My son's 2010 Toyota Venza AWD v6 at 114k mi is getting all the shocks being replaced tomorrow. I drove it today and I think the brakes need changing as well. Can the brakes and rotators be inspected at that time?
Absolutely.
What makes you suspicious of the brakes?
Also, why did the shocks need replacing? Were they all leaking?
Checking brake pads is very easy. It requires one wrench, and 20 minutes. It's something your son can easily learn to do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZHf85IXEIY
I was told they were all leaking. The ride was extremely soft and I felt all the bumps.
There was a shimmer in the steering well when the brakes were applied.
My mechanic changed the shocks today. It's a much better ride. He said the Subaru dealership that sold me the car could not have inspected them or well even though they documented they were good.
He said the brake pads were good, 8mm on the front and 7mm on the back. Front rotors were moderately warped due to poor quality but are safe to drive for now. Said the rotors should not be warped yet with so much pad remaining. Front summer tires will need replacing next summer but are safe enough until they get changed in a month.