Comments for John's Writings http://john96021.wordpress.com JohnsWritings.com Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:34:34 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on $1500.00 Brake Job! by Bigglesworth http://john96021.wordpress.com/2006/11/17/150000-brake-job/#comment-846 Bigglesworth Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:34:34 +0000 http://john96021.wordpress.com/2006/11/17/150000-brake-job/#comment-846 You most likely didn't need the calipers. Les Schwab's corporate policy is to always replace brake calipers with a brake job. I work for a leasing company approving repairs to company vehicles, and I deal with different Les Schwab locations on a daily basis. Every vehicle that goes to a Les Schwab for brakes gets calipers, whether they're needed or not. The shop will tell you they're doing a 'full' brake job & that the caliper replacement is necessary to prevent a pull when braking after the job - but I'm also an ASE-certified master automotive tech, and know that a properly-trained mechanic can clean and lubricate the caliper pins to prevent the pull - it's part of a typical brake service at any other shop. Only very rarely do calipers fail and need replacement. You most likely didn’t need the calipers. Les Schwab’s corporate policy is to always replace brake calipers with a brake job. I work for a leasing company approving repairs to company vehicles, and I deal with different Les Schwab locations on a daily basis. Every vehicle that goes to a Les Schwab for brakes gets calipers, whether they’re needed or not.

The shop will tell you they’re doing a ‘full’ brake job & that the caliper replacement is necessary to prevent a pull when braking after the job – but I’m also an ASE-certified master automotive tech, and know that a properly-trained mechanic can clean and lubricate the caliper pins to prevent the pull – it’s part of a typical brake service at any other shop. Only very rarely do calipers fail and need replacement.

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