Best place to send daughter for brake work on Ford escape?

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Do it yourself. Brakes are super easy and you will save tons of money. There's probably a guide with pictures on an escape message board.
 
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Unless you need the rotors turned there's nothing to it. Take wheel off & there's literally like one bolt that locks the caliper in place. You may need a C-clamp to push the piston(s) in so you might wanna drain a little brake fluid out of the master cylinder beforehand so it doesn't overflow in engine compartment. The pads just pop in & out.
 
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Sounds like you aren't also in Knoxville. I'd recommend that she goes to Phibbs Auto. It's just off Kingston Pike near the Papermill exit.
 
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Wahoos1 said:
Live at "The Retreat," if the location makes a difference.
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Truthfully just about any shop can do brakes reliably.

M&M House Of Brakes I've heard has good service.

Do her a favor and take it in for her or go with her if you can. Not everyone shop does it but some shops see women as easy targets for over selling.
 
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Guess I was not clear. She is in Knoxviille. I am a long way away in another state. She looks like an easy target for an unscrupulous mechanic. THis why I turn to you guys to get sorted someone with a good rep. Thanks.
 
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Wahoos1 said:
Guess I was not clear. She is in Knoxviille. I am a long way away in another state. She looks like an easy target for an unscrupulous mechanic. THis why I turn to you guys to get sorted someone with a good rep. Thanks.
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Yes, it was very unclear. Regardless, I recommend auto technicians, which is a mom and pop shop downtown.

Auto Technicians

That is if you have your heart set on an independent shop. For sheer convenience, just send her to sears auto care near the mall. I've used them with no issue.
 
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Nerd might do it if you can supply a picture of said daughter.
 
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govols/cc said:
Unless you need the rotors turned there's nothing to it. Take wheel off & there's literally like one bolt that locks the caliper in place. You may need a C-clamp to push the piston(s) in so you might wanna drain a little brake fluid out of the master cylinder beforehand so it doesn't overflow in engine compartment. The pads just pop in & out.
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I never turn them. I just replace them when I change the brakes. I get a pretty good discount due to my dad working for genuine parts though. Did front and rear breaks with premium pads and repladed all 4 rotors(drum breaks on the rear of my truck) on both my wife's Honda Pilot and my Silverado for just over $300 back in Dec.
 
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I'm telling you, Phibbs is one of the most honest places I know. Call them yourself and tell them she's bringing in the car and ask them to take care of her. Tell them that it just needs a brake job and whatever else you want them to do, and they'll do just that.
 
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Wahoos1 said:
Guess I was not clear. She is in Knoxviille. I am a long way away in another state. She looks like an easy target for an unscrupulous mechanic. THis why I turn to you guys to get sorted someone with a good rep. Thanks.
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Just send her anywhere & get a quote beforehand. It should be no more than $150 & that's on the upper scale of a routine break job on an escape. That's pads, machining rotors, & labor.
 
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Phibbs is legit.

I used to sell to them (and deliver when I first started) when I worked at a dealership. Very nice people, do like suggested and call ahead of her.
 
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Phibbs is very honest and trustworthy. King Collision and service center next to the Walmart in Powell on Clinton Highway are excellent too. Great family business. Bill King is the owner.
 
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I've used Phibbs before. No complaints and no attempts to try and sell more than I asked for.
 
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govols/cc said:
Unless you need the rotors turned there's nothing to it. Take wheel off & there's literally like one bolt that locks the caliper in place. You may need a C-clamp to push the piston(s) in so you might wanna drain a little brake fluid out of the master cylinder beforehand so it doesn't overflow in engine compartment. The pads just pop in & out.
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That's not exactly how you do it. If you have anti lock brakes you have to release the bleed valve when you compress the piston to avoid dirt/debri from being pushed back in the ABS modulator, otherwise you'll screw up the ABS system. Also remembering to catch any fluid that squirts out and to close the bleed valve when the piston is compressed.
 
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