How long is lifetime

[HTSS_TR]

Originally Posted By: SHOZ
I got some disc brake rotors one with a lifetime guarantee. But when they got radial cracks in them after a year the seller told me the lifetime only applied while in the box and until they were installed.

Raybestos Brute Stop rotors and Rockauto.

You bought Raybestos Brute Stop rotors with lifetime guarantee from Rockauto and Rockauto told you that when you had a crack on the rotor(s) ?

 

[SHOZ]

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
Originally Posted By: SHOZ
I got some disc brake rotors one with a lifetime guarantee. But when they got radial cracks in them after a year the seller told me the lifetime only applied while in the box and until they were installed.

Raybestos Brute Stop rotors and Rockauto.

You bought Raybestos Brute Stop rotors with lifetime guarantee from Rockauto and Rockauto told you that when you had a crack on the rotor(s) ?


yes. And not just a crack but many.

 

[Jiffy_Chris]

I work at Jiffy Lube and wouldn't ever suggest a service based on fluid appearance. I usually just try to inform guests of vehicle manufacturer recommendations. We don't actually flush the trans either, it's more of an exchange. Then of course there is the drain and fills as well.

 

[aa1986]

What if there is no manufacturer interval eg brake fluid or power steering?

 

[SHOZ]

I've never had a car that had a change interval for either.

The PS fluid is easy to check with a white paper towel and putting a drop of old and new fluid on it to compare.

Brake fluid I go by color or when changing pads.

 

[Jiffy_Chris]

I've done power steering by request but it's not actually one of the services we offer. And the center I work at actually has a policy regarding brake fluid. We are not even supposed to open the reservoir.

 

[Leo99]

Originally Posted By: Jiffy_Chris
I've done power steering by request but it's not actually one of the services we offer. And the center I work at actually has a policy regarding brake fluid. We are not even supposed to open the reservoir.


You don't generally need to change out PS fluid. I've never done it.

Brake fluid can get contaminated and Honda recommends a brake fluid flush on their new cars every 3 year IIRC. You shouldn't need to top off brake fluid. As your brakes wear down the fluid level will drop. When it's time for new brakes and you reset your brake cylinder, the fluid will return to the full line in the reservoir. If you top it off, you'll overflow the reservoir and make a mess. If you need to top off the brake fluid, you have a leak and need to attend to that.

 

[Kestas]

Power steering fluid maintenance can probably be treated like Mercedes now recommends with its transmission fluid maintenance. Change it out early, after it's been broken in, to get rid of the break-in debris. The first change is the most important.