Need brakes fixed( not brake pads). Anyone now of good mechanic.

Not Ford Pattaya they were going to charge 11000 baht for 300 baht repair last year.

Would I want to ride in a car in which the brakes had been repaired by some Somchai for 300B?

I dont think so.

2 minutes ago, KittenKong said:

Would I want to ride in a car in which the brakes had been repaired by some Somchai for 300B?

I dont think so.

I'll take a ride, it's hot as balls outside today.

15 hours ago, KittenKong said:

Would I want to ride in a car in which the brakes had been repaired by some Somchai for 300B?

I dont think so.

Who said the brakes were done for 300?

32 minutes ago, dilloss said:

Who said the brakes were done for 300?

you did.

Op what was the 300 baht fix that they wanted 11,000 for ?

Ford specialist or Good mechanic..........never the twain shall meet!!

My experience with Ford Pattaya has been all good and that includes warranty repairs and not just services. They must have a hard time with cheap farangs who come in knowing what's wrong... but are hopelessly wrong and just can't afford needed parts.

 

Brakes for example. Squealing, brakes usually mean that not only are the brake pads well past their use-by date, they have also scoured the brake disks which will either need re-honing (paeng) or replacement (paeng mahk).

 

Plenty local 'mechanics' around the area that can 'adjust' the brakes so they don't squeal when doing  a low-speed 'test' after 'adjustments' at their 'workshop'. Some may even have...

 

but most will use...

 

 

You pays your money and you takes your choices.

5 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

 

 

Brakes for example. Squealing, brakes usually mean that not only are the brake pads well past their use-by date, they have also scoured the brake disks which will either need re-honing (paeng) or replacement (paeng mahk).

 

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If the noise has just started then that would be the wear indicators once it goes from a squeal to a grind then that would be pad on rotor which would then require a surface grind done assuming the rotor still measures within spec.

5 hours ago, Techno Viking said:

you did.

I said repair was done for 300. If they were going to charge 11000 baht for 300 baht fault then I can't trust them with brake fault.

1 minute ago, dilloss said:

I said repair was done for 300. If they were going to charge 11000 baht for 300 baht fault then I can't trust them with brake fault.

Confusing.

 

What was the 300b for then ?

3 hours ago, stanleycoin said:

Op what was the 300 baht fix that they wanted 11,000 for ?

Car was jerking when accelerating.

Ford said 11000 and car would be in for 1 day. Went back next day to pick up and they said now 7 days needed and could cost more. I took the car from them to a local garage in Rayong. He charged me 300 baht for a 15 minute repair. Cured problem.

I'm no longer in Rayong so looking for Patts mechanic.

5 minutes ago, Techno Viking said:

Confusing.

 

What was the 300b for then ?

I took it for a repair and quoted 11000baht.

300 for acceleration problem.

This is a different repair.

Where's the confusion??

1 hour ago, NanLaew said:

My experience with Ford Pattaya has been all good and that includes warranty repairs and not just services. They must have a hard time with cheap farangs who come in knowing what's wrong... but are hopelessly wrong and just can't afford needed parts.

 

Brakes for example. Squealing, brakes usually mean that not only are the brake pads well past their use-by date, they have also scoured the brake disks which will either need re-honing (paeng) or replacement (paeng mahk).

 

Plenty local 'mechanics' around the area that can 'adjust' the brakes so they don't squeal when doing  a low-speed 'test' after 'adjustments' at their 'workshop'. Some may even have...

 

but most will use...

 

 

You pays your money and you takes your choices.

All well and good but even this cheap charlie would not put WD40 on a foot pedal, which is spongy.

2 minutes ago, dilloss said:

I took it for a repair and quoted 11000baht.

300 for acceleration problem.

This is a different repair.

Where's the confusion??

Your vague first post but thanks for the explanation.

57 minutes ago, Techno Viking said:

If the noise has just started then that would be the wear indicators once it goes from a squeal to a grind then that would be pad on rotor which would then require a surface grind done assuming the rotor still measures within spec.

Pedal is spongy, not the disc or pad problem.

7 minutes ago, dilloss said:

Pedal is spongy, not the disc or pad problem.

fluid flush, any monkey (mechanic) can do that.

 

But if it has ABS it may need to be done at the stealership due to specialized equipment but somewhere like B-quik should be able to do it.

50 minutes ago, dilloss said:

Car was jerking when accelerating.

Ford said 11000 and car would be in for 1 day. Went back next day to pick up and they said now 7 days needed and could cost more. I took the car from them to a local garage in Rayong. He charged me 300 baht for a 15 minute repair. Cured problem.

