[V8] Monkey lad attack thwarted in FL

[Tony and Lillie]

Just did rear brakes on an 02 Accord for a wife's friend, because the NTB 
guys gave her a quote of $700 for all four. They said she needed all four 
calipers, pads, and rotors. Why calipers, "because the pistons dont 
automatically retract". Huh???? Anhooooo, new pads and rotors on the rear, 
and a fluid flush later, I cost her less than $150. Brakes are quiet again, 
and she's happy. Might be doing the TB as well (it's a V6, fun, fun) since I 
don't know anyone in the area to send her to that's reputable :(

Yea, monkey lads...............................

Tony Hoffman

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Subject: [V8] Monkey lad attack thwarted in FL


>
>
> Called the local Pep Boyz for a quote on changing the timing belt on a 
> Honda Accord - mentioned, do
> water pump at same time.
>
> Quote came to $930 . . .
>
> (Honda dealer gets about half that.)
>
> "Why?"
>
> "Well we have to do the entire job again just to do the pump."
>
> "No, the pump is changed while everything else is off anyway - no more 
> than 20 minutes extra time."
>
> "That's what the flat rate book sez, buddy, ya doan like it, take it 
> someplace else."
>
> No problem - zoooom!
>
>
>
> I loathe working on non-Audis, even if they are easier.
>
> Friends don't let friends take their cars to monkey lads . . .
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Mike Arman
> 1990 V8Q