lostinthewoods,
You got a good deel, say with that mechanic. I took my car in for service bacause my break padal does not return as quickly after replacing all four brakes with cermaic pads. The dealer gave me some bull about after market pad and wanted to replace pad and service rotors, and flush brake fluid for $500 plus. It was clear that the Calipers need to be cleaned and lubricated to free-up sticky pistons.