I've had the brakes go bad on me multiple times over the years. The squealing noise is supposed to let you know they're wearing out, but it comes along so gradually that I usually don't really notice it. Then the squealing goes away, and you start having the metal-on-metal noise you probably heard when you took it to the shop.
The last time I got them fixed, I did it at a CarX, and got a warranty on the replacement brake pads, so the next time they wore out I could get them replaced at no charge. I think it was worth it, since it's only a matter of time before it happens again. Of course, if you've managed to last seven years on one set of tires, maybe warranties aren't worth the cost.
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Date: 2012-01-13 09:44 pm (UTC)The last time I got them fixed, I did it at a CarX, and got a warranty on the replacement brake pads, so the next time they wore out I could get them replaced at no charge. I think it was worth it, since it's only a matter of time before it happens again. Of course, if you've managed to last seven years on one set of tires, maybe warranties aren't worth the cost.