"jim beam" > wrote in message
t...
> wrote:
> >> ARe you pulling our collective legs - were the front brake pads
> >> replaced at the 30K service interval?
> >
> > They were not replaced during the 30K service ....
> >
> >> What kind of shop charges $400 for an inspection - sounds like a crook
> >> to me - not even dealers do that kind of thing - well none that I know
> >> of anyway.
> > I am not sure if its clear from my first post but the inspection was
> > indeed free. After the inspection (I left the car at the auto shop for
> > about 2 hours) when I went back, I told the autoshop guy I will have to
> > think about it since its lot more ($400) than I expected to do all
> > these things. So the $400 is for the items that I listed there in my
> > original (first) post.
> >
> they're tying to rip you. the chanced of honda pads needing replacement
> in only 30k is slim to zero. if you're worried, get a second opinion
> from a reputable independent mechanic.

I second that. I have 80k on the original pads in my 1999 Civic. I do live
in the country, but it is mountainous here and the vehicle has been driven
in some city traffic too.

Get a second opinion.

Earle