Robie:  I'm curious to know what the dealership gave as the reason to
replace the calipers, and ditto with the rotors(ie, what were the
measurements...thickness vs minimun thickness; or were they deeply scored).
There should be a real specific reason for replacing those parts, and you
should be told about it.  And of course sometimes mechanics(esp. at
dealerships) will exagerate or even create evil when it isn't present.

John

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robie Pierce" <robie19@HOME.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2000 7:24 AM
Subject: $$$Brake Job$$

> 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 ! !
>