Front thrust rod bushings

Jun 26, 2009

- Your car will tell you when the brake pads need to be replaced only if it has Pad wear indicators fitted..
The 2 most common types are either a light that comes on on the dash or a spring steel like shim that rubs on the brake disc causing a squeal .
If there are no knocking sounds coming from the front end of the car and the handling is ok then your bushes are more than likley to be ok.......
I dont know what country you live in , but here in New Zealand our cars a required by law to have a Warrant of fitness ......If your country requires a similar certificate and the cost of the test is cheap enough . Get it tested as the findings of the test are carried out by a mechanic that has nothing to gain money wise.i.e he is an independant inspector.
Brakes and suspension are part of the test here.
I would say that the prices do seem high compared to what we would do it for here in NZ.
And remember that if you do need to have things done to your car it is often cheaper to go to a local garage/workshop and unless your unlucky you should be very well treated.
Always get 3 quotes on any work !!!!!!
Let me know your thoughts on the above.