Noise After Brake Job
03-16-2006, 08:04 PM
#31
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
"MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
> Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface my
> rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>
> Thanks for the help guys.
>
> -Matt
A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you may (or
may not) have a problem.
Eric
news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
> Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface my
> rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>
> Thanks for the help guys.
>
> -Matt
A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you may (or
may not) have a problem.
Eric
03-17-2006, 08:20 AM
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
Eric G. wrote:
> "MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
> news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
>
>
>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface my
>>rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>
>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>
>>-Matt
>
>
> A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you may (or
> may not) have a problem.
Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other shouldn't
affect braking to any measureable degree.
> "MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
> news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
>
>
>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface my
>>rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>
>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>
>>-Matt
>
>
> A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you may (or
> may not) have a problem.
Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other shouldn't
affect braking to any measureable degree.
03-17-2006, 08:20 AM
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
Eric G. wrote:
> "MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
> news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
>
>
>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface my
>>rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>
>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>
>>-Matt
>
>
> A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you may (or
> may not) have a problem.
Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other shouldn't
affect braking to any measureable degree.
> "MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
> news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
>
>
>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface my
>>rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>
>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>
>>-Matt
>
>
> A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you may (or
> may not) have a problem.
Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other shouldn't
affect braking to any measureable degree.
03-17-2006, 08:20 AM
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
Eric G. wrote:
> "MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
> news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
>
>
>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface my
>>rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>
>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>
>>-Matt
>
>
> A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you may (or
> may not) have a problem.
Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other shouldn't
affect braking to any measureable degree.
> "MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
> news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
>
>
>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface my
>>rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>
>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>
>>-Matt
>
>
> A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you may (or
> may not) have a problem.
Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other shouldn't
affect braking to any measureable degree.
03-17-2006, 09:18 AM
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in
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> Eric G. wrote:
>> "MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
>> news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
>>
>>
>>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface
>>>my rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>>
>>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>>
>>>-Matt
>>
>>
>> A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you
>> may (or may not) have a problem.
>
> Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
> and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
> rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other
> shouldn't affect braking to any measureable degree.
>
To be honest, I've never tried it, but have always been warned against it.
In modern cars I guess it would be less of an issue, but I really don't
know.
Eric
news:gIySf.4790$hc.1679@trndny03:
> Eric G. wrote:
>> "MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
>> news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
>>
>>
>>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface
>>>my rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>>
>>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>>
>>>-Matt
>>
>>
>> A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you
>> may (or may not) have a problem.
>
> Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
> and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
> rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other
> shouldn't affect braking to any measureable degree.
>
To be honest, I've never tried it, but have always been warned against it.
In modern cars I guess it would be less of an issue, but I really don't
know.
Eric
03-17-2006, 09:18 AM
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in
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> Eric G. wrote:
>> "MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
>> news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
>>
>>
>>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface
>>>my rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>>
>>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>>
>>>-Matt
>>
>>
>> A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you
>> may (or may not) have a problem.
>
> Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
> and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
> rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other
> shouldn't affect braking to any measureable degree.
>
To be honest, I've never tried it, but have always been warned against it.
In modern cars I guess it would be less of an issue, but I really don't
know.
Eric
news:gIySf.4790$hc.1679@trndny03:
> Eric G. wrote:
>> "MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
>> news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
>>
>>
>>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface
>>>my rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>>
>>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>>
>>>-Matt
>>
>>
>> A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you
>> may (or may not) have a problem.
>
> Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
> and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
> rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other
> shouldn't affect braking to any measureable degree.
>
To be honest, I've never tried it, but have always been warned against it.
In modern cars I guess it would be less of an issue, but I really don't
know.
Eric
03-17-2006, 09:18 AM
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in
news:gIySf.4790$hc.1679@trndny03:
> Eric G. wrote:
>> "MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
>> news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
>>
>>
>>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface
>>>my rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>>
>>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>>
>>>-Matt
>>
>>
>> A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you
>> may (or may not) have a problem.
>
> Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
> and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
> rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other
> shouldn't affect braking to any measureable degree.
>
To be honest, I've never tried it, but have always been warned against it.
In modern cars I guess it would be less of an issue, but I really don't
know.
Eric
news:gIySf.4790$hc.1679@trndny03:
> Eric G. wrote:
>> "MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
>> news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
>>
>>
>>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface
>>>my rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>>
>>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>>
>>>-Matt
>>
>>
>> A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you
>> may (or may not) have a problem.
>
> Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
> and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
> rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other
> shouldn't affect braking to any measureable degree.
>
To be honest, I've never tried it, but have always been warned against it.
In modern cars I guess it would be less of an issue, but I really don't
know.
Eric
03-17-2006, 04:20 PM
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
Eric G. wrote:
> Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in
> news:gIySf.4790$hc.1679@trndny03:
>
>
>>Eric G. wrote:
>>
>>>"MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
>>>news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost .talkaboutautos.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface
>>>>my rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>>>
>>>>-Matt
>>>
>>>
>>>A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you
>>>may (or may not) have a problem.
>>
>>Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
>>and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
>>rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other
>>shouldn't affect braking to any measureable degree.
>>
>
>
> To be honest, I've never tried it, but have always been warned against it.
> In modern cars I guess it would be less of an issue, but I really don't
> know.
I dont't see how it could make a difference mechanically. FWIW, I've
even replaced a single rotor on a car when it wore through to a porous
section and made the brakes grab unevenly. Other than fixing the
problem, there was no noticeable effect, despite the fact that the two
rotors had dramatically different mileage and wear on them.
Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
> Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in
> news:gIySf.4790$hc.1679@trndny03:
>
>
>>Eric G. wrote:
>>
>>>"MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
>>>news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost .talkaboutautos.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface
>>>>my rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>>>
>>>>-Matt
>>>
>>>
>>>A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you
>>>may (or may not) have a problem.
>>
>>Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
>>and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
>>rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other
>>shouldn't affect braking to any measureable degree.
>>
>
>
> To be honest, I've never tried it, but have always been warned against it.
> In modern cars I guess it would be less of an issue, but I really don't
> know.
I dont't see how it could make a difference mechanically. FWIW, I've
even replaced a single rotor on a car when it wore through to a porous
section and made the brakes grab unevenly. Other than fixing the
problem, there was no noticeable effect, despite the fact that the two
rotors had dramatically different mileage and wear on them.
Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
03-17-2006, 04:20 PM
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
Eric G. wrote:
> Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in
> news:gIySf.4790$hc.1679@trndny03:
>
>
>>Eric G. wrote:
>>
>>>"MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
>>>news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost .talkaboutautos.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface
>>>>my rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>>>
>>>>-Matt
>>>
>>>
>>>A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you
>>>may (or may not) have a problem.
>>
>>Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
>>and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
>>rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other
>>shouldn't affect braking to any measureable degree.
>>
>
>
> To be honest, I've never tried it, but have always been warned against it.
> In modern cars I guess it would be less of an issue, but I really don't
> know.
I dont't see how it could make a difference mechanically. FWIW, I've
even replaced a single rotor on a car when it wore through to a porous
section and made the brakes grab unevenly. Other than fixing the
problem, there was no noticeable effect, despite the fact that the two
rotors had dramatically different mileage and wear on them.
Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
> Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in
> news:gIySf.4790$hc.1679@trndny03:
>
>
>>Eric G. wrote:
>>
>>>"MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
>>>news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost .talkaboutautos.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface
>>>>my rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>>>
>>>>-Matt
>>>
>>>
>>>A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you
>>>may (or may not) have a problem.
>>
>>Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
>>and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
>>rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other
>>shouldn't affect braking to any measureable degree.
>>
>
>
> To be honest, I've never tried it, but have always been warned against it.
> In modern cars I guess it would be less of an issue, but I really don't
> know.
I dont't see how it could make a difference mechanically. FWIW, I've
even replaced a single rotor on a car when it wore through to a porous
section and made the brakes grab unevenly. Other than fixing the
problem, there was no noticeable effect, despite the fact that the two
rotors had dramatically different mileage and wear on them.
Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
03-17-2006, 04:20 PM
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
Eric G. wrote:
> Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in
> news:gIySf.4790$hc.1679@trndny03:
>
>
>>Eric G. wrote:
>>
>>>"MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
>>>news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost .talkaboutautos.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface
>>>>my rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>>>
>>>>-Matt
>>>
>>>
>>>A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you
>>>may (or may not) have a problem.
