Front discs and pads

Post by **SJRS4** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:38 am

Morning all.

After taking my car in to the local stealer recently in an attempt to have them cure the squealing/graunching noise that occurs when I brake (it sounds like I'm driving a ruddy bus!), I was informed that the front pads were 85% worn and that they felt the discs should also be replaced.

The cost for this was quoted as £1023. Is this roughly what everyone else has experienced? I don't mind paying for something if it's a fair price but I just thought I'd check first. Is there any reason that this has to be done by Audi i.e. warranty or could it be done by a specialist?

Thanks chaps.

Post by **pippyrips** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:37 pm

Yes, from a Stealer, source and fit the parts independently for a cheaper result. A second opinion is never a bad thing either....

Post by **pj_sibley** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:57 pm

I got a quote from VAG Parts this morning on some new pads and discs for my B7 RS4 brake setup (on a B5 S4):

Pads: £185.97 + VAT + shipping (full set, 8 pads)
Discs: £259.32 + VAT + shipping (for each disc)
Total (incl. VAT + shipping): ~£840

Thankfully I only need pads but fitting the whole lot yourself looks like it'll save you almost £200 (if the price you were quoted include the labour?).

Post by **tartan_rob** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:10 pm

They are a piece of pish to fit as well. 40mins max each side..

Post by **Awesome_Andy** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:34 pm

How many miles has the car done on these discs and pads?

I just spoke to our local VAG parts trade centre. They came back with the discs at £292.21+VAT each and Pads at £187.36+VAT. We could supply and fit these at £995 all in.

Post by **Andyuk911** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:18 pm

Tartan_Rob wrote:They are a piece of pish to fit as well. 40mins max each side..

Rob, any special tools or procedure, just so I know - thanks

Post by **tartan_rob** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:15 pm

From memory - no. Decent toolkit and perhaps some good allen/star keys to remove the bolts that retain the pads.

Rob

Post by **Virdee Autos** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:43 pm

Can do front discs for £528.75 inc. VAT (225.00+VAT each) if that helps.

Maybe able to help on pads too, drop me a PM or call on 07950526592

Post by **Andyuk911** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:24 pm

Thanks will call when mine need doing

Post by **Virdee Autos** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:41 pm

No problems, give us a shout when your ready

Post by **SJRS4** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:46 pm

Awesome_Andy wrote:How many miles has the car done on these discs and pads?

I just spoke to our local VAG parts trade centre. They came back with the discs at £292.21+VAT each and Pads at £187.36+VAT. We could supply and fit these at £995 all in.

Andy, the car has done a little over 26,000 miles on the current discs and pads but only 8,000 with me at the wheel.

Thanks for the quote. I might be interested in having these fitted, whereabouts are you based?

Post by **SJRS4** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:50 pm

Guys, thanks very much for all the advice, much appreciated.

I'm definitely not going to attempt to fit the parts myself as I wouldn't have enough confidence in the job I'd done to drive the car like I do now!

Does anyone know of a good independent Audi specialist in the Notts/Derby area?

Post by **George1976** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:26 pm

Just had a quote from Audi Derby for all 4 discs + Pads...

£2248 fitted.

I'd be interested in a parts only quote from any trade chaps on here..

Post by **klauster** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:15 pm

thank god mine were replaced under warranty....

Post by **rjkflyer** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:08 pm

Klauster - how did you get warranty replacements??!!

My fronts were knackered at 11,000 miles and I (well company) had to pay. Fault of OEM pads which groove the discs is you let them wear to the pad warning light. I think that's a design fault, but Audi didn't.

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