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Old 10-28-13, 03:11 PM
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So while my car was having the recall done, I had them do the spark plugs and brake flush. I picked it up today and noticed that the brakes were not gripping and I had to push harder to stop it from moving. I was extremely worried that I was going to get into an accident. I called the dealership and they said "its probably air in the system so try pumping the brakes a few times and it should solve the problem." Didn't work and the brake light came on. Went back and a tech looked at it and said the reservoir was empty.

My question is do you think this may have damaged the brake system not having fluid? My CPO expired 2 months ago and I don't want to pay out of pocket to fix something that they caused. Probably the last time I go to this dealership for service.
Old 10-28-13, 03:22 PM
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Good Gawd man, this is a joke right? they should have sucked out the old and refilled the reservoir with new before they began the flush. It they did that you would be ok for several miles. I hope they didn't forget to tighten the bleeder valve on one or more tires as this would deplete the entire system quickly. They may have just left out the part where they top off the reservoir after the final wheel is bled. Just unreal that this could happen. How do you feel about these idiots doing your recall?
Old 10-28-13, 03:33 PM
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I did get to drive it about 3 miles and it seemed to drive a bit smoother. I think when I go to pick it up tomorrow I'm going to talk to the service manager. The thing that upset me the most is that they seemed to rush the brake flush. This causes me to question their workmanship from here on out.
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Don't walk, Run away fron this dealership.
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