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Can you really trust a mechanic? (part 2)
I own an auto repair shop, but I really hate working on cars. I am not a mechanic by trade, nor by hobby. My first foray into auto mechanics was when I took shop in 9th grade. The school had just purc… more →
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Brakes: Part 8 (Comparing brake offers)
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ieat wrote 1 year ago: Now comes the shady part of brake services. As I mentioned in the intro, brakes have become a commod … more →
Brakes: Part 7 (Completion)
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ieat wrote 1 year ago: So, now we’re done, right? Yeah, pretty much. It is important that your mechanic takes the veh … more →
Brakes: Part 6 (Bearings and seals)
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ieat wrote 2 years ago: Another set of components that are related to brakes but rarely talked about are bearings, hubs, and … more →
Brakes: Part 5 (Quality brake parts)
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ieat wrote 2 years ago: What brands can be trusted? There are many manufacturers that make great products, and finding them … more →
Brakes: Part 4 (The "brake job")
ieat wrote 2 years ago: Once you’ve read the previous Parts posts, there is not actually much to say about the service … more →
Brakes: Part 3 (Hydraulic inspection)
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ieat wrote 2 years ago: So, hopefully, your technician has taken the time to thoroughly inspect the components in Part 2 and … more →
Brakes: Part 2 (Brake inspection)
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ieat wrote 2 years ago: Ok, so here is all of the technical, yet important stuff you will need to know so that you will neve … more →
Brakes: Part 1 (Test drive)
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ieat wrote 2 years ago: The first part of a good brake job starts with a little Q&A. Your mechanic should ask you some q … more →
What makes a good brake job?
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ieat wrote 2 years ago: [This post is the introduction to my series on getting a great brake job. Over the next few parts, I … more →
Mechanics as car doctors
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ieat wrote 2 years ago: My father-in-law (FIL) has had problems with his knee for quite some time. About a year and a half a … more →
Can you really trust a mechanic? (part 2)
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ieat wrote 2 years ago: I own an auto repair shop, but I really hate working on cars. I am not a mechanic by trade, nor by h … more →
Can you really trust a mechanic? (Part 1)
ieat wrote 2 years ago: A short time ago a girl visited my auto repair shop because she heard a squeaking coming from her en … more →
