I am a single woman and my brakes were squeaking so I took my car into the closest shop to my work. I was told they would need to do an inspection on the car and it would be about 20 minutes, then I was told to come back in about 30 they should have it diagnosed by then. I came back thirty minutes later they had not finished the inspection yet and when they did it was not anywhere near the 99.95 special they advertise for brakes and pads. Remember my car was not making a grinding sound, barely starting to squeak and I was told that my bill would $454 freakin dollars. I almost crapped my pants........
They went on to explain that my rear brakes were leaking brake fluid bad, and that the pistons were completely stuck on both of them and because of this it was causing my front end to over-compensate thus wearing them down to the core as well. I told them I was definitely not paying that amount, so the man asked me what parts would I like him to work on today. I replied NONE!! I can smell bullshit a mile away and I was stepping in it deep over there. Needless to say, I took my brake leaking, piston sticking, waiting for an accident car to a REAL Mechanic shop and guess what LADIES, there wasn't a darn thing wrong with it except some brake dust and I have another 6 months to a year depending on traffic with these brakes. Don't let these lying cheating thieves take your money!!