recent brake job...you were RIGHT

[JBG]

OK, so thanks to those of you who helped my wife out with our wagon/brake light. I was on the other side of the country when the pad light came on and mentioned she should log in and post here under my name.

She ended up driving back to W. Mass and going to our local Indy shop to get the brakes fixed. He came back with "they were the worst I've ever seen" and immediately replaced ALL pads and ALL rotors (front and back). Not that big a deal, I guess I'm glad they're all fixed, I don't know when they were last replaced (only had the car 1 year). My question is: does a complete set of brake hoses cost $67.50??? Seems CRAZY for hoses to cost that much. What am I missing here?

What's done is done. However, he hit us up with a laundry list of other suspension-related items that "need immediate attention." I'll include it below. Any advice on just exactly how pressing these items are is GREATLY appreciated. Let's assume they're pretty well-worn; which are the ones that are really in need of immediate attention?? I tend to trust this guy, but am getting pretty suspicious. Maybe that's just b/c I'm a bastard...you tell me (no, don't, really!). Are my suspicions warranted?

Here's a list of his recommendations, followed by the hours it will take him, and the parts cost. Any evaluation of these elements is appreciated.


Front and Rear Suspension / Drivetrain:

Lower Control Arm Bushing set repl (L+R) 3.5 hours / parts = $92.00

Upper Sway bar bushings (4) 0.15 hours / parts = $13.00

Guide Rod Mounts repl (L+R) 2.50 hours / parts = $122.00

Guide Rod Struts (if needed, will determine once removed)
0.70 hours / parts = $98.00

Driveshaft Flex Disc rear repl 0.75 hours / parts = $55.00
Driveshaft Flex Disc front repl 0.60 hours / parts = $55.00

Pinion Seal (differential) repl (incl new Pinion Shaft Nut)
0.75 hours / parts = $12.75

Rear Subframe Mounts repl 2.75 hours / parts = $125.00

Trailing arm Bushings repl (recommended) 1.50 hours / parts = $66.00


I want to believe in this man. He seems extraordinarily thorough--and that might be the problem. If indeed he is honest (relatively sure he is), that still doesn't mean all this **** needs to be replaced if it's worn out. Or does it? Is the guy just over the top anal? HELP!

Thank you,