Good Auto Shop

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Re: Good Auto Shop

1. Does the sound change with speed?
2. Does the sound go away when you push the brake?
3. Did they install new pads?
4. What did they do to your rotors (what kind of brakes does yours have?)

Usually, some noise with new brake pads is normal. New brakes will make a little bit of noise until the pads are settled. You should take the car out, find a place with no traffic, and do this several times (maybe 10 times): Drive up to about 35 mph, brake kind of hard (not hard enough to lock the wheels) and come to a stop.

Repeat this several times to heat up your brakes and lay a fresh layer on your rotors. Of course only do this if they installed new pads.

[One-Way]

Re: Good Auto Shop

My uncle owns an automotive shop in Los Angeles. I used to work there for quite some time and I can vouch for their work. I'm not just recommending them because it's owned by my uncle. I wouldn't do that to a fellow buddy.

Five Star Tires
7318 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
818-876-1033

It's on the corner of Sunset/Martel between La Brea and Fairfax.

My uncle's name is Mike. You can call ahead and talk to him, if you'd like. You can usually drop by anytime, without any worries. They're open 7 days a week. Just tell him or anybody else there that I told you to go. My name is Armen, if you didn't know, however they know who One-Way is. If they don't quite know who, tell them "the Armen that used to work here." They'll smile, and help you out accordingly.

[MrHyeSev]

This weekend my brakes were making unusal noises. So I took it to a mechanic out here in San Fernando. He fixed my brakes & charged me $150.00 which isn't bad. But now I have another problem, when I press on the gas pedal it makes a noise as if theres a bird suffocating.

Do you guys/gals know where is a good & reliable body shop?