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Old 07-15-2008, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by eric_lee View Post
Had a problem with my front right brake disc.
I had noticed a squeaking noise when turning right.
Took it to the dealer in Hong Kong but of course the sound was not obvious and they could not pin point a problem (this occured right after a service and a replacement of tie rod/bearing).
A 3 months later the noise was getting worse, so I decided to take it in for a good check, but the weather was horrible - storms and rain for a few weeks.
So I decided to leave the car gararged untill the weather cleared up.
So finally the rain dried and I decided to drive it one more time befor the check up, and disaster struck.
I was only about 4 Km from home when the car wanted to veer right, and a burning smell wafted into the cabin.
I decided to call it a day and head straight home since it was close.
The brakes grumbled and when I got home and got out to take a look theright front disc was glowing red. Smoke poured out and the Lambo badge on the wheel melted.
I was scared and confused. I felt my wallet lightening up by the ton. Imagining how much it would cost to repair it.
I wonder if this has happened to anyone here before?

The repair cost will be more than HK$ 80000 (as I am told) which is about US$ 10300.
So were talking caliper, rotor and probably lining. I would start looking on Ebay for some used parts, have a dealer give you a list of what needs to be replaced. You should be able to cut your cost down at least in half. If not ebay, there are some other companies that sell used parts.
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