In article <2622a29f.0409211410.9a6589c@posting.google.com> ,
filmore@bigfoot.com (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

I'd get a second opinion. Sounds too soon for "normal" roads/driving.