Re: rear rotors and pads

[TRedGLX@aol.com]

In a message dated 09-Feb-01 09:39:27 Central Standard Time, JB8721@aol.com 
writes:

<< bringing my '95 jetta glx to have the rear rotors and pads replaced.  got 
an estimate of $240 from a local shop i have used b4.  the price seems inline 
with the usual overpriced vw repairs, but wanted to be sure i wasn't totally 
getting taken.  would do y'all think. >>

I think you should invest the $ you would have given the dealer/mechanic/dolt 
(who is sure to find something else to fix as well thereby costing even 
more), and buy Zimmerman slotted/drilled rotors and decent pads (VW stock are 
very good, but as we all know, dusty as hell) and do it yourself. It's really 
VERY easy, me and a friend did his GTI-VR6, all 4 corners, including new rear 
bearings and seals, in about 2 hours. I'll be doing the same when I bring my 
GLX out in the spring. Just be sure to remove the ABS sensor rings on the 
back of the rear rotors, and reinstall them on the new. I kid you not, it's 
simple.

Dave

'88 Jetta coupe
'98 JettaGLX