Hello,
I recently took my 2004 4Runner (SR5--2WD) in for a 30,000 mile tune-up to the Toyota dealership. While changing my oil and rotating my tires, they informed me that the front brakes were 90% gone.
Being somewhat naive and uninformed about the mechanics of these parts, I was wondering if someone here could fill me in on the details. The brake pedal feels like it may be a bit low, but I haven't noticed any other signs that they may be 90% depleted. They stated the brakes needed to be totally replaced--not just the pads. This will cost me somewhere between $150-$200.
Is this sort of service normal for a car with 30,000 miles on it? Is this something I can inspect myself to verify that this service is needed?
Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.