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Replying to: pepito51 (Aug 13, 2009 3:10 am) Yes, they should turn the rotors when they change the pads. Since you have never had a brake job, the rotors should be okay to turn unless they are warped, in which case they require replacement for safe, quiet, and smooth future operation. Turning a warped rotor will often lead to a too thin remaining rotor, which will only warp again very quickly from heat during usage. I think most folks just use the exchange method. When I changed mine at 39K (brownish ting to fluid), the dealer made no attempt to up-sell. In fact he really didn't want me to take the "pan drop" option as it was not necessary with the design of the system. I've run some "powerful" stuff through my injector system, but my mileage has still deteriorated. I too would be interested in others comments on the dealer's injector cleaning service. I had an '85 Nissan 300ZX Turbo that required the multi-port injectors to be "rodded out" about every 40K miles else performance and mileage suffered badly. I don't know exactly what the dealers offer for these SUVs or whether it is at all worth it. |
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Our Rainier is starting to repeatly get a P0442 error. Onstar twice said check the fuel cap for being tight. I reset the error with my code reader, but a couple months later I get it again. I checked the fill pipe seat and cleaned the gasket on the cap. Anyone else having this issue currently? Chris
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Replying to: drewmich (Aug 08, 2009 11:20 am) My wife however loves it! It will turn on a dime and give her change. Chris |
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Replying to: snoking (Aug 14, 2009 8:14 am)
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Replying to: cebteb (Aug 14, 2009 10:01 am) |
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Replying to: snoking (Aug 14, 2009 8:14 am) ken z |
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Rain Belt here, near Mt Rainier! Chris
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Thinking about having my Envoy with 78,000 mi. checked for new brake pads. At previous tire rotations I've been told they are "OK". Gmgoodwrench has a special this month (after $25 rebate) of $74.95. This includes installation of ACDelco DuraStop ceramic front brake pads. If rotors have to be turned, they told me that is about $80.00 extra. Four questions: 1) How good are the DuraStop ceramic pads?. Is that the same as or as good as OEM? 2) Why is it only "front brake pads"? Is it uncommon to have to do the rears, or do they last longer? 3) Does this sound like a good deal? 4) For future info, how long do rotors generally last before they, too, have to be replaced? Thanks! |
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Replying to: pepito51 (Aug 17, 2009 9:08 am) 3. Don't know. Get a quote from a reliable independent shop (not Midas). 4. At 78K miles, if you need brake pads you should have the rotors turned. Milling the rotors removes imperfections in the surface of rotor, which will allow your new pads to stop better and last longer. Unless you go to Midas or you have rotor warpage that requires a lot of milling to flatten, you should be able to have rotors turned at least twice without replacement. There is some minimum rotor thickness that must be maintained for safety and the mechanic will tell you when you have reached that point. The problem with Midas is that they machine the heck out of the rotors the first time so you have to have them replaced the second time. And there will be a second time because they use cheap pads that wear out quickly. It is a game for them and the sucker line (yeah, I fell for it years ago) is lifetime pad replacement.
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Replying to: cebteb (Aug 18, 2009 8:43 am) got ripped into $900 of service. had i driven 80 miles to my old mechanic it woulda been about $200-$300. i only go to midas for the $19.99 oil change adn tire rotation and then nod my head when they attempt to tell me what's wrong. |
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