2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brake Repair Help


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Eleanor Olsen
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Dec 18, 2013, 12:32 PM

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Hi,
In May, 2013 my garage mechanic said I needed brake seals. It cost me $766. When I brought my car to the same mechanic in November to have a routine oil change and tire rotation, he told me I needed my brake seals replaced! When I confronted him with my spread sheet showing he did the job in May, he was embarrassed. Now my question is, did he do it last May? How can I find out if my brake seals are OK? Who can I trust? I am a widow - 78 years old and know very little about auto repairs and I need to be able to TRUST a mechanic. Please help me. Thank you.
Ellie O.

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Dec 18, 2013, 12:58 PM

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Not quite sure what you mean by your mechanic replacing the brake seals. Do you mean brake pads?

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Hammer Time
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Dec 18, 2013, 1:04 PM

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It's possible that the tech never cleaned up the left over mess when he did the job the first time or the shop could just be a bunch of thieves. I would definitely get a second opinion from another shop though.

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Dec 18, 2013, 1:47 PM

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Ellie - I don't like the sound of that or the price for what? Yes brake work can get up there. Not sure what these "seals" are and I also suggest getting a second opinion on what it needs if anything,

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nickwarner
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Dec 19, 2013, 1:22 AM

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If thats on the rear end she could mean the axleshaft seals. A bunch of gear lube not cleaned up by the last guy in there would show on the backing plate and you would think the seals were out again.

$766? Not a chance even if that was the case. I'd get a second opinion.

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