Re: [A/S] Re: brakes and shocks

[Jim Norman <hddecker@xxxxxxx>]

You get what you pay for and pay for and pay for.

My experience with cookie cutter chain brake shops, has been that the 
life time warranty is only on the pads and shoes.  I quit going to these 
places after my first brake job at one, because it became apparent that 
they used it as a money maker. They use the lower grade parts, often 
from off shore where the quality can be suspect, just to get you back in 
the door. Once back you get,  'Sir, we are going to have to replace the 
hardware, that will be $25.00 per wheel.", "you need new rotors, the 
last time they were turn they were down to the minimum, that will be 
$100.00 per side.", etc.

They will install premium parts if you are willing to pay the price, 
then there is no warranty.

If I can't do the work myself, I take it to my local independent 
mechanic that I have dealt with for years. I have premium North American 
made parts installed and know that the job will be done right and that 
it will last.

The $130.00 "Life Time Warranty" fee paid by the original poster, still 
had a hefty profit margin in it.

I made the mistake once, I won't do it again.

regards...
Jim