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> I have a 2004 Honda Accord coupe and it has about 33K miles on it. I
> had the 30 K servicing done about 3 months ago.
>
> Couple of weeks after my 30K servicing, I started hearing the brakes
> squeal - very faintly. I could only hear if there is no background
> noise etc. The squeal has become louder (not too loud but it's easier
> to hear than at first) recently so I took it to a auto shop.
>
> The shop gave me a quote after the 'free inspection'. The quote is 400
> bucks! I thought it's a little high because I was expecting at most 100
> (don't ask me why I came up with my 100$ estimate - it's just that I
> thought nothing fancy is needed.) Granted, I am a auto-dummy with very
> very little idea about cars. But still!!
>
> The quote mentioned what they will do for the 400$.
> 1) resurface the break rotors
> 2) remove & replace brake pads (FRONT)
> 3) clean and adjust rear drum brake (LABOR only)
> 4) 45 point brake inspection! - lot of items listed on the quote
> 5) brake flush package - lot of items listed on the quote
>
>
> Is 400$ justified and necessary to fix the brake squeal? I was told
> that brake pads need to be replaced but I called another shop and they
> said they charge 140$ for the brake pads. But maybe there is more to
> the squeal than just the brake pads.
>
> Regardless, I will have to get this problem fixed because Idon't want
> to take chance with the brake pads. I will get this done in a week.
>
> In the mean time, I appreciate any advise you may have ...
>
> TIA,
> Tian
>
You said "auto shop." I suppose it was some place like Tires R Us or Midas.
Recommend you see your local Honda dealer. My experience on Hondas is that
your brakes will last a lot longer than 33k miles. Job should not cost more
than a $200 tops. Perhaps the 45 pt inspection is expensive. Also believe
your rear brakes are self adjusting and cleaning is probably not needed.