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Re: Consumer Reports testing confirms that the Apple "Bumpers" for the iPhone 4 solves its antenna problem

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From: SMS
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:04
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On 21/07/10 4:05 PM, John Richards wrote:
> "David Kaye"<sfdavidkaye2@yahoo.com>  wrote in message news:i27e4o$ur$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>> I'm like that with my car.  Sure, I could learn how to pull and replace the
>> brakes, but I'd prefer to leave it to someone who has the expertise and
>> tools to do it.  I want to bring the car in and then return later and take the
>> car back.
>
> Replacing brake pads is only slightly more complex than replacing
> windshield wipers.

LOL, sure. I've done brake jobs many times, and it's far more 
complicated ahd has bunch of possible gotchas. Then you have to take the 
rotors in to be machined so you need another vehicle.

> Unfortunately, most people postpone the brake job until the drums or
> rotors get scored.

Unlikely. When you get your oil changed and tires rotated, or buy tires, 
they'll generally tell you if you need brakes. There are also wear 
indicators that make noise prior to the drums or rotors being destroyed.
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Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:04:59 -0700
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