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Originally Posted by Ghostvette
A visual inspection can show you most of what you need to know. Most of this list depends on mileage, fronts usually need to be replaced about 50k, depending on how the person drives. If they tend to run up on a stop sign and slam on the brakes, could be a shorter period. Normally, you will replace the rear brakes the second time you do front pads.
1) Front pads are probably below 50%
2) Rear pads might be almost gone. If the parking brake is integral to the rear caliper, if the parking brake is not used, the rear calipers may have locked up and and the rear brakes are not working at all.
3) This will require some help, check for the rubber brake line bulging. It may not be evident visually, it might take holding the brake line in your hand while someone else steps on the pedal.
4) Clogged vacuum booster line. This usually manifests as a hard pedal.
Just some things to get you started. |
I'm thinking it's pads. I don't believe the dealership even looked at them. And I am not sure if hers were ever replaced to begin with. I already have a spare set of fronts to replace them with. I'll take the car to a local shop since the rears are drums.
T Hey were very quick to point out I accidentally had 2 crush washers on my last oil job though!