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1998 Honda Civic Repair Question


Topics covered: Mechanic, Brakes, Noise.
Mileage: 20,000 miles.

Asked on August 30, 2012

My front disca are glazed over?

A mechanic said my front discs are glazed over?
Avatar Asked by nickpinn

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Replied on August 30, 2012

IS THAT WHAT YOU TOOK IT IN FOR?

IF IT WAS, WHAT SYMPTOMS WERE YOU EXPERIENCING FOR HIM TO COME TO THAT CONCLUSION?

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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Replied on August 30, 2012

No symptoms, brakes perform fine. I only took the car in for annual inspection. The mechanic was looking under my car with a flash light. Didn't even take the wheel off! Then he announced that my discs are "glazed over". When I asked him what that means he said, "they're glazed over! They need to be changed!" but made no effort to explain or show me anything, so I told him I'll have to bring it back Saturday, after I get paid.

Tiny Response from nickpinn
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Replied on August 30, 2012

Severe glazing will cause brake noises a lack of stopping power but if you are not experiencing that, don't be concerned with it until the pads need replacing.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on August 30, 2012

Thank you. Thank you. I have to confess, I thought that guy was trying to sell me a snype. Ie. Rip me off! Thank you again

Tiny Response from nickpinn
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