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jayceevee24
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Dec 7, 2009, 1:28 PM

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2005 Volkswagen Passat All-wheel drive Wagon 2.8 L V-6 70,000 miles. Can I just replace the brake pads ($175 at local mechanic), or do I have to replace the rotors too, as Volkswagen suggests ($1,000 at VW)? Pads are thin.


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Hammer Time
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Dec 7, 2009, 5:06 PM

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It needs to be inspected to answer that question but it's pretty standard for VWs to replace rotors with pads. They are engineered with softer metal for better friction and braking but that causes just as much wear to the rotors as the pads. If they are dished out, no question it needs them.

The prices sound a but excessive though it's possible. I did a BMW today that was $1000.



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Loren Champlain Sr
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Dec 7, 2009, 6:45 PM

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>>I did a BMW today that was $1000.<<
Gotta love those European cars!Cool
Loren
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Dec 7, 2009, 6:49 PM

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I'm sorry HT that you were subjected to such torture. I think you should get the rest of the week off with pay. I would rather put nitrous on a Kia then work on a beemer.

Steve


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Dec 7, 2009, 6:54 PM

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>>rather put nitrous on a Kia then work on a beemer. << Or deal with their owners.Wink
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Dec 7, 2009, 6:56 PM

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Muffy, Muffy, the beemer is in the shop. I must take the Jaguar to go golfing.

Steve


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Dec 7, 2009, 7:00 PM

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Ah, you understand what I meant. LOL. Just wonder what percentage of these 'types' are leased vs. owned?
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Dec 7, 2009, 7:07 PM

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Muffy, Muffy, the beemer is in the shop. I must take the Jaguar to go golfing.

This has to be said in the Thurston Howell III accent to get the full effect.

Steve



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Dec 7, 2009, 7:07 PM

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I would rather put nitrous on a Kia then work on a beemer.


You gotta get used to it in my part of town. Remember, my shop is right on the beach in a resort community. Everything's a Lexus, a Beemer or a Mercedes and the Lexus never breaks............ I hate em.



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Dec 7, 2009, 7:15 PM

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Where I live it's Hondas and Kias baby. Let's soup 'em up, chop 'em down, and listen to the angry swarm of bees due to their tomato soup can size mufflers. LMAO

Steve


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Dec 7, 2009, 7:23 PM

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Just wonder what percentage of these 'types' are leased vs. owned?


In my part of town, they are just spare cars that are left here all summer so they will have a car to drive when they come down here.



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