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Re: Brake pad and rotor replacement [mailman2] by geo9
Apr 18, 2006 (5:34 am)

Replying to: mailman2 (Apr 17, 2006 6:11 pm)

MAIL........Those prices are about "right" for a stealer
brake job.................
Of course they are gonna want to replace the pads, rotors,
calipers and poss. the brake hose(s) and just about
anything else that MAY be "marginal" !!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Remember that word LIABILITY ? It rears its UGLY head
where safety items are required.............
 
While any brake job is NOT for the inexperienced. It is
easily done in a short time by a experienced "shadetree"
mechanic.
A set of good pads are under $30. A rotor "cut" is $10
bucks each, a replacement rotor on a 4x4 is anywhere from $50 to $150 each and a set of rebuilt calipers is under $50!.............
 
Where are you getting these prices and what is included ?????????
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Re: intermediate shaft by firefly5 [firefly5] by geo9
Apr 18, 2006 (5:39 am)

Replying to: firefly5 (Apr 17, 2006 6:25 pm)

GUYS.....take a peek over at ridglineownersclub or
tundrasolutions.com
GM is NOT the only automaker with steering shaft
or cold start knock problems.............
 
But to be FAIR......."THOSE" vehicles NEVER have problems!
Just ask any of their owners here in "fantasyland"!!!!!
 
Did I mention the titan? Thats another "perfect one" too!
 
..........LOL !!!!!!!!!
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Re: Brake pad and rotor replacement [geo9] by mailman2
Apr 18, 2006 (6:18 am)

Replying to: geo9 (Apr 18, 2006 5:34 am)

The dealer did an inspection and I did see the pads and rotors are gone. They had turned them about a year ago for rust. The $1,000 was from the dealer for 4 rotors and pads all around. A local brake place said they could do the same for $700 with a lifetime warranty.
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Re: Brake pad and rotor replacement [mailman2] by obyone
Apr 18, 2006 (10:34 am)

Replying to: mailman2 (Apr 18, 2006 6:18 am)

There are rotors and then there are rotors. There are also rotors that warp. There are ceramic pads and there are metallic pads which will make your rims look like a BMW's. I'd ask what kind of rotor and pads that both will be using cause it will make a difference in the price. Geo9 said $50 to $150 on the rotors. If garage B was using $150 rotors X4 and a quality ceramic pad...well then he'd be charging for parts with free installation.
 
Personally, if you could just call around and ask how much they would charge to install pads and rotors with you providing the parts to get a better idea on their labor charge. And if opting for that route, I'd definitely would pick up my own parts and watch them install it.
 
One last thing...try to stay away from Midas....lol.
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Re: 2500 HD 4x4 Transfer case problem [intlgrind] by 2000z71blk
Apr 18, 2006 (12:04 pm)

Replying to: intlgrind (Apr 09, 2005 5:54 pm)

I agree with you I have a 2000 GMC Sierra the transfer case just emptied out. Not sure what the issue is. If it's cracked I'm gonna be bull----. If it's the seals I can deal with it. I had no warning at all the fluid just dumped out of the tranfer case when I parked it. I had it put up on the wrecker with the rear facing the pavement and it completly dumped out....
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2000 Sierra Tranfer case fluid dump. by 2000z71blk
Apr 18, 2006 (12:10 pm)
I had slight vibration on the highway pulled into work. Put it in park and all the Transfer case fluid dumped out of the truck. The truck has 83K on it. Is this happening often with these truck. I hope I don't have a cracked transfer case if it is I'm gonna be heated. I've never towed or plowed with this truck ugggggg!!!
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Re: 2500 HD 4x4 Transfer case problem [2000z71blk] by geo9
Apr 18, 2006 (7:45 pm)

Replying to: 2000z71blk (Apr 18, 2006 12:04 pm)

BLK............ I know EXACTLY what you are gonna find !
A wear thru hole in the case itself. It wears from the
inside OUT !!!!!!! This is a known NPG tran. case prob. and is well noted on a few GM truck sites along with
pics and cures...............
 
Some guys use JB Weld, another guy used a pan screw along
with a washer and sealer. Will dig up link for ya !
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Re: 2500 HD 4x4 Transfer case problem [geo9] by geo9
Apr 19, 2006 (5:36 am)

Replying to: geo9 (Apr 18, 2006 7:45 pm)

Heres a link to pics of the GM trans. case link.
Is yours there? There are others posted elsewhere
with fixes but this is the most common area for the
wear thru leak.........
http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40876&hl=transfer+case+link
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Re: 2005 gmc 1500 [keefe1] by firefly5
Apr 20, 2006 (3:39 pm)

Replying to: keefe1 (Mar 06, 2006 11:10 am)

Hey keefe1, each time they cut your rotors and drums it lessens the life of it. Also too much cutting of the front rotors will cause them to heat up and warp a lot faster. I'd contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager at 1-800-426-8782.If this doesn't help contact the Better Business Bureau. Just stick to it and be persistant.(Good Luck).
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Re: Brake pad and rotor replacement [obyone] by mailman2
Apr 21, 2006 (4:44 am)

Replying to: obyone (Apr 18, 2006 10:34 am)

Had rotors and pads all around. Cost $700. I was there when they took everything off. Could not believe that GM would allow such crap to be installed on their trucks. The rotors were pitted and rusted and the pads were chewed up. I am light on the pedal so it's not abuse. Only 40,000 miles 2001 Z-71. The pads are lifetime and rotors are 1 year but if they rust up, he'll replace them free. GM's rotors rust up in the lot. Looked at a new truck and the rotors are rusted. Salesman said the rust will come off when you start to drive it. YEAH RIGHT

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