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MetroMPG · 05-26-2011, 09:56 AM

Back from inspection.

Mechanic says it just needs front brake pads. I thought they looked OK, but will admit I only looked at the outside pads.

So, looks like 38 bucks plus a bit of tinker time and we're off to the races.

Actually, I'm off on an epic holiday. I may not actually get this sorted out until the end of June. We'll see.

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