did i get taken advantage of??

2006 HONDA ACCORD
75,000 MILES
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CATIEGIBSONLANGSTON
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took my car to get new brakes (75K miles honda accord, owned since 20K miles). charged me $400 but now parking brake doesn't work??

Oct 10, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Did they do the front or rear brakes?If rears where they disc?What did they replace?Also ebrake worked before repairs?
Oct 10, 2012 at 5:10 PM
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CATIEGIBSONLANGSTON
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He replaced all brake pads, replaced rear disc and re-ground roters on front. told me front discs would need to be replaced in 1-2 yrs. e-brake worked before this work was done. now, when i pull the ebrake the car moves like no brake applied. this is a problem because i park on a hill!
Oct 10, 2012 at 5:14 PM
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EVOLVE960
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It is a possibility that they forgot to readjust the parking brake shoes after installing the rear rotors ( albiet a pretty big mistake it depends on the skill of the individial doing the work )
Oct 10, 2012 at 5:19 PM
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CATIEGIBSONLANGSTON
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I went by yesterday and said, "Hey I think you forgot to finish the parking brake." He seemed embarrassed....don't think I'll be going back there. But do you think the price was okay? It was about $200 for parts and $200 for labor.
Oct 10, 2012 at 5:25 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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What is your zip code so i can look up what it would cost in your area.
Oct 10, 2012 at 5:29 PM
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CATIEGIBSONLANGSTON
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Oct 10, 2012 at 5:29 PM
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EVOLVE960
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That sounds about right just by looking up a few things at my work. There probably mid to lower end parts but they should work just, labor is on par but a tad pricey ... but then again these days what isnt..
Oct 10, 2012 at 5:31 PM
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CATIEGIBSONLANGSTON
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I really appreciate your help, evolve! I'll take it back to him on friday for ebrake adjustment.....
Oct 10, 2012 at 5:33 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The handbrake should have been self adjusting. Probably they forgot to hook up the cables.
Oct 10, 2012 at 5:34 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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I have for your area 207-276 to turn the rotors and replace the front pads.To replace the rear rotors and pads 365-439.I would have him fix that ebrake.
Oct 10, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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CATIEGIBSONLANGSTON
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thanks, everyone. i was feeling nervous driving around with my kids in the car....thought maybe he didn't know what he was doing. sounds like an oversight.
Oct 10, 2012 at 5:50 PM
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Your welcome thats what were here for.
Oct 10, 2012 at 5:56 PM