From: udfp57a@prodigy.com@INTERNET on Mon, Nov 4, 1996 7:49
>first post, so please bear with me. have checked faq but doesn't really
answer >my problem. have a 93 2wd,318 ci, and extended cab. also have warped
rotors and >worn pads. at 27000 miles. seems like too soon to need a brake
job, but thats >what's diagnosed. been quoted $180 +/- by dealer, which
seems high. any >thoughts or advice? supposed to include chrysler parts and
some new brake pad. >any experience out there similar to mine. TIA.
All four of the CC products I have owned since 85 (including my 89 Dakota)
have had problems with warped rotors. In each case I was able to turn them
but they warped again in about the same 20-30k time frame. Once replaced
with after market rotors never had a problem again.
If you do the work yourself the job should be well under $100.00. You can
get name brand (Bendix, Raybestos) pads at auto discount stores for $20-$35,
store brand for under $20.00 (store brands normally come with a lifetime
warranty). The rotors can be turned for about $10 each. If the rotors are
warped real bad and there is not enough material to allow them to be turned
you can pick up new rotors for less than $50 each if you shop around.
Dave Clement
89 4x4 LE
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