[MR2] OT: recommendations for a good independent mechanic in Baltimore area?

[Bob Peitzke]

That's been my policy for years - I tolerate moderate wear patterns; replace
the rotors when they get too bad.  I just found rotors on RockAuto.com for ~
$45 each.  Wonder how much they are at their local Lexus dealer!  I flush
the brake fluid every other pad change; this lets me go many years between
caliper rebuilds without sticking & abnormal wear.

I'm sending my daughter & son-in-law an email with these recommendations.

Still hoping for a mechanic recommendation - I'm not gonna pack tools on my
next visit; they don't even have jack stands or a floor jack.

Bob Peitzke

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Schultz [mailto:bob-schultz at comcast.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 2:39 PM
To: 'Bob Peitzke'
Subject: RE: [MR2] OT: recommendations for a good independent mechanic in
Baltimore area?

You shouldn't have to turn the rotors on any Toyota...
Only replace if the rotors pulse or went metal on metal

Just did it on a 4runner
If they don't pulse, just pad slap it.

Bendix $39.95 at advance for the 4runner after an online coupon.



-----Original Message-----
From: mr2-bounces at mr2.com [mailto:mr2-bounces at mr2.com] On Behalf Of Bob
Peitzke
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 5:33 PM
To: mr2 at mr2.com
Subject: [MR2] OT: recommendations for a good independent mechanic in
Baltimore area?

Hi, all,

 

My older daughter has a 2007 Lexus RX-350 that needs a brake job; the dealer
quoted $435 for front pads, rotor resurfacing & hydraulic fluid flush.  Wish
I were close enough to do it for her.

 

Wonder if anyone could recommend a good & honest mechanic in the Baltimore
area.

 

TIA

 

Bob Peitzke

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