Brake squeak
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Brake squeak
For awhile now my brakes have been squeaking like a mother. My brakes are really good, not the absolute world's best, but they're solid. I took them across the street to Goodyear and I had them check them out (which I thought they advertised for free, but I guess it's $42...). Anyway, they told me the brakes were fine, and the only thing they could do to get rid of the squeak was to do a front break rotor refinish for a whopping $212. Is it just me or is that ridiculous? Also, they said there was a coolant and oil leak, but they didn't know where and they priced me a $48 fee for checking where the issue is.
I told them forget it, and I'm taking my car to a shop that specializes in European cars tomorrow. I talked to them on the phone and they said the most they would charge is $180 and that's to simply reverse the brake pad - assuming they're in good condition - or they'll keep the brake pad the way it is and add this paste that will supposedly make the brakes stop squeaking for $48.
Any input? Kinda new to Land Rovers and cars since this is my first car (I'm a teenager.)
I told them forget it, and I'm taking my car to a shop that specializes in European cars tomorrow. I talked to them on the phone and they said the most they would charge is $180 and that's to simply reverse the brake pad - assuming they're in good condition - or they'll keep the brake pad the way it is and add this paste that will supposedly make the brakes stop squeaking for $48.
Any input? Kinda new to Land Rovers and cars since this is my first car (I'm a teenager.)
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#7
$212 is a ripoff to just put some snake oil on your brakes. You could get new pads for less than that and put them on yourself. It is an easy job (if you have the right tools). There is a write up on how to change pads/rotors. Read it and see if you think you can do it yourself.
DIY: Part I — Replacing Rear Rotors and Brake Pads on a Land Rover Discovery II - MAVROMATIC
DIY: Part II — Replacing Front Rotors and Brake Pads on a Land Rover Discovery II - MAVROMATIC
DIY: Part I — Replacing Rear Rotors and Brake Pads on a Land Rover Discovery II - MAVROMATIC
DIY: Part II — Replacing Front Rotors and Brake Pads on a Land Rover Discovery II - MAVROMATIC
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#10
Whatever "paste" they use will be a very temporary fix. Like Mike said, if you can follow directions, you can change the pads. It is very easy and will give you MUCH better results. Look up the Akebono brake pad deal recently posted. For around $90 you can replace all four pads with quality pads that will stop your squeal.