'You're just up-charging'

[aniwack]

Customer wanted the full Monty service and I couldn't get the brakes to unlock. Told the customer that his brakes were locked and it would be cheaper to change the calipers.
"My brakes work just fine and don't need to be serviced."
The SLUDGE in the calipers disagrees.

 

[Obo]

Sludgish brakes are sluggish brakes.

 

[Esti1300]

Looks like the stuff that runs out of my god-child’s nose. His brakes don’t work either… until nap time

 

[Larry Fine]

This sounds like a job for a sludge hammer.

 

[aniwack]

And yes the SMC was blown. The previous mechanic drilled into it to 'fix' the flashing code error.

 

[SMSW]

And yes the SMC was blown. The previous mechanic drilled into it to 'fix' the flashing code error.

Whatever works.....

 

[Obo]

"Rear brake locking up? SMC issue? You know the drill."

 

[RaYzerman]

And this is why I say do a simple bleed of your brakes and clutch annually...... you'll never have a problem.

 

[St-Gerard]

If a customer said I was up charging him he /she would find their bike or car sitting in the parking lot with their parts in a box. I don't do cheap!

 

[JohnK]

Folks actually ride their MCs in this condition and have the gall to complain about the consequence of poor care and maintenance. I guess that explains my desire to lone wolf it and only those of the same mind set will i ride with.

 

[Oldbikefixr]

Folks actually ride their MCs in this condition and have the gall to complain about the consequence of poor care and maintenance.

This^^^ is how I could afford so many workable old bikes to restore. I was taught to look behind garages and out buildings for good candidates by a neighbor who rebuilt all manner of things. Thank you, Paul Robinson.

 

[diferg]

I do work 3 ways CHEAP, FAST, GOOD. If it is CHEAP it will NOT be FAST or GOOD. You get the drift by now.

 

[OldMcClelland]

Up charging by an Up Fitter...
hmm...

 

[St-Gerard]

I do work 3 ways CHEAP, FAST, GOOD. If it is CHEAP it will NOT be FAST or GOOD. You get the drift by now.

Now don't be sad cause two out three Ain't bad !

 

[diferg]

Meatloaf! you're back!

 

[Obo]

@aniwack so what was the final verdict on this case?

Did you fix anything or did the owner go elsewhere?

 

[Mophead]

Hey, it's still liquid. I have seen some stuff that looked like it belonged in a bee hive.

 

[aniwack]

Had another one come in with locked brakes. And I mean LOCKED.
THE POWER OF CHOCOLATE MILK STOPS YOU!!