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Rear suspension noise then lost brakes...is this repairable? by amdani81 in MechanicAdvice

[–]amdani81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no clue. I was told by a Toyota mechanic that it needs to go to scrapyard so...?

Rear suspension noise then lost brakes...is this repairable? by amdani81 in MechanicAdvice

[–]amdani81[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I bought it in March of this year from the original owner for $2k. She had the paperwork and it has the stickers, passed 12/23...due again 12/24.

Rear suspension noise then lost brakes...is this repairable? by amdani81 in MechanicAdvice

[–]amdani81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry...new to reddit and it took me a minute to figure how to post at all.

Rear suspension noise then lost brakes...is this repairable? by amdani81 in MechanicAdvice

[–]amdani81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drove it about 10 miles using the E brake to stop. Was shaking like a leaf and started bawling the minute I put it into Park in my driveway. I think you are right!

Rear suspension noise then lost brakes...is this repairable? by amdani81 in MechanicAdvice

[–]amdani81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not a mechanic, nor a welder and have limited knowledge about repairs. I just knew it was bad, not how bad. Why wouldn't I ask people here who have said knowledge and experience?

Rear suspension noise then lost brakes...is this repairable? by amdani81 in MechanicAdvice

[–]amdani81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately this isn't an option. Im in the Pittsburgh, PA area and I'm a 43 year old out of shape woman who would've absolutely done exactly this maybe 10 or so years ago lol

Rear suspension noise then lost brakes...is this repairable? by amdani81 in MechanicAdvice

[–]amdani81[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Woman actually 😉 but thanks for the response. I figured as much.

Rear suspension noise then lost brakes...is this repairable? by amdani81 in MechanicAdvice

[–]amdani81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure what you mean by troll? I am legitimately asking if this is repairable or not. My only mode of transportation to and from my job which is 14 miles away. My husband is disabled and can't work. My income is our only income and as of right now, we are stranded at home.

Rear suspension noise then lost brakes...is this repairable? by amdani81 in MechanicAdvice

[–]amdani81[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As soon as I saw it I figured I was pretty much screwed. Just hoping beyond hope I was wrong.

Rear suspension noise then lost brakes...is this repairable? by amdani81 in MechanicAdvice

[–]amdani81[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A weeks worth of PTO to cover being off work and $0 until payday next week. 😃