, Rancho RSX shocks (4), Pioneer full audio
system.
> BF Goodrich 32x11.5r15 T/A KO tires, All new Spicer Ball Joints(@59k)
>
>
>
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