hello everyone,

i purchased my reconditioned Toyota forklift 3 years ago and put on 30 hrs total, or 10 hours per year. hour meter is 1,742. i have had yearly pm service and the brakes have always been adjusted and it would stop fine and crisp.

i just had my pm service and the tech said the left side brakes are shot and need a $1,500 brake job. i dont trust them and their 45 min pm service went to $275.00 for a 45 min. pm service.

i feel that i am getting screwed and would appreciate feedback in diagnosing.

when braking, it hesitates/grinds and i have to put it into neutral to stop precisely. its not worth damaging a load over brakes that are not reliable and stop when i need them too.

thank you for your assistance,

regards