EYE SPY: Scary brake situation
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Richard Farrell, owner of Richard’s Rolling Repairs in Richmond, B.C. sent us this picture of a 97 Safari van that was brought in for spongy brake pedal. Here’s what Richard found:
The front chamber of his master cylinder was empty, and the brake fluid stains on the left rear backing plate and wheel were already dry. Richard writes, “No wheel covers were being used, so I had to cut the drums off as they were rusted to the axles. The wheel cylinder piston must have popped out when the drum was worn way past maximum.”
Talk about an overdue brake job! Have you seen worse at your shop? How would you explain this situation to the customer? Continue the conversation on our Facebook page:
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