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11-02-2008, 08:26 PM
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Good Brake Service in Fairfax?
Looks like I'll be dropping some $ on some new brakes. Anyone have a recommendation in Fairfax? Merchant's has a $99 brake special but not sure if they are quality.
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11-02-2008, 10:54 PM
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Potomac Falls is not on the map!!! it's Sterling!
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if it's that cheap, some of those brake pads wont last more than 1 year. I suggest going to a place like Goodyear where you'd have a warranty period of a year or more. Then again, if you're not planning to keep the vehicle then just get the 99 dollar special.
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11-03-2008, 09:05 PM
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Well, did a quick search in Fairfax and came across Brake Masters ( http://www.brakemasters.net/), a mobile brake service. Steve Newman, the owner, came to my place and quickly replaced my original brakes with new ceramic Akebono brakes. Very nice guy and great service. |
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11-05-2008, 03:44 PM
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Awesome....never heard of in-home brake service. How does the cost compare to going to service center?
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Originally Posted by Shabba Doo
Well, did a quick search in Fairfax and came across Brake Masters ( http://www.brakemasters.net/), a mobile brake service. Steve Newman, the owner, came to my place and quickly replaced my original brakes with new ceramic Akebono brakes. Very nice guy and great service. |
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11-05-2008, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by metclubin
Awesome....never heard of in-home brake service. How does the cost compare to going to service center?
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Cost me $250 to replace my 2 front disc brakes and service my rear drum brakes, which I thought was reasonable considering the speedy and convenient service. |
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11-08-2008, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Shabba Doo
Looks like I'll be dropping some $ on some new brakes. Anyone have a recommendation in Fairfax? Merchant's has a $99 brake special but not sure if they are quality.
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Chances are that you will be taken for a ride. $99 Brake special doesn't mean anything. Its just a gimmick for you to come in! |
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11-08-2008, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by sukhwani
Chances are that you will be taken for a ride. $99 Brake special doesn't mean anything. Its just a gimmick for you to come in!
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That's what I figured, which is why I decided to go elsewhere. |
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11-08-2008, 05:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shabba Doo
Well, did a quick search in Fairfax and came across Brake Masters ( http://www.brakemasters.net/), a mobile brake service. Steve Newman, the owner, came to my place and quickly replaced my original brakes with new ceramic Akebono brakes. Very nice guy and great service. |
I wonder if that's who I used many years ago. Lived in Arlington at the time but I remember his name was Steve and he was very good and also very pleasant to deal with. |
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11-09-2008, 08:47 AM
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Outstanding Brake Service!
I have used Brake Masters since 1999. Steve, the owner, is a super nice guy! The parts quality he uses is so much better than the sub-par stuff you get at the local brake & muffler shop - plus he comes to you! He has always provided great service...would highly recommend!
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11-10-2008, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Flamingo13
I wonder if that's who I used many years ago. Lived in Arlington at the time but I remember his name was Steve and he was very good and also very pleasant to deal with.
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It's probably the same guy. He's been doing mobile brake repair for a long time...a good sign. He just repaired my wife's BMW at our home in Clifton. Dealer quality without the Dealer cost or hassle! Very pleasant to deal with. |
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