Did I get ripped off for a brake cylinder job?

There's still a few running Vega's around. Don't know if you can buy a new Skoda anymore. Really miss my '70 Cutlass.

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I know... but I avoid overengineered stuff. Ever try to work on an Audi? Even GM's that are loaded are a real PITA.

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Noozer
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I wondered if that's what you'd have to resort to. Of course, that's why I still drive Chrysler K-cars. And I'll continue to do so until I just can't find one around anymore.

I owned an Audi 5000 for 11 years. I managed to keep it running for that long. I would never own another one, but suffice it to say that it had GM beat all to hell in terms of how it felt on the road. My one complaint about that car was the 8 hrs that it took me to replace the heater blower motor! Unbelievable! But, then again, when I had to replace the fuel pump, it took all of 15 minutes because Audi very nicely provides you an access plate in the trunk so that you do not have to drop the fuel tank.

Some GM products now do the same, but one of them is not the latest generation of Corvette. In this vehicle, you have to remove the entire rear drivetrain and subframe in order to replace the fuel pump. But, hey....if you can afford one of those, you either better have deep pockets or get an excellent extended warranty.

Ian

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shiden_kai

Seems that more and more systems are difficult to adapt to life with aftermarket electronics. The remote start units have a reputation of being touchy to install so that they work seamlessy.

And when something breaks, the repair can of the OEM systems can be complicated and expensive.

By the way, you CAN buy a new Skoda, and they are first class now. They were bought by Volkswagen, and the quality and finish are extremely good.

Many of the cars people now buy in Europe are powered by small diesel engines, and this -to some degree - simplifies the electrical systems. It darn sure simplifies life at the pumps, where diesel can be a bit cheaper than gasoline. The driveability on most of these cars is pretty good.

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<HLS

Which is why General Motors has chosen to integrate their own remote starting systems in a number of their models. So that they will work properly and not "break" their factory setups.

There are items that have been removed from GM cars in recent years. You can buy cars now without ABS. Most of the computer modules and integration tho, are here to stay. Overall, they add reliability, and less wiring. Even the electric steering assist is making it's way into more and more models. Eventually, people will remember ps pumps, belts, ps fluid..etc, as some sort of interesting antique system. For the customer, it will mean no more ps whine, no more stiff steering in the dead of winter, no more strongarm steering due to a belt breaking, no more ps fluid pissing out all over the place...etc.

I remember in the 80's being told about the electric assist ps racks that were in the works. Saw some pictures of them, the assist motors were on the rack itself. Never did come around, at least on GM models. Now the assist motor is built into the steering column and the ps rack and pinion is simply an old style manual rack.

We have so called hybrid trucks. They have the starter, alternator integrated into the flywheel area. They will shut the engine off when you come to a stop, and then start the engine back up when you press the accelerator. I won't be surprised to see this type of system become standard in all cars eventually. It's certainly a very "quiet" operating system, you don't hear any starter noise anymore, the engine just starts.

Ian

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shiden_kai

At least your master cylinder isn't part of a Teeves Antilock brake system that ended up costing around $1100.00

harryface

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Harry Face

Anyone who owns a car with a Teeves in it will not question the practice of changing out brake fluid every two years. Mine is in a Reatta. When that cylinder goes, I will either sell the car for parts or - if Im in a really good mood - may try to de-Teeve it.

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<HLS

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