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Been awhile since I posted here - probably a good thing since it means the Odysseus has been running well.
Took it in for B2 service today as well as a recall for the rear door struts. Dealership called to tell me I need new front brake pads (~$200 installed) and new rear pads and rotors (~$800 installed) or ~$1k!!!
After picking myself up off the floor I told them to hold off for now and called a couple local shops including a Firestone which has always provided solid service. Same service there is ~$575 or >40% less.
They would use Wagner Thermoquiet ceramic pads and house-brand rotors (mfr?) all "better-than-OEM" quality per Firestone.
Hard to ignore the price difference but am I setting myself up for heartburn by going off the OEM teet?
Thanks in advance.
Sean
mpls, mn
Took it in for B2 service today as well as a recall for the rear door struts. Dealership called to tell me I need new front brake pads (~$200 installed) and new rear pads and rotors (~$800 installed) or ~$1k!!!
After picking myself up off the floor I told them to hold off for now and called a couple local shops including a Firestone which has always provided solid service. Same service there is ~$575 or >40% less.
They would use Wagner Thermoquiet ceramic pads and house-brand rotors (mfr?) all "better-than-OEM" quality per Firestone.
Hard to ignore the price difference but am I setting myself up for heartburn by going off the OEM teet?
Thanks in advance.
Sean
mpls, mn