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09-07-2006, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by hoosier
Getting the brakes done at a dealership will usually cost a little more and $300 does not sound out of the park for all 4 wheels. It cost me about $320 for the same thing on a Passat @ around 48k miles but I think Volkswagon services are expensive.
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09-07-2006, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by GiN
I think Mazda's retail price on genuine brake pads are relatively high (over a hundred for a set) if you got the model with the larger brakes. The good thing about it is that in all future brake jobs the parts fee is waived.
09-07-2006, 09:23 AM
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When I read post such as this, it makes me appreciate just how great my servicing dealership is. Other than scheduled maintanance, I have not dropped a dime on my car. They even tell me what to say to get items looked at and replaced for free. Awesome!! They told me over a month ago about this latest emission recall. I swear, if it wasn't for the guys in the service dept. my rx8 would have had a new home a year ago.
09-07-2006, 12:54 PM
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Do the pads and battery yourself. Odds are your rotors are just fine unless there is grinding. Having rotors turned is a big ripoff and 90% of the time it's suggested that you do it just so they can make more money, not because you need it. The same goes for the filters quite often, it's just easy for them to make a quick buck.
09-07-2006, 01:46 PM
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The shop was indeed Rider Mazda in State College.
And to clear up any misperception, the 310.00 stated was for brake pads ONLY FOR FRONT... and to mechanically turn the rotors on BOTH FRONT & REAR!
I love hearing about all your stories, & I'm certainly glad you all have had some good experiences. I think I just have to look around and find the right dealer, make friends, & stick with them for the long haul until otherwise proven wrong.
And to clear up any misperception, the 310.00 stated was for brake pads ONLY FOR FRONT... and to mechanically turn the rotors on BOTH FRONT & REAR!
I love hearing about all your stories, & I'm certainly glad you all have had some good experiences. I think I just have to look around and find the right dealer, make friends, & stick with them for the long haul until otherwise proven wrong.
09-07-2006, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by PSUGreySreet
The shop was indeed Rider Mazda in State College.
And to clear up any misperception, the 310.00 stated was for brake pads ONLY FOR FRONT... and to mechanically turn the rotors on BOTH FRONT & REAR!
I love hearing about all your stories, & I'm certainly glad you all have had some good experiences. I think I just have to look around and find the right dealer, make friends, & stick with them for the long haul until otherwise proven wrong.
And to clear up any misperception, the 310.00 stated was for brake pads ONLY FOR FRONT... and to mechanically turn the rotors on BOTH FRONT & REAR!
I love hearing about all your stories, & I'm certainly glad you all have had some good experiences. I think I just have to look around and find the right dealer, make friends, & stick with them for the long haul until otherwise proven wrong.
09-07-2006, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by PSUGreySreet
I took my car into the dealer yeasterday to get the long awaited oil change, TSB issues, and new recall test completed. When I received a call back, I was told that there were several things he had discovered when looking at my car...
1. I told him to look at the squealing brakes because there was a TSB for it & mine squealied horrendously. He told me I needed new pads on the front, and both front & rear rotors mechanically shaved. About $300 all together.
2. I told him to check my starter/battery because the start crank was taking a while lately to start up. He said my battery failed the low test & I needed a new battery. Parts & labor around $140 all together.
3. He said I should also have my air filter & cabin air filter replaced. $50 & $60 respectively + labor.
!!! Now, I already told him about the brakes and I'm gonig to bring up the TSB again b/c I have the hard copy in front of me, but isn't there also something about the Battery being covered under warranty. I could have sworn I saw something. Please let me know if all of this griping is unnescessary and if I should just pay and have it done, or tell me if there is anything I can do.
1. I told him to look at the squealing brakes because there was a TSB for it & mine squealied horrendously. He told me I needed new pads on the front, and both front & rear rotors mechanically shaved. About $300 all together.
2. I told him to check my starter/battery because the start crank was taking a while lately to start up. He said my battery failed the low test & I needed a new battery. Parts & labor around $140 all together.
3. He said I should also have my air filter & cabin air filter replaced. $50 & $60 respectively + labor.
!!! Now, I already told him about the brakes and I'm gonig to bring up the TSB again b/c I have the hard copy in front of me, but isn't there also something about the Battery being covered under warranty. I could have sworn I saw something. Please let me know if all of this griping is unnescessary and if I should just pay and have it done, or tell me if there is anything I can do.
09-07-2006, 06:58 PM
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PSU,
As an alternative Dean Patterson Mazda in Altoona may prove to be a better choice than Rider. I've taken my 8 there 3 times for warranty/recall work with good luck. I can't speak to there service in regards to scheduled maintainece.
As a side note, I'd love to meet up some time. I'm in the st. college area often. There's not to many 8 owners locally. Please feel free to PM me if you are interested.
As an alternative Dean Patterson Mazda in Altoona may prove to be a better choice than Rider. I've taken my 8 there 3 times for warranty/recall work with good luck. I can't speak to there service in regards to scheduled maintainece.
As a side note, I'd love to meet up some time. I'm in the st. college area often. There's not to many 8 owners locally. Please feel free to PM me if you are interested.
09-07-2006, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
where did you hear this?
09-07-2006, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GiN
Those are the terms they gave me at Alhambra Mazda. Might be standard service for "full circle" service departments.
09-08-2006, 11:11 AM
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i would never do brakes at a dealer, they are complete rip offs... if you can not do the brake job yourself, go to a good shop that specializes in mazda or japanese cars and you can do it for much cheaper... my 8 doesnt need a new brake job, but i just changed out my front brake pads and rotors on my G35... bought the Hawks and Brembo rotors at a local performance auto store and took it to a place where they installed everything for 70 bucks... The infiniti dealer wanted to charge me 270 for new front pads and just machining the front rotors.. i got all new ones for cheaper..
also, the Hawks has virtual zero brake dust for me and works great...
also, the Hawks has virtual zero brake dust for me and works great...
09-09-2006, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
I highly doubt that they will replace brake pads for free. I would be very interested to look at the terms and conditions of whatever paperwork they gave you.
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Aldehyde Filter Info
I was courious about the Aldehyde filter and found this:
http://www.mazda.com/publicity/relea.../990408ea.html
Some pretty good info.
http://www.mazda.com/publicity/relea.../990408ea.html
Some pretty good info.
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