Thanks to all who replied. I appreciate the information and I will take this brake issue up with the zone manager.
Dan
You're lucky they didn't have to replace the rotor/drum assy, dealer wants
> $250.00 for it. I've got 70,000 miles(mostly interstate) on my 99 Silverado
> and my pads (front and rear)are still about 50 % but my left parking brake
> was worn out and the rotor/drum shot. The right side was like new, and I
> seldom use my parking brakes . For info, you can get rotor/drum assy from
> Pep Boys or Discount Auto for $120.00. Napa or AutoZone didn't carry them.
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > My 2001 Silverado just turned 31000 miles and the rear brakes started to
> > make a noise. I took it to the dealer and he charged me $400 to replace > the
> > rear brake pads. One pad was completely gone and damaged the rotor but the
> > dealer managed to save it.
> >
> > I was shocked at the price and the fact that I only had 31000 miles on the
> > vehicle. Most of my driving has been long distance, freeway, driving and I
> > never drive off-road or in a harsh environment. I never pull heavy loads
> > either. Does this make sense.
> >
> > The dealer told me that many of the trucks with four wheel disk brakes are
> > subject to having the rear pads go starting at 25000 miles. My last truck
> > was a 96 GMC with drum breaks in the rear and they were still ok at 60000
> > miles.
> >
> > Thanks for any info.
> >
> > Dan
> >
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