huntr1
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I called Quade's Auto & Diesel. "Sure, we'll come out, @ $90/hr."
Guy Motors in Mechanicsville is $98/hr.
Place up in Waldorf where I had the clutch in my Focus replaced back in 2010 or so charged $98/hr too.
Truck Needs New Brake Lines
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Guy Motors in Mechanicsville is $98/hr.
Place up in Waldorf where I had the clutch in my Focus replaced back in 2010 or so charged $98/hr too.
DEEKAYPEE8569
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D*mn.....did they come to you, or did you take your stuff to them? Quade's is looking better'n better.
I was quoted $980 in labor to replace the water pump, fan clutch, and thermostat in my SUV. I decided to swap out the alternator too, since it had to come off in the process. I finished the job in 4.5 hours and even installed a CAT back system which took about another 2 hours.
If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. ~ Red Green
If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. ~ Red Green
DEEKAYPEE8569
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Thing is.....all I need.....well, right now, is brake lines; hopefully :fingerscrossed: just one brake hose. There's NO WAY the labor charge for that is $980/hr..
You never needed any special tools. All you need to do is get the lines pre-bent. They sell the whole kit for a 1999 Chevy Silverado K1500 for a little over $100.
https://www.1aauto.com/brake-line-s..._content=BRL&gclid=CP-tpJ36ztMCFVBqfgodXlIJSQ
DEEKAYPEE8569
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The only thing(s) missing in this kit is/are these, for the front end; which is where I think the real problem is, anyway.
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kwillia
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Easy for you to encourage him to work on his own brake lines with him traveling the roads here and you being way out in WV...
Easy for you to encourage him to work on his own brake lines with him traveling the roads here and you being way out in WV...
I was just in Maryland Saturday (up north in Bel Air) glad to get out again, the air really stinks out there. On the way back passed a guy hauling a trailer and as I went by I caught his graphics that said Coombs Creek Marina.
I'll be back that way in June after the kids get out of school to bring one of my granddaughters out for a month or so. Can't wait to watch the boredom set in.
kwillia
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Boredom?!?!?! I used to love spending a couple weeks of summer with my Grandpa in Johnstown, PA. We did a lot of hiking, gardening, berry picking, and outdoorsy stuff. Good times.
Those are $13 a side at Auto Zone. So for under $150 in parts you can replace every inch of lines on the that thing. Man up and get'r done.
DEEKAYPEE8569
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Easy for you to encourage him to work on his own brake lines with him traveling the roads here and you being way out in WV...
HEeey.....I resemble that remark!
You're right though......I possess the knowledge and the tools to do the job; I just lack the confidence in my own abilities.
You see, brake repair is; to me; one of those things one can't say, "Weeellll.....that LOOKS right;" just to find out; hopefully not catastrophically; that it's not.
DEEKAYPEE8569
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Dropped off the truck @ Mr. Tire last night. This morning, they call me and tell me that the faulty brake line is broken in a place they "don't feel comfortable working with." ???
glhs837
Power with Control
Bet the above is what's up. They dont want to take the chance on tripling the repair bill and having you walk away from the truck.....
DEEKAYPEE8569
Well-Known Member
As long as I don't get a bill when I pick up the truck, I'm good. Well.....I've been reading reviews about Martin's Auto Tech in H'wood.....I guess I'll give him a call. Probably should've gone there in the first place.
calvcopf
Well-Known Member
They are obviously in over their head. Take your truck to a better shop. Mr. Tire breaks more stuff than they fix anyway.
black dog
Free America
A few more posts and this could make a drama auto repair TV show.
We can call it,,, blow & go to the next repair shop.
Brake lines... Brake lines.... When you gonna blow... Step on the peddle and all you hear is whoosh...... Brake lines.... Brake lines.... When you gonna blow....
We can call it,,, blow & go to the next repair shop.
Brake lines... Brake lines.... When you gonna blow... Step on the peddle and all you hear is whoosh...... Brake lines.... Brake lines.... When you gonna blow....
Brake lines... Brake lines.... When you gonna blow... Step on the peddle and all you hear is whoosh...... Brake lines.... Brake lines.... When you gonna blow....
Better keep your daytime job too....
DEEKAYPEE8569
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Went through Martin's Auto Tech(Hollywood) website. Waiting for an appointment.
99.......
Larry Gude
Strung Out
If you have the time, why not dive in? I mean, I presume it's not the daily driver so if you screw it all up and it has to sit for the following weekend or evenings, so what? You'll be developing some skill, getting to know more about the truck you intend to keep and you've got resources. :shrug: