Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
 

Ed Pirrero wrote:
> Robert wrote:
> > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:55:52 -0800, Ed Pirrero wrote:
> >
> > >> If you can't properly spell 'brakes' even when the message to which
> > >> you're replying has it quoted right in front of you, you should not be
> > >> offering advice on how to replace them. Even more so when you haven't
> > >> a clue what you're talking about. There are plenty of aftermarket
> > >> brake pads ranging from equivalent to much better than, OEM.
> > >
> > > Curmudgeon.
> >
> > He is not worthy of a reply. He is most likely still trying to
> > figure out what this word means.
>
> The joke's on you, actually.
>
> He knows EXACTLY what the word means, and he is a long-time contributor
> to a.a.audi.
>
> I happen to agree completely with his assessment.

Thank you, EP. You also know I am not satire-impaired and I am, in
fact, *honored* to be termed a curmudgeon by the likes of you. =;^)
--
C.R. Krieger
(Usually a Smartass©, but a Curmudgeon© today)

Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
 

Ed Pirrero wrote:
> Robert wrote:
> > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:55:52 -0800, Ed Pirrero wrote:
> >
> > >> If you can't properly spell 'brakes' even when the message to which
> > >> you're replying has it quoted right in front of you, you should not be
> > >> offering advice on how to replace them. Even more so when you haven't
> > >> a clue what you're talking about. There are plenty of aftermarket
> > >> brake pads ranging from equivalent to much better than, OEM.
> > >
> > > Curmudgeon.
> >
> > He is not worthy of a reply. He is most likely still trying to
> > figure out what this word means.
>
> The joke's on you, actually.
>
> He knows EXACTLY what the word means, and he is a long-time contributor
> to a.a.audi.
>
> I happen to agree completely with his assessment.

Thank you, EP. You also know I am not satire-impaired and I am, in
fact, *honored* to be termed a curmudgeon by the likes of you. =;^)
--
C.R. Krieger
(Usually a Smartass©, but a Curmudgeon© today)

Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
 

Ed Pirrero wrote:
> Robert wrote:
> > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:55:52 -0800, Ed Pirrero wrote:
> >
> > >> If you can't properly spell 'brakes' even when the message to which
> > >> you're replying has it quoted right in front of you, you should not be
> > >> offering advice on how to replace them. Even more so when you haven't
> > >> a clue what you're talking about. There are plenty of aftermarket
> > >> brake pads ranging from equivalent to much better than, OEM.
> > >
> > > Curmudgeon.
> >
> > He is not worthy of a reply. He is most likely still trying to
> > figure out what this word means.
>
> The joke's on you, actually.
>
> He knows EXACTLY what the word means, and he is a long-time contributor
> to a.a.audi.
>
> I happen to agree completely with his assessment.

Thank you, EP. You also know I am not satire-impaired and I am, in
fact, *honored* to be termed a curmudgeon by the likes of you. =;^)
--
C.R. Krieger
(Usually a Smartass©, but a Curmudgeon© today)

Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
 

Just to finish the thread,

I *did* wind up taking it to the AAA-owned
AutoMark. I felt very comfortable when I
left there at $702 for new brakes/rotors
all around.

The car feels great (as I would expect) -
time will tell, but my comfort level is high.

Thanks for all the input...

....Mike




....Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
>
> ...Mike

Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
 

Just to finish the thread,

I *did* wind up taking it to the AAA-owned
AutoMark. I felt very comfortable when I
left there at $702 for new brakes/rotors
all around.

The car feels great (as I would expect) -
time will tell, but my comfort level is high.

Thanks for all the input...

....Mike




....Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
>
> ...Mike

Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
 

Just to finish the thread,

I *did* wind up taking it to the AAA-owned
AutoMark. I felt very comfortable when I
left there at $702 for new brakes/rotors
all around.

The car feels great (as I would expect) -
time will tell, but my comfort level is high.

Thanks for all the input...

....Mike




....Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
>
> ...Mike

Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
 

Just to finish the thread,

I *did* wind up taking it to the AAA-owned
AutoMark. I felt very comfortable when I
left there at $702 for new brakes/rotors
all around.

The car feels great (as I would expect) -
time will tell, but my comfort level is high.

Thanks for all the input...

....Mike




....Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
>
> ...Mike

Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
 

....Mike wrote:
> Just to finish the thread,
>
> I *did* wind up taking it to the AAA-owned
> AutoMark. I felt very comfortable when I
> left there at $702 for new brakes/rotors
> all around.
>
> The car feels great (as I would expect) -
> time will tell, but my comfort level is high.
>
> Thanks for all the input...
>
> ...Mike

If you don't mind me asking, what parts were included in that price?

Thanks,

E.P.

Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
 

....Mike wrote:
> Just to finish the thread,
>
> I *did* wind up taking it to the AAA-owned
> AutoMark. I felt very comfortable when I
> left there at $702 for new brakes/rotors
> all around.
>
> The car feels great (as I would expect) -
> time will tell, but my comfort level is high.
>
> Thanks for all the input...
>
> ...Mike

If you don't mind me asking, what parts were included in that price?

Thanks,

E.P.

Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
 

....Mike wrote:
> Just to finish the thread,
>
> I *did* wind up taking it to the AAA-owned
> AutoMark. I felt very comfortable when I
> left there at $702 for new brakes/rotors
> all around.
>
> The car feels great (as I would expect) -
> time will tell, but my comfort level is high.
>
> Thanks for all the input...
>
> ...Mike

If you don't mind me asking, what parts were included in that price?

Thanks,

E.P.