Ford Service...

Conor_3

SUGARCUBE wrote: »

Obviously I dont what ford to get away with this what should I do?

The problem is that you can knock out the tracking by doing something as simple as driving through a pothole and clipping a kerb. If the tracking is sufficiently out, it can wear tyres out as quick as yours have been.

At the end of the day, they'll argue it was OK and you'll argue that you've not done anything to knock the tracking out...all for a set of tyres that needed to be replaced quite soon anyway. You're not sure that they actually did need replacing - you've only the words of a place with a vested interest in labelling them defective.

Make sure you get the tracking checked when you have the new tyres fitted.

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers!

jeannieblue wrote: »

Really??? Not going to your garage. :eek:

I don't own a garage. I don't need to remove the wheels to check the thickness of the pads and the condition of the discs including the ridge around the edge.

Why would I remove the wheels? Its not necessary.

Conor_3

Firstly to clean out all the crud that collects around the pads so that you don't get them sticking. Secondly, to prevent the alloys corroding to the hub so you can get them off if you need to.

I guess you're not a mechanic?

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers!

Never had sticking pads, and to clean them you don't need to remove the wheel.

Never had a stuck wheel either. Next?

Conor_3

You've been lucky. And yes, to clean where the sliders are you do need to remove the wheel.

Tomlad

I had 4 new tyres put on my focus last year. They cost me a grand total of £150. They were not remoulds or second hand. They were made by Avon, no the best, but not the worst either. They have performed very well.

moonrakerz

Alias_Omega wrote: »

£100 a tyre, you have been conned...

i pay £93 for a 205/45/16 Michelin Pilot Sport Exalto PE2 which are standard tyres fitted to a Renault Clio 182 sports thing. RRP is £130 each

I understand tyres for a DB9 are £400 each - next !

jeannieblue

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers! wrote: »

Never had sticking pads, and to clean them you don't need to remove the wheel.

Never had a stuck wheel either. Next?

Aside from cleaning all the brakes thoroughly and the components too, as Conor mentioned, you should remove the wheels to enable you to see other parts clearly too.

Why would you want to skimp on the work?? Surely that would be false economy?

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers!

Theres no skimping involved. I want to check the thickness of the brake pads. Do I remove the wheel, or just turn the wheel full lock and shine a torch in there?

I know what I'd do. Its what many other garages do, its what the MOT man does.

I've never had to clean brakes ever. Maybe run a screwdriver around the edge of the disc, but what is the point of cleaning the calipers, unless they're cheap parts with small bolts that could sieze or rust? In fact, I've never seen anything but brake dust on my calipers, and that doesn't stop me from seeing if anything is askew. There isn't a spot of rust anywhere on my brakes.

jeannieblue

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers! wrote: »

Theres no skimping involved. I want to check the thickness of the brake pads. Do I remove the wheel, or just turn the wheel full lock and shine a torch in there?

I know what I'd do. Its what many other garages do, its what the MOT man does.

I've never had to clean brakes ever. Maybe run a screwdriver around the edge of the disc, but what is the point of cleaning the calipers, unless they're cheap parts with small bolts that could sieze or rust? In fact, I've never seen anything but brake dust on my calipers, and that doesn't stop me from seeing if anything is askew. There isn't a spot of rust anywhere on my brakes.

You are still only getting an 'outside view' of the brakes. An MOT inspector is looking thru the wheels to see that they are basically safe. He is not servicing the vehicle.

I think the word 'servicing' is what you are missing out on here. If you have your car serviced properly, the parts will last longer. Surely that makes sense??