Hi!
Although I've been driving a car for more than a decade (not always a BMW), I'm not well versed in the mechanical aspect of a car.
Recently, I had taken my 528 (E39) to the nearest certified mechanic here in Korea to check the brakes, after hearing metallic sound coming from the brake. Upon inspection, the mechanic told me that they could do some "sanding" (This is what they told me) which would reduce the metallic sound, although the sound was not due to thinned brake lining. I requested "sanding".
But what they said would take 30 minutes turned into an hour and a half and the mechanic came to me and told me there was a problem. They said they found the "boot" that covered the "calliper" was torn and had to be replaced. When I asked them what caused the damage, they just said it was not clear what caused it.
Now, although I don't want to be accusing, I cannot but suspect if they somehow tore the "boot" and duped me. There had been no sign of brake oil leakage when I took the car to the mechanic.
Is it possible that the "boot" can be torn from normal driving? I've even secured the "boot" in case I need to produce it as evidence in a legal proceeding.
(The quotationed terms used above may not be the correct terms. I just wrote what I think I heard. According to the mechanic's explanation, the "boot" is the piece of rubber that covers the calliper. Calliper is what moves the brake back and forth.)
I would really apreciate your opinions on this matter.
Although I've been driving a car for more than a decade (not always a BMW), I'm not well versed in the mechanical aspect of a car.
Recently, I had taken my 528 (E39) to the nearest certified mechanic here in Korea to check the brakes, after hearing metallic sound coming from the brake. Upon inspection, the mechanic told me that they could do some "sanding" (This is what they told me) which would reduce the metallic sound, although the sound was not due to thinned brake lining. I requested "sanding".
But what they said would take 30 minutes turned into an hour and a half and the mechanic came to me and told me there was a problem. They said they found the "boot" that covered the "calliper" was torn and had to be replaced. When I asked them what caused the damage, they just said it was not clear what caused it.
Now, although I don't want to be accusing, I cannot but suspect if they somehow tore the "boot" and duped me. There had been no sign of brake oil leakage when I took the car to the mechanic.
Is it possible that the "boot" can be torn from normal driving? I've even secured the "boot" in case I need to produce it as evidence in a legal proceeding.
(The quotationed terms used above may not be the correct terms. I just wrote what I think I heard. According to the mechanic's explanation, the "boot" is the piece of rubber that covers the calliper. Calliper is what moves the brake back and forth.)
I would really apreciate your opinions on this matter.
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