Re: 5000 brake booster (servo)

[Carl DeSousa <desousa@cisco.com>]

Zafer,

> From: zm@mhcnet.att.com (Zafer Mehmood  [209])
> Wow, that's a lot of money. The brake booster is ok so far on my car
> (87 5000TQ with 129K miles) but I've recently replaced the brake master
> cylinder ($90 for the OEM ATE) and the pressure accumulator ($200).
> Replaced them myself, so didn't pay for labor. The hydraulic pump is
> next on my list (about $250 to $300).
> 
> > I opted for the OEM master cylinder
> > this time as apposed to an aftermarket one.  Its just not worth it to
> > me anymore to put in aftermarket parts.  This is about the 3rd time
> > I've had to replace an aftermarket part. As an example the aftermarket
> > master cylinder cost $130 last year.  Now I paid $175 for one from Carlsen.  
> 
> Seems like Carlsen jacked up their prices recently. Linda quoted me $120
> for the ATE brake master cylinder in late August. Do you know if you got
> the quattro list discount? I ended up buying the same ATE cylinder from
> Halsey for $90.

oops, that $175 is a mistake, it should have been $120ish.   You see I'm
going against repair shop etiquit to demand wholesale prices for parts
while getting good service done.  I'm in negotiations with the service
department at Carlsen to set this up.  You know, most shops make their
living on parts and labor.   

btw, I was in Linda's office/parts area and 
noticed a sign on the wall, it said "internet: cost+20%" so thats the
discount we've been seeing.  She mentioned that she has enjoyed
talking with "most" people from this group.  

Carl DeSousa