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#43 of 46 A reasonable quote? by geneisaac1 Jul 06, 2009 (1:18 pm)
Q: Does this seem like a reasonable quote to you? A: I am handy, have high school auto shop experience, have some tools and shop manuals, so I do my own brake work. I honestly think that $630 is a lot to pay for so simple of a job. It's not the mechanic that gets most the profits, it's the dealership that charges $65/hr. Try to locate a DIY mechanic or a local vocational school with an auto shop instructor to overlook the job. However, If you are not strapped for cash, then by all means have the work done by a professional mechanic that will stand behind his work. Sometimes a mechanic will do the work on the side on a Saturday or a Sunday. Good Luck! Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Jul 06, 2009 5:00 pm)
#44 of 46 Re: A reasonable quote? [geneisaac1] by jeffyscott Jul 06, 2009 (5:00 pm)
Replying to: geneisaac1 (Jul 06, 2009 1:18 pm) Where are the dealerships that charge $65 per hour? I think right around $100 is more typical, at least where I live. $65 would be a low labor rate, even cheap for an independent.
#45 of 46 Rear Brakes Locked on 2000 Windstar LX by bostonwindstar Aug 30, 2009 (5:49 pm)
Had work done on master cylinder, rear brakes are now locked. Master Cylinder was replaced, System Bled., they took off ABS and replaced it and God knows what else. Now all parts are off, lines open Brakes are still locked. They want to smash brake drums.......   When drove into my drive way brake pedal went to floor. Hand brake cable is ok. How can I unlock Rear Brakes ????
#46 of 46 Braking Problem by wicksport Nov 24, 2009 (1:29 pm)
I have a 2001 Ford Windstar. Every so often - sometimes not for thousands of miles - the brakes will fail totally. I will hit the brake and it will go right to the floor. I have had this looked at the no one can seem to find the problem. It has happened about 4 times and is very scary. Anyone have any ideas?

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