That's the brakes

Now that the leaking issues are resolved for now, I can start thinking about the brake issue Blue Lake Repair informed me about. When I took it in to get the simple gas line and power steel line replaced, they stopped before starting because they noticed a much bigger problem. The brakes were worn to the metal. Everything brake related needed replaced. They estimated the job at $1,700. I was like, right now- no way. For that day I was depressed about it. I thought how the Beaver days must be over because this is getting ridiculous. I was about to start writing up the ad: BEAVER FOR SALE.

That night Pete stayed me and it was interesting how when I told him about that problem, he didn't flinch and just mentioned how his old RV in Mexico had to have to same things and it immediately made me realize that this is part of the deal. Brakes go out. So what, get them fixed. 

That didn't make me act fast on it though. Actually, haven't acted on it at all yet. I've driven in this metal to metal condition more than any normal person would. But I am going to wait to find the right place to have this done, $1,700 seems too high. 

Jake noticed my tire was flat, so I rolled the Beaver down the road to Tire Factory to get it fixed.

This opinion was confirmed when the other day I had to get the front flat tire fixed (people leave nails in the street?) I limped it down to Tire Factory (which they fixed for free) I asked about the brake repair, and they were confident they could do it for half the price. Stoked.

It is pretty funny how for the first few months I was anxious about the Beaver dying going up hills, now I hold my breathe trying to brake going down hills.