Cris Fuhrman wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I have a '98 Honda Accord with just 60K miles. Took it for an oil
> change and the garage told me I need to replace both front ball joints
> (and have an alignment). I don't really know the mechanic well enough
> to trust him, so I'm unsure. I've decided not to have it done for now,
> and will have it checked elsewhere.
>
> In the mean time, can someone with experience tell me if it is likely
> with a '98 Accord that the ball joints go bad before the brake pads?
> They are the *original* pads.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cris



60K seems "mite bit" early for ball joints on a Honda and any modern
vehicle for that matter...


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