I'm no longer in Rayong so looking for Patts mechanic.

ok,  all sounds a bit strange to me, 11000 or 300 baht

sounds like ford wanted to change 1 or more components.

What did the 300 baht guy exactly do ?

 

I do understand your annoyance with ford, i'm the same with Honda.

after 4 bikes and one car from Honda in Thailand.

they wont get to sell me anymore vehicles in this life time.

car servicing from Honda is the pits.

Just now, stanleycoin said:

ok,  all sounds a bit strange to me, 11000 or 300 baht

sounds like ford wanted to change 1 or more components.

What did the 300 baht guy exactly do ?

This...

6 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

This...

Is that to clean tar spots off the paint work ?

or free a caliper or hand break ?

20 hours ago, stanleycoin said:

ok,  all sounds a bit strange to me, 11000 or 300 baht

sounds like ford wanted to change 1 or more components.

What did the 300 baht guy exactly do ?

 

I do understand your annoyance with ford, i'm the same with Honda.

after 4 bikes and one car from Honda in Thailand.

they wont get to sell me anymore vehicles in this life time.

car servicing from Honda is the pits.

I know next to nothing about cars so don't really know what he did. He replaced something on the fuel line I think.

When I took the car to Ford a girl in her early 20's looked at at. I tried to explain what problem I was having but she spoke no English. Another mechanic in his early 20's started the car and I got my wife to explain what problem I was having. He then said leave for one day cost 11000 baht . Went to pick up car next day and supervisor said no one said one day they said seven. My wife said no it was one. He then blamed the girl for telling me the wrong times.??? 

I said I need the car and took it to the mechanic in Rayong. He started it, revved it and went to get a part. 15 minutes later he said finished. 300 baht please. No problem since.

6 minutes ago, dilloss said:

I know next to nothing about cars so don't really know what he did. He replaced something on the fuel line I think.

When I took the car to Ford a girl in her early 20's looked at at. I tried to explain what problem I was having but she spoke no English. Another mechanic in his early 20's started the car and I got my wife to explain what problem I was having. He then said leave for one day cost 11000 baht . Went to pick up car next day and supervisor said no one said one day they said seven. My wife said no it was one. He then blamed the girl for telling me the wrong times.??? 

I said I need the car and took it to the mechanic in Rayong. He started it, revved it and went to get a part. 15 minutes later he said finished. 300 baht please. No problem since.

Ok. not a brake issue.

All sound crazy stuff at Ford, must admit, not had any bad reports about them over the years. but  TIT.

Bit like Honda.

Im now looking for a new service center, was thinking about U BQuick. 

 

23 minutes ago, stanleycoin said:

Ok. not a brake issue.

All sound crazy stuff at Ford, must admit, not had any bad reports about them over the years. but  TIT.

Bit like Honda.

Im now looking for a new service center, was thinking about U BQuick. 

 

Think I'll try B Qwik

58 minutes ago, dilloss said:

Think I'll try B Qwik

If you car is out of warranty, regardless if it is  Ford, Honda or whatever, there's no need to spend exctra getting the dealership service shop to fix things. Think about it, they are primarily a dealership, ie. they sell cars. they are obligated to support manufacturers recommended servicing and warranty repairs. But when it comes to blocked fuel filters and spongy brake pedals, they are pretty hopeless. Sounds like you probably need new brake fluid as it is hygroscopic, absorbs humidity and has a limited shelf-life even in an enclosed system.

 

Why don't you take it back to the Mr Fixit you found in Rayong?

5 hours ago, NanLaew said:

If you car is out of warranty, regardless if it is  Ford, Honda or whatever, there's no need to spend exctra getting the dealership service shop to fix things. Think about it, they are primarily a dealership, ie. they sell cars. they are obligated to support manufacturers recommended servicing and warranty repairs. But when it comes to blocked fuel filters and spongy brake pedals, they are pretty hopeless. Sounds like you probably need new brake fluid as it is hygroscopic, absorbs humidity and has a limited shelf-life even in an enclosed system.

 

Why don't you take it back to the Mr Fixit you found in Rayong?

I could do but if it's a major fault might need to be in a few days so thought I'd ask for local help first.

from your symptom description (as soon as I read it) it sounds like a faulty mass airflow sensor 

Adithep motor access, 09447792407

 

here:

 

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On 3/12/2018 at 11:12 PM, jay1980 said:

Adithep motor access, 09447792407

 

Thanks - do they speak English?

 

On 3/13/2018 at 9:38 AM, bert bloggs said:

Mr Sakda 0817156819

Can you please say whereabouts they are - thanks.

 

I seem to remember Mr Sakda was near the crocodile farm along Sukhumvit road ?