I don't know much about cars and have taken mine to the dealer for service for 30 years. Sadly, the local VW dealer is so lousy I have to do otherwise. Today I took my 2000 Golf 1.8T into a local shop for a oil change and state inspection. He said that while it passed inspection, the front brakes were badly worn; the wire on the brake pad would fall off any day now. So I had him replace the pads and turn the rotors. The rear were okay.
1) Is $250 a reasonable price for pads and rotor turning?2) 2 years ago the dealer told me the rotors were worn. He said the Golf rotors were very thin and can't be turned, so he replaced them. I asked the guy today about that; he said they were plenty thick, and there was no reason not to turn them. Either the dealer or the guy today is lying to me; I am pretty sure I know which, but perhaps someone can let me know for sure.
3) The guy today said he felt some pulsing when he test drove the car after installation, but it would probably go away in a few days when the new pads set to the rotors; if not, he would have another go at it. I can't feel any pulsing; is this anything to worry about?Thanks.