>>
>>Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
>>and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
>>rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other
>>shouldn't affect braking to any measureable degree.
>>
>
>
> To be honest, I've never tried it, but have always been warned against it.
> In modern cars I guess it would be less of an issue, but I really don't
> know.
I dont't see how it could make a difference mechanically. FWIW, I've
even replaced a single rotor on a car when it wore through to a porous
section and made the brakes grab unevenly. Other than fixing the
problem, there was no noticeable effect, despite the fact that the two
rotors had dramatically different mileage and wear on them.
Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
> Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in
> news:gIySf.4790$hc.1679@trndny03:
>
>
>>Eric G. wrote:
>>
>>>"MGiannetto" <matt.giannetto@verizon.net> wrote in
>>>news:48b884088cf973ca8638dd5eee8436b9@localhost .talkaboutautos.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>Well, I was able to find a place with a surface grinder to resurface
>>>>my rotor for $25. So, not all was lost.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks for the help guys.
>>>>
>>>>-Matt
>>>
>>>
>>>A word of caution....if you didn't have BOTH rotors resurfaced you
>>>may (or may not) have a problem.
>>
>>Why? The calipers adjust automatically to the thickness of the rotors
>>and pads. Besides, I would bet that they took less than .050" off the
>>rotor. Having one rotor that's slightly thicker than the other
>>shouldn't affect braking to any measureable degree.
>>
>
>
> To be honest, I've never tried it, but have always been warned against it.
> In modern cars I guess it would be less of an issue, but I really don't
> know.
I dont't see how it could make a difference mechanically. FWIW, I've
even replaced a single rotor on a car when it wore through to a porous
section and made the brakes grab unevenly. Other than fixing the
problem, there was no noticeable effect, despite the fact that the two
rotors had dramatically different mileage and wear on them.
Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
03-20-2006, 10:21 PM
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:20:52 GMT, Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net>
wrote:
>Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
>that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
I bet a lot of that lore is for shady mechanics to make more bucks.
--
Bob
wrote:
>Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
>that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
I bet a lot of that lore is for shady mechanics to make more bucks.
--
Bob
03-20-2006, 10:21 PM
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:20:52 GMT, Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net>
wrote:
>Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
>that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
I bet a lot of that lore is for shady mechanics to make more bucks.
--
Bob
wrote:
>Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
>that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
I bet a lot of that lore is for shady mechanics to make more bucks.
--
Bob
03-20-2006, 10:21 PM
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:20:52 GMT, Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net>
wrote:
>Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
>that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
I bet a lot of that lore is for shady mechanics to make more bucks.
--
Bob
wrote:
>Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
>that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
I bet a lot of that lore is for shady mechanics to make more bucks.
--
Bob
03-21-2006, 07:59 AM
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
Bob Adkins wrote:
> On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:20:52 GMT, Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
>>that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
>
>
> I bet a lot of that lore is for shady mechanics to make more bucks.
That's certainly true in some cases. Some of it is just old
habits/truisms/myths that refuse to die. Some may have been true at one
point, but aren't anymore.
> On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:20:52 GMT, Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
>>that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
>
>
> I bet a lot of that lore is for shady mechanics to make more bucks.
That's certainly true in some cases. Some of it is just old
habits/truisms/myths that refuse to die. Some may have been true at one
point, but aren't anymore.
03-21-2006, 07:59 AM
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Re: Noise After Brake Job
Bob Adkins wrote:
> On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:20:52 GMT, Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
>>that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
>
>
> I bet a lot of that lore is for shady mechanics to make more bucks.
That's certainly true in some cases. Some of it is just old
habits/truisms/myths that refuse to die. Some may have been true at one
point, but aren't anymore.
> On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:20:52 GMT, Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom@verizon.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>Unfortunately, there's a lot of myth and lore in the automotive industry
>>that simply doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
>
>
> I bet a lot of that lore is for shady mechanics to make more bucks.
That's certainly true in some cases. Some of it is just old
habits/truisms/myths that refuse to die. Some may have been true at one
point, but aren't anymore.