Re: [DML] Bay Area Bull*

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Christian,

Changing the brake pads on your DeLorean is relatively easy. You can
purchase a complete set, front and rear including antirattle springs, pins,
antisqueal compound, and antisqueal shims for around $100.

If you want to leave the job to a service facility, find one that will
install the parts that you supply them with and will only charge you for
labor. We routinely service DeLoreans with parts supplied by the owner. As
long as the part is specified for the DeLorean we will install the parts at
no additional charge.

DMC Joe

"We're here to help you"

DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>

----- Original Message -----
From: Christian Williams <delorean@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 2:36 PM
Subject: [DML] Bay Area Bull*


> Hi guys,
>
> I simply cannot beliieve my bad luck when it comes to cars and the shops
> that fix them. I've got a relatively small problem with my car right now.
> My brakes squeal, and there is a clicking sound coming from the left rear
> wheel. I took the car to my local guy that I've used a couple times
> before. I gave him numbers for Rob Grady and for DMC Houston for parts.
>
> Well, he called me back this morning with a quote. It seems that I need my
> front rotors turned, rear rotors replaced, pads all around, and the
> anti-rattle spring set for the rear (probably some anti-squeal shims as
> well). He quoted me 680 dollars for the parts and 460 dollars for the
> labor. This sounds outrageous to me. He said that he marks the parts up
> 10%, but by my calculations, he's marking them up 300%.
>
> And to top it off - when they were inspecting the car earlier this week,
> they broke my parking brake. I haven't worked on brakes much before, but
> the ammount of work to be done doesn't seem that difficult. I'm
> considering attempting the job myself, but would much rather have a shop
> do it... but not for 1200 dollars. If anyone in the San Francisco bay area
> could recommend a shop to me, or if anyone can provide any tips on brake
> work (specifit to the DeLorean or otherwise), it would be much appreciated
> (and worth 1200 bucks!)
>
> -Christian
> #3452