Another dealer story Just got my 4runner back from the dealer. I request my work be done by the most senior guy, master mechanic, who is also the foreman. Figure if paying $89/hour then get the best.
It was time to replace all fluids & repack wheel bearings. They phoned & said inside of brake rotors badly rusted & needed replacing. And needed front brake service because of excessive grime & dust buildup. I had front pads replaced 18 months / 15k miles ago. So my position is I've had ALL maintenance done by the dealer, at the recommended intervals. I follow schedule A because of the Canadian winters. I understand replacing parts that wear out but I'm upset when parts fail in this manner.
I asked the foreman why they'd get like this in 18 months? He asked if I took my truck for a drive, after washing, to dry the brake system! About 8 hand washes & lots of touchless (but you drive after those). Now after thinking about this what about rainy days or our months of slushy driving in the snow? It's going to bed dripping wet for months at a time. Makes no sense.
Appreciate your feedback.