Waipahu, HI
My car was making a terrible screeching sound when I took it in to Lex Brodie's on Sunday (yep they are open weekends when working people have time to get stuff done). I was sure that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced but they suggested first doing a free brake inspection. Ok sure why not. So while doing the inspection they let me check out the issue as well, so clearly they had nothing to hide. Pretty obvious the brake pads were gone and the screeching was coming from the warning strip. They suggested just replacing the brakes and rotors (standard though machining the rotors is possible the prices difference was minimal). I noticed the rubber for the ball joint was cracked and they said even though it was cracked it was still functional and had some time before it needed to be replaced. Again a sign of them not pushing extra work. I decided to just replace now anyway. Reason 1 for 4 vice 5 stars: When they were done the inspection the mechanic lowered my car with 1 tire still off and bent the rotor cover. Easy fix. I dropped car off the next day to have the work done. Reason 2 for 4 vice 5 stars: They did not finish the work that day as promised because they found the brake calipers and lines needed to be replaced. This should have been caught on the inspection IMO, but their emphasis on customer service was apparent when they put me in a rental, increased my discount and replaced the lines free of charge. So I basically got a complete brake overhaul for the price of pads & rotors. Outstanding! They've earned my initial trust. As long as the work is quality (only time will tell) they totally get my recommendation.