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Old 08-08-2023, 03:50 PM
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You'd cry at what I pay for insurance. Hint, flood zone
 
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Afternoon Woods, I thought this was going to be a nice relaxing day but noooooo….. Trish says “ there’s noise coming from the left front wheel of my car “. For Pete’s sake, I just did rear brake pads & rotors last week . But, I’ve learned, if she says it’s making noise, I’d better check it. Sure enough,…front left side gone. Well pads and rotors, Done 🥵.
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Old 08-08-2023, 04:12 PM
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Husband points, Chuck.
 
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Old 08-08-2023, 04:14 PM
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Sounds like you should have done the front brakes too...
 
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Old 08-08-2023, 04:14 PM
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I hate that anymore. Used to do brakes, oil/filter and other small jobs on our vehicles years ago. Anymore, I'm not sure I would do brakes! I used to was a mechanic, so I have the tools, and some knowledge, but these new cars and trucks....ugh!!
 
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Old 08-08-2023, 04:18 PM
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Sounds like you should have done the front brakes too...
The “Parts Girl “ @ NAPA said I did them in 2017, I think she is over using them .
 
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Old 08-08-2023, 04:41 PM
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And if you think I’m done ranting……..you’re crazy, I’m collecting supplies to service the driveline on my Ram, I just paid $47.50 a quart for transfer case fluid ( special Borg/ Warner 44-46 ) for Ram . I’m nearing a grand for fluids & filters (parts only) I have to do all the work .
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Old 08-08-2023, 04:48 PM
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And I thought Harley parts were over priced, they don’t hold a candle to Ram/ MOPAR !.
 
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Originally Posted by Backforty
Afternoon Woods, I thought this was going to be a nice relaxing day but noooooo….. Trish says “ there’s noise coming from the left front wheel of my car “. For Pete’s sake, I just did rear brake pads & rotors last week . But, I’ve learned, if she says it’s making noise, I’d better check it. Sure enough,…front left side gone. Well pads and rotors, Done 🥵.
It’s beer and cigar time now .

Grease them! I did brakes for a country gall who got tired of the noise and COVERED her rotors in grease. It was a mess.
 
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And I thought Harley parts were over priced, they don’t hold a candle to Ram/ MOPAR !.

Toyota is pretty high as well. Our 30,000 service is coming up and our service agreement doesnt cover everything. My portion will be $600. I dont feel like doing the work so ya gotta pay.
 


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