In a message dated 98-05-12 00:50:30 EDT, maddie@INTERLOG.COM writes:

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  I just got my brakes re-done on my 1986 Vanagon, My mechanic replaced the
 cylinders and shoes, cables,etc. The weird thing ( i think??) is he took the
 old parts to recycle . (O.k. forgive my lack of knowledge..the part he took
 looked like a C and the pads/shoes attach to it.) I generally trust
 him...but i was wondering if this seems weird to others. I mean..i don't
 really need them (obviously they needed to be replaced) but..should i ask
 for them back?? He normally gives me all the old parts but he seemed like
 this was a common thing.

 i'd appreciate any thoughts on this...
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 The brakes shoes he took have to sent back to his supplier. They are cores
and he will be charged if he doesnt send them back. Your old shoes will be
recycled with new shoes. Michael M 87 syncro.