Master Cylinder Failed???

[CoreoVll]

I have an 2007 Scion TC and I am also new to these forums. Took my car to Keith Pierson where I bought it so they could check it out. I expected the worst and got it. They said they need to replace my Master Cylinder with all new brake pads and its 800+ out the door.

I was like, "what?" "Are you serious?"

He said "You know what, let me see what I can do." "I'll call you back Corey."

Me: "ok" "Thanks Jason"

Then he calls me back saying that from now on I have to handle all my stuff through him and that he cut my bill 50-50. Now its like 400. Which is great. I just find this **** very shady.

So is this just how Business with Toyota goes? Or am I getting screwed?
I honestly thought it was a heating problem cause my car would break on it self or want to stop during the day.

Any guidance would be awesome folks.

[CadenceScion]

If something sounds too good to be true or sounds fishy, it probably is. If I was you, I would get a second opinion. A lot of car dealerships/mechanics are very shady and out to make a sale and their back pocket fatter. Not saying this is the case with your situation, but CYOA...cover your own a**!

[CoreoVll]

Thank for the feed back. I partly blame myself for my ignorance towards vehicles. I'm a video game designer, not a mechanic. Well.....400 to replace a Master Cylinder sounds fair I suppose.

[CadenceScion]

Your more than welcome for the advice. I'm not perfect either and have made my mistakes. I am a hands on person but also learn a lot from reading. I am not a certified mechanic either, but I know what I know, if I don't know something, I won't open my mouth. I feel better asking questions when it pertains to something I don't know or want to know more about. Most of my knowledge has come from my father, but also from working at a few car dealerships, AutoZone and hands on.

My best advice to you like I said would be to have another person who is certified and knows a thing or two about Scion's look the whole situation over and give their opinion. I wouldn't pay a cent till you know what the real deal is.