Hi,
I brought my 2001 in the other day for the 37500 service, which apparently included a brake inspection. Lo and behold, I was told that I had 15% of the front brake linings left, and they would be glad to replace them for me for a low $130.
After asking about the cost of just the pads ($50), I decided that for $80 I'll just do them myself. I pulled the front wheel off of the left side, pulled the calipers off, and there was over half the pad left. I pulled the wheel off of the right side, and looked into the caliper and it looked to have move than half left as well, though I didn't look at the inside pad.
Has anybody else run into this scam? I know I've seen this with independent shops, but I guess I figured that the Honda dealer might be a bit more honest.
Anyways, how many miles are you getting out of your front brakes? I'm trying to get some ammo for chewing them out later this week. Thanks.
I brought my 2001 in the other day for the 37500 service, which apparently included a brake inspection. Lo and behold, I was told that I had 15% of the front brake linings left, and they would be glad to replace them for me for a low $130.
After asking about the cost of just the pads ($50), I decided that for $80 I'll just do them myself. I pulled the front wheel off of the left side, pulled the calipers off, and there was over half the pad left. I pulled the wheel off of the right side, and looked into the caliper and it looked to have move than half left as well, though I didn't look at the inside pad.
Has anybody else run into this scam? I know I've seen this with independent shops, but I guess I figured that the Honda dealer might be a bit more honest.
Anyways, how many miles are you getting out of your front brakes? I'm trying to get some ammo for chewing them out later this week. Thanks.