On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 wrote:

> I called a local independent mechanic and asked him how much labor he'd
> charge for working on the master brake cylinder and he told me it'd be
> $65 an hour. Is that a reasonable rate or is it too much?

Totally dependent on your geographic area. Labor rates in Los Angeles are
twenty bucks an hour more than you were quoted. Labor rates in Tucson are
fifteen bucks and hour less. (Plus or minus, give or take, in general,
ipso factor, BYOB).

> I don't really trust the
> auto repair franchises like Midas

Smart. They don't deserve trust.