Short version of the story: Got rear pads and rotors in July. Put about 7000 miles on them, mostly in Northern Michigan. Sandy soil, dirt roads, snow, roads brined and sanded. Rear brakes started grinding last Thursday. Tuffy replaced the pads and rotors under warranty, and said that the problem was that the dust shields are completely rotted away. Today they quoted me $1600 to replace them.
1) Do I really need to replace them? Can I get away with washing her regularly during the winter and after muddy drives?
2) If I do need to replace them, should it really cost $1600? Looks like I can buy the shields themselves for about $60 at any parts place. Is there really $1540 in labor involved?
Thanks!
1) Do I really need to replace them? Can I get away with washing her regularly during the winter and after muddy drives?
2) If I do need to replace them, should it really cost $1600? Looks like I can buy the shields themselves for about $60 at any parts place. Is there really $1540 in labor involved?
Thanks!