Did they at least replace the fluid for front brakes also? The drums probably shlould have been replaced. The handbrake won't work for long if they are oversized. What did they charge for labor? Did that at least include new spring hardware kits? I see labor at 1.5 to 2 hours tops. That should include the inspection and complete brake fluid change. (Did they use DOT4)? How much could the shoes and cylinders possibly cost for that car? Maybe you also got new bearings and seals?

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: Dumas Magee <MrNegNRG@AOL.COM>
Date: Thursday, February 9, 2006 8:53 am
Subject: Meineke Brake Job

> My daughter's been using my '90 Vanagon because the emergency
> brake in her
> '90 Jetta wasn't working. (Vanagon content)
>
> Being in a hurry and not wanting to work in the driveway in the
> middle of
> winter or skimp on my daughters brakes, we (I) took the Jetta to
> the local
> Meineke Shop.
>
> Replaced shoes (with Raybestos), replaced both wheel cylinders,
> turned drums.
>
> The Bill: $677.82, after a $117.05 "Big Brake Sale" Discount
>
> Is it me, or does that seem a little high?
>
> Dale Ward
> Mr. Negative Energy
> LiMBO Club House Keeper
> www.limbobus.org
>