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Subject:$$$Brake Job$$
From:Robie Pierce
Date:Sun, 17 Dec 2000 10:24:41 -0500

My 91 vanagon failed state inspection due to front brake pads. Midas
gave me aa price $480 for pads and turn the rotors. Went to my Vanagon
shop. Original quote 240 new pads & turn the rotors. Then the call " you
need calipers, new rotors, pads, new bearings" price $1000 !  Gulp,...
well I got the Van back and my credit card is smokin at $1033. Rotors
$118 ea., Calipers, $129 ea.,  bearings & seals $100. Labor $319. I know
calipers, same VW part # from Bus Depot are $79 ea. 60% mark up !!
Some out there will say do it yourself, and wish I could, but disabled
in a WC. I have no real recourse, but put this into stats for a "high
end" brake job!

Looking for night work ! !

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