2003 Ford Taurus brake pads replaced

2003 FORD TAURUS

55,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

PEEKABOO55

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In december 07 I had warranty work done on my car. The guy said I should have my brake pads replaced before the next inspection, March 08. They were not squealing at all or giving any problems. My daughter's friend offered to do it for me last week, just had to buy the pads myself (he does his own brakes). I went to Advance Auto - told them the year, make, etc. Got lifetime warranty brake pads for front. He installed them. I later went to drive the car and the metal on metal screaching/grinding that took place when I applied the brakes was deafening!!!. I drove slowly 500 feet, applied brake, same thing. I parked it, left it there and don't know what to do now. Please give advice.

Mar 28, 2008 at 2:31 PM

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Professionals do professional work. Guys on the streets more often do ...non-professional work. They simply don't do the the work enough not run into the possible problems that pros see.

Anyone can undo a couple bolts and replace a couple slabs of metal. I have seen too much butchery out there because someone was trying to save money. The money savings is most often short term. Slamming pads on a car is careless and irresponsible.

Ok, I vented. Wasn't upset with you. Upset because of the folks that are willing to risk someone's else's neck from their careless ego.

My advice is to find a shop you trust and have them do what they do for a living all day long...fix your car right.

Mar 28, 2008 at 6:37 PM